James DykeUniversity of Southampton Can Civilization Continue? An Earth System Scientist Explains Opinion This is a good question, however I think it’s possibly something of a red herring. Opinion Peak Phosphorus Will be a Shortage We Can't Stomach (Op-Ed) Opinion Unlike moving from our current dependence on fossil fuels, there is no alternative to phosphorus and if it runs out our global food production system would grind to a halt. By James Dyke Published 8 May 14 Opinion