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Africa’s Challenge in the 21st Century – Food Security

Africa as a whole is going to face two major problems in the 21st century: The first problem is how to feed the growing population of the continent, the second is how to adept to climate change. Both problems are interlinked since climate change has the potential for having ... keep reading

Written by Christoph Seiler last month, about Agriculture & Food, Food, Population, Poverty & Development

Happiness- A Good Policy Target

As heads of state get ready for the United Nations General Assembly in two weeks, the second World Happiness Report further strengthens the case that well-being should be a critical component of how the world measures its economic and social development. and raises the question of how governments can increase ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Children and Families, Innovation, Politics & Government, Population

Pacific Faces the Reality of Climate Change But NZ and Australia Stick Their Head in the Sand

The small island  countries of the Pacific know how serious climate change is - it presents a huge threat to their very existence. Despite these countries emissions being almost negligible some children born here now will not have the option to live out their life in the country of their birth ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Children and Families, Climate Change, Politics & Government, Population

The Situation is Dire- Tuvalu PM on Climate Change in the Pacific

 The 44th Pacific Islands Forum opened today and is dominated by pleas pacific leaders for 'real action' against the threat of rising sea levels associated with climate change. The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, said the issue no longer needs theoretical debate but  requires ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Politics & Government, Population

Global Wealth Inequality

The richest 2% have more wealth than half of the rest of the world . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWSxzjyMNpU keep reading

Written by Celsias in July, about Economics, Finance & Money, Lifestyle & Behavior, Population, Poverty

72 Hours of Seismic Activity in Central New Zealand

  Its been very active ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktnn8Ii9cFU" keep reading

Written by Celsias in July, about Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Earthquake, Infrastructure, Population (1 comment)

World Weather Extremes Continue

While flood flood waters brought the  Chihuahua International airport to a stand-still,causing the cancellation of multiple flights and  leaving travelers carrying their luggage while trying to evacuate the terminal, other parts of the world sweltered in heat waves. Large parts of the UK and the US have been in ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in July, about Children and Families, Climate Change, Population, Weather (1 comment)

Singapore Tries to Breathe Under Haze from Illegal Forest Clearing in Indonesia

Singapore remains  blanketed in thick, smoky haze as pollution from Indonesia settles over the city state that prides itself on its quality of life. Singapore's prime minister has warned that the haze engulfing the city-state could last for weeks, as air pollution soared to record levels.It peaked at ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in June, about Deforestation, Health, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population

Australia’s Plain Tobacco Packaging Law at the WTO

Earlier this month, Cuba became the fourth country to challenge Australia’s plain tobacco packaging law by requesting consultations with Australia through the World Trade Organization (WTO). Tobacco companies can’t bring claims directly in the WTO, but the industry has stated publicly that it is helping countries bring these ... keep reading

Written by Tania Voon and Andrew Mitchell /The Conversation in May, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Health, Industry & Business, Intellectual Property, Law, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development (1 comment)

Storm of the Century, Every 2 Years?

To protect New York City from the increasing number of flooding events expected in the next century—similar to Hurricane Sandy—the city needs to consider a costly and invasive option: permanent evacuation of communities in the lowest-lying areas and massive barriers around the city that will cost billions of ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in May, about Climate Change, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Infrastructure, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Population, Weather

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