Africa as seen by others

Maps of Africa posted by Chris Blattman

Ley lines of globalization

My Heart's in Accra reveals the hidden world of shipping and why it is cheaper to the ship goods from China to US than the other way round (demand).

Farmers dont need to be given info on adaptation

Dave Pannell says giving information to farmers on climate adaptation is a waste of time, because

(1) farmers will adapt appropriately to whatever climate change does occur even in the absence of a government program providing advice about it;
(2) such advice would often prompt little if any further change in behaviour; so
(3) the benefits to farmers of providing this sort of information will be minimal.

Talking to the US Senate

Letter of the week from US scientists to US Senate says climate change is happening - no discussion.

Tokenism

Why rational environmental policy is near impossible with climate change by David Pannell

Hockey stick

Hockey stick with new lines

1492 - good and bad impacts

The exchange of diseases and vegetables in 1492 onwards: Alfred Cosby 1972 classic, plus updated review from Yale.

via Chris Blattmann