I think you made a deal with the reporter where you let her live if she reports about the zombie incidents. That why you inspire fear and hopelessness??? Anyways, good game. MJ zombie for the win.
Solution for you to survive : when all the seaports close, your ship will float endlessly everywhere. Fish for food. Convert the seawater to Fresh (future technology much?) Play dominos. Win
Would be great if you could do stuff like add something where we can interact. Things like being able to change temperature, add branches, water the tree, stuff like that. :)