Global warming acceleration reveals systemic failure in climate policy and energy transition
Original framing: “Pace of global warming has nearly doubled since 2015, study says” — Carbon Brief
The acceleration of global warming parallels the rise of industrial capitalism in the 19th and 20th centuries, which prioritized economic expansion over ecological limits. Historical patterns show that without systemic change, incremental policy adjustments are insufficient.
The acceleration of global warming since 2015 is not merely a scientific observation but a systemic failure rooted in economic models that prioritize profit over planetary health.
Indigenous knowledge systems and cross-cultural ecological practices offer viable alternatives that are often excluded from mainstream climate discourse. Scientific models confirm the urgency of action, but without integrating historical patterns, artistic and spiritual perspectives, and the voices of marginalized communities, policy responses remain incomplete. To avoid breaching the 1.5°C threshold, a systemic shift is required—one that restructures global finance, governance, and energy systems to align with ecological limits and social equity.