‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse

Environment An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished Damian Carrington Environment editor Sat 2 Aug 2025 “We can’t put a date on Doomsday, but by looking at the 5,000 years of [civilisation], we can understand the trajectories we face […]