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Japan to suffer huge climate costs
There is a pervasive belief amongst Japanese leaders and decision-makers that climate change will not have a big impact on Japan in the future. They are wrong. more…
Wilder typhoons may mean bigger yen losses
Climate change is set to cause some of the 21st century’s chief challenges. Among these are fears that rising sea temperatures will provoke an increase in the frequency and intensity of weather events, such as tropical cyclones. more…
How-to guide for environmental refugees
For some time now, Carteret Islanders have made eye-catching headlines: “Going, going… Papua New Guinea atoll sinking fast”. Academics have dubbed us amongst the world’s first “environmental refugees” and journalists put us on the “frontline of climate change.” more…
“Plenty of fish in the sea”
Most old sayings are still true today. This one is not. more…
2,000 watt society
Scientists in Switzerland, a country that imports 80% of its energy, have come up with a cohesive strategy to tackle today’s persistent energy squandering — the “2,000 Watt Society”. more…
Tourism meltdown
Every spring and summer huge masses of Arctic ice are detaching and falling into the sea, as shown on countless news reports worldwide. The melting, scientists tell us, is a result of human-made global warming. more…
Flipside of banking
Whether you spend or save your money, banking is one of life’s unavoidable pleasures. more…
The world’s next breath
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day I can hear her breathing.” more…
Japan, waking up to peak oil?
Isn’t it time for Japan to wake up to the reality of peak oil? more…
Scientific fact: no time for fence-sitting
Over 2500 delegates from almost 80 countries participated in an international scientific congress entitled Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions last month in Denmark. more…