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Gijs Mom illustrates how risk can be thrilling and playful, challenging Ulrich Beck’s fear-centered view.

Seth Peabody writes to the founder of Patagonia, praising his environmental work while urging him to reimagine business as a driver of radical environmental change.

Daniel Münster thanks Subhash Palekar for promoting natural farming across India and highlights its hopeful impact on farmers.

Sherilyn MacGregor writes to James Lovelock in gratitude, arguing that his provocative opinions may inspire environmental action by encouraging people to think critically.

In his letter to students, Thomas Princen urges individuals to take responsibility by creating change in their own lives and communities through resistance.

Diana Mincyte analyzes how post-socialist risk discourses in Eastern Europe deflected attention from systemic upheaval, legitimizing capitalism while obscuring structural causes.

Historian Uwe Lübken examines how the perception of natural hazards and catastrophes shifts from being historically seen as “Acts of God” to now being viewed as side effects of modernization and a social responsibility.