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In the wake of worsening climate change, the big question is which societies will do best in coping with climate change and mitigating its devastating effects. The warming of the earth’s temperature that translates to rising sea levels and changing weather patterns will see societies that have to cope with political, social, technological, and [...]

The billion-dollar floodgates being installed in Venice might not save the city. These mobile floodgates are being constructed with the aim of safeguarding the 1,300-year-old island city of Venice. The ambitious and costly engineering feat may not be enough to protect the city from rising sea levels due to climate change. Having risen from mudflats [...]

Pakistan has started to be beset by water problems, undermining its stability even more. Water shortages in the country have led to grain shortfalls. Flour became scarce in 2008. Thousands of government troops were sent to guard wheat stores. The rivers are drying up as the glaciers that regulate Kashmir’s waters melt. It is estimated that Pakistan [...]