The examples of rigidly enforced conformity could fill several volumes, and no amount of criticism from outside the environmental citadel is likely to break though the walls. So, is there any chance that reform will come from within?

Vaclav Smil brings scientific perspective to an issue often dominated by groundless assertions, unfounded claims, and uncritical thinking.

An attempt to break out of the rut of contemporary environmental politics is more likely to receive serious consideration from the Right than from the Left.

The environment and earth sciences aisle of any bookstore is usually a tour of titles that cover the narrow range from dismay to despair.