The world as we know it won't exist by the end of this century: climate change, economic decline, resource scarcity, authoritarianism and increased militarisation are already changing our social, environmental and political fabric.

Planet: Critical is one of few resources in the world to investigate the intersection and interaction of our global economic, ecological and energy crises. If you're new here, you don't need to study the entire archive to get a glimpse of the big picture. The episodes and pieces below are enough to learn why the world is in crisis—and what needs to be done.

The Big Picture

Weaving all the threads of our collective crises.

The World is in Crisis

This is why

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Energy Crisis

Civilisation is fuelled by resources, and they're running out.

Economic Crisis

Economics is largely to blame for the ecological crisis.

Ecological Crisis

Earth's condition is worsening every year.

Political Crisis

Corporate capture, toothless policies and elite corruption are all driving the climate crisis.

Inconvenient Truths

From overpopulation to ineffective activism.

Good Ideas

It's not all bad news, however! Over the past five years, Planet: Critical has featured many activists, campaigners, researchers and artists who are working to protect planet and people. Here are some of the brilliant ideas we have lying around that, if implemented tomorrow, could change everything.