The Snap Forward

No one wants it to be true.

The failures of our leaders have left each of us responsible for finding our own way through climate chaos and discontinuity.

Oct 15 • 

Alex Steffen

Notes on What's Happening Right Now

The nature of our new era is becoming evident on the nightly news.

Oct 11 • 

Alex Steffen

8:42

Hurricane Helene's message for us about our future.

We can't afford not to take responsibility for our lives in a more chaotic world.

Oct 1 • 

Alex Steffen

September 2024

Making Smart Moves on a Planet in Crisis

A new version of my in-depth crash course on personal ruggedization begins October 17th.

Sep 19 • 

Alex Steffen

Kamala Harris is Walking into the Storm

Calls for her to "talk about climate" miss the nature of the crisis she faces if she wins.

Sep 16 • 

Alex Steffen

32:42

Building a Personal Climate Strategy

As requested, I'm offering one more Ruggedize Your Life: The Basics class on September 26th.

Sep 6 • 

Alex Steffen

Long Past a Chosen Future

Some implications of living beyond the possibility of an Orderly Transition.

Sep 5 • 

Alex Steffen

22:13

August 2024

Where's the Climate in the 2024 Election?

Why we're hearing so little about climate action this year, why that may be okay for now, and why we need to ready ourselves for what comes next.

Aug 22 • 

Alex Steffen

July 2024

This is how a bubble ends: not with a bang, but a discount.

It's begun. We're not ready.

Jul 16 • 

Alex Steffen

We now live in a world of planned disasters.

What kind of future is being planned for the place you call home?

Jul 12 • 

Alex Steffen

Millions Need to Relocate Away from Climate Dangers — Are We Ready?

What mass-relocation programs would take, and why you may be on your own.

Jul 10 • 

Alex Steffen

June 2024

Quick Note: Charting a course through discontinuity and crisis.

Ruggedize Your Life: The Basics, back by popular demand, July 11th!

Jun 25 • 

Alex Steffen