John Gibbons: We must learn to live within boundaries to avoid climate bomb

We now need to rapidly decarbonise every part of our societies and economies., writes John Gibbons.

First and foremost, we have to break our lethal addition to fossil fuels. Conspicuous consumption, cheap aviation, and most meat need to be consigned to history. 

Climber Aron Ralston faced an agonising choice. 

The then 27-year-old was exploring a narrow canyon in a remote part of Utah in 2002 when a boulder broke loose, crushing and pinning his right arm.