It's apt and timely that you should revisit Bendell's essay. Coming from a sustainability expert like him, it had a big impact. As for the denial issue, I fear it's an impasse for us. I highly recommend readers check out Dr. Ajit Varki's work on the subject. Here is an introduction: https://un-denial.com/2019/10/22/ajit-varki-our-only-hope-is-legitimate-fear-mongering/
It's apt and timely that you should revisit Bendell's essay. Coming from a sustainability expert like him, it had a big impact. As for the denial issue, I fear it's an impasse for us. I highly recommend readers check out Dr. Ajit Varki's work on the subject. Here is an introduction: https://un-denial.com/2019/10/22/ajit-varki-our-only-hope-is-legitimate-fear-mongering/