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We live in a world that is shrinking day by day. Globalization now rules the day, signaling ‘the end of geography’, as economist Richard O’Brien strikingly said in his bestselling book, Global Financial Integration: The End of Geography. Published some 30 years ago (in 1992), this is a stark reminder of how long the phenomenon
Over the past decades, global population growth has been a significant concern, with diverging predictions about the future trajectory. Predictions regarding the percentage of world population growth over the next 50 years have different implications for regions, particularly Africa, where expanding youth populations will face challenges in obtaining jobs, education, and adequate health services. Predictions
Every year, on the 4th of October, the world unites to celebrate World Animal Day. This year’s theme, “Great or Small, Love Them All,” urges humans to become champions for those who cannot speak our language. These creatures are truly inspiring and serve as remarkable examples of resilience and perseverance, especially in a world where the
Cutting off supplies is now Russia’s main weapon in the energy war against Europe. September 2 Russia delays Nord Stream 1 reopening Russian energy giant Gazprom announces an indefinite delay of the reopening of Nord Stream 1, its main gas pipeline to Europe. Russia says it will not restart Nord Stream 1 pipeline which delivers
Much attention was focused lately on the idea that Ukraine could launch a victorious counter-offensive in the south intended to push Russian forces into retreat everywhere, including from the areas in the Donbas region that Russia presently controls: The Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia Provinces, or oblasts. Zaporizhzhia is where Ukraine’s – and Europe’s –
Editor’s Note: With the permission of Routledge, we are pleased to share excerpts of chapters from the book, Survival: One Health, One Planet, One Future (pub. 2019/2020). The first in the series is entitled “War and Peace” and focuses on the decline of democracy and the rise in armed conflicts. The author, George Lueddeke Ph.D.,
Fires blazing across the Western United States have claimed dozens of lives, destroyed countless properties, displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, and worsened air quality at a time when the coronavirus pandemic threatens respiratory health. The ominous skies are a preview of what’s to come in a world of continued inaction on climate change. What
Both the tariffs that countries impose on imports of physical things—from live horses to antique statues of horses—and the statistics on such trade are based on a set of around 5,400 six-digit numerical codes generated by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that comprise the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, or HS for short. Every five or so
Once they’re able to understand expected shifts in production, livelihoods or environmental outcomes, farmers can adapt resource management strategies and be better prepared to manage risks. Built around the largest agricultural meta-analysis to date, ERA is designed to support science-based decision-making and the identification of locally adapted but scalable options. What do small-scale farmers, private-sector investors,
Maria Auma is a successful and socially-conscious female entrepreneur. She is the founder of Blue Luxury Investments (BLI), an organization providing education and financial support to young people and budding businesses in their local communities. While the business initially started in Kampala, BLI now works with young people across the world on a wide range
The Cascadia Earthquake is long overdue and is expected to hit the West Coast hard anytime between now and the next 50 years. We know it’s coming. The Big One. The overdue earthquake. We don’t know when, but it’s coming. For anyone who didn’t know, they found out on July 20th of last year, when
Alex Strohl is a Madrid born, French photographer whose work is characterized by his extraordinary existence. Instead of creating contrived scenes, Strohl creates authentic moments, continually blurring the lines between work and life. Strohl’s photography has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Gentleman’s Journal; his client lists includes dozens of