Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa
Sales of cheap land in African LDCs ought to, and can, benefit all, but too often the impact on local communities is overlooked. Continue reading Exploitative Land Acquisition in Africa
Earthquake Prediction
Earthquakes are devastating; the best way to avoid this devastation is through prediction. This has proven to be incredibly difficult, though there is hope for the future. Continue reading Earthquake Prediction
Karen Refugees
The Karen ethnic minority have experienced persecution in Myanmar since the outbreak of war 70 years ago. Sebastian Corso explains the background, and some potential solutions. Continue reading Karen Refugees
History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective
August Courtauld argues that humanity has adapted to new circumstances in the past, and so can adapt to the future challenges of climate change too. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Optimistic Perspective
History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective
Max Hitchin argues that history tells us humanity is most likely to fail to adapt to climate change. Continue reading History and Climate Change: The Pessimistic Perspective
Why is Food Insecurity Rising?
Global food insecurity has been trending upwards due to unsustainable farming practices and climate change, with COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict exacerbating the issue. Continue reading Why is Food Insecurity Rising?
Why Russia Wants Ukraine
Russia’s desire to conquer Ukraine rests in geography just as much as politics. Continue reading Why Russia Wants Ukraine
Ukraine, the Energy Crisis and Renewables
With the energy crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will the world finally gets serious about renewable energy? Continue reading Ukraine, the Energy Crisis and Renewables
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