An exciting but dangerous nation. Samba music and high crime rates. 6.3 children per female 60 years ago and 1.7 today. Massive immigration from Portugal, Spain, Germany and Italy in the past. 213.4 million people today and growing by 1.5 million per year. But then into decline after 2050 with a population of only 164 million by 2100.
Communities: Small firms are reaching out to people during the Coronavirus pandemic because of the emotional ties they have to their communities.
Small firms are reaching out to people during the Coronavirus pandemic because of the emotional ties they have to their communities.
Permafrost: The Arctic permafrost is melting. And the decomposition of organic material is sending carbon into the atmosphere.
The Arctic permafrost is melting. And the decomposition of organic material is sending carbon into the atmosphere.
California Fires: California is not the only place on fire. Fires are fueling the demand for solar-battery systems.
California is not the only place on fire. Fires are fueling the demand for solar-battery systems.
Energy Storage: If the world becomes free of fossil fuels, it will be because of energy storage. Something bigger than lithium-ion batteries.
If the world becomes free of fossil fuels, it will be because of energy storage. Something bigger than lithium-ion batteries.
Successes: Aid agencies focus on big stuff like roads and electric power. Governments focus on small stuff like financing small business.
Aid agencies focus on big stuff like roads and electric power. Governments focus on small stuff like financing small business.
