A panel of extraordinary military leaders—16 men and women generals and admirals, including prior commanders, commandants, and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—came to a pretty devastating conclusion recently … [Read full article]
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Visualising Sea-Level Rise Helps Communities Plan Ahead
With rising sea-levels a real threat for communities across the face of the planet over the next century, visualising the impact of such a rise is helping communities plan ahead, allowing them to create ways to adapt to climate change impacts such as flooding and storm surges.
Maine Town to be Car-Free!
I have to confess—I had the unusual and lucky experience of living in one of the most bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly cities in the world, Groningen. It was named “Best Bicycling … [Read full article]
Climate Change, Conflict & Ill Health Linked, Pose 'Grave Threat'
” Climate change poses an immediate and grave threat, driving ill health and increasing the risk of conflict, such that each feeds on the other.” asserts a new report in the British Medical Journal by a group of UK defense, medical and public health officials.