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MAXWILBERT.SUBSTACK.COM • 2026-03-14

The Closure of Hormuz as (Unintentional) Climate Action

Iran, contrary to what many westerners would expect, is home to a vibrant environmental movement. It is also the site of one of the most significant environmental success stories of the last 50 years.

Tim Garrett, at the University of Utah, has said that "Only complete economic collapse will prevent runaway global climate change."  In other words, the die-off.

This article is a fascinating glimpse into Iran.