Category Climate change

Failed States and the environment

The Foreign Policy Failed States Index shows a strong correlation between environmental sustainability and political stability. In poorly performing states on the edge, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Indonesia, the risks of flooding, drought, and deforestation have little chance of being…

This train was long overdue

But it’s finally arrived, sort of. US House passes bill affirming global warming exists. But rather than, you know, actually do something pro-active about climate change, the esteemed members of the House have instead decided to “establish a new commission…

Climate change

18 inches of rain in 24 hours in Texas. 11 dead in past two weeks of storms. Temperatures reach 115 in Europe. 31 dead. Both are unprecedented weather events.