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.
The Issues: The oceans are floating in plastic garbage. Oceans absorb heat and carbon dioxide. They are a food source.
The oceans are floating in plastic garbage. Oceans absorb heat and carbon dioxide. They are a food source.
Multilateralism: The defeat of President Trump in the 2020 elections is a victory for multilateralism.
The defeat of President Trump in the 2020 elections is a victory for multilateralism which is about nations working together to deal with issues like climate change, diseases like covied-19, national disasters like floods, mass-migration and other threats to the global order.
The Issues: During the 1980’s I received several private briefings from the Canadian Government Department of Manpower and Immigration. It was an eye-opener.
During the 1980’s I received several private briefings from the Canadian Government Department of Manpower and Immigration. It was an eye-opener.
The Great Lakes: Higher water levels will drive trade and tourism. But weather projections are quirky.
Higher water levels will drive trade and tourism. But weather projections are quirky.
Specie Loss: Every period in history characterized by climate change has experienced massive specie loss. Millions of species have come and gone.
Every period in history characterized by climate change has experienced massive specie loss. Millions of species have come and gone.
Childhood Experiences: My father took me to the funeral of his foreman. I saw my father cry for the first time. It changed my life.
My father took me to the funeral of his foreman. I saw my father cry for the first time. It changed my life.
