“People think we’re raising the alarm because human pressures are increasing, but that’s not the case at all. It’s just that we are learning how the planet works, and the more we learn, the more we realize how vulnerable she is.” — p. 27 As controversial subjects go, climate change is near the top of … Continue reading Book Review: Intervention Earth
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Diplomacy on Ice
I recently read an interesting article in The Economist titled "Diplomacy on Ice." It seems that nowhere on this precious planet is safe from the predatory pursuit of natural resources and competing national interests. You can read the full article here, but below is a summary. The article discusses the fragile state of the Antarctic Treaty, which has governed … Continue reading Diplomacy on Ice