This article explains how our economic actions are leading into "natural" disasters. There is a connection that is becoming clearer to more people.
What we need to understand is that there is also a connection between our system of governance and our economic actions. We won't be able to get out of this rut until we deal with a system of governance that is not suited for the 21st century.
Electing a better political party is not going to solve much.
Tiered Democratic Governance
https://medium.com/discourse/tiered-democratic-governance-3f36a8f45660