History and anthropology tell us of the many civilisations that have vanished during the last few millenia. Most of them died out because they could not change their values pertaining to consumption of natural resources or war. Many scientific organisations, including the UN and the IPCC today warn us not only of climate change related catastrophes, but also of the very survival of modern civilization.

This section includes extracts from articles and reports that the next generation needs to know. Or children and youth would have to think and act much more than us about the future and the crises that are likely to be upon the world. This is not to focus on gloom and doom but to help prepare for the future with a strong reality orientation.