Euripides’ “The Bacchae” can be read as a parable of climate change denialism.
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Tag Archives: climate change
Mass Extinctions Followed by Life
Richard Shelton’s poem “Death” reminds us that we are part of the world that we are destroying.
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This Is the Way the World Ends
Robert Frost’s “Fire and Ice” reflects upon how the world will end. Recent news of melting Antarctic glaciers says we can expect fire and ice to both play a role.
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Out of Denialism and into Responsibility
Denialism such as we are seeing with regard to climate change is well describe in “All the King’s Men.”
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Will Californians Become the New Okies?
The California drought is prompting “Grapes of Wrath” comparisons.
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The Mariner’s Advice to College Students
“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” appeals to college students because it explores how to live a meaningful life.
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Haiyan, Climate Change Denial, & Lear
“King Lear” gives us language to describe Typhoon Haiyan and also a framework to understand climate change denialism.
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