Every single one of Florida’s remarkable ecosystems are currently facing many threats. Two major concerns are global climate change and the introduction of damaging invasive species. Florida conservationists have come up with novel ways to combat them. The use of genetics to alter biological landscapes is gaining traction in many Florida-based conservation projects. This approach has proven promising, and offers hope in an otherwise bleak battle against global system changes.
The Western Pacific Ocean has been at the center of ongoing maritime disputes that date back well over a century. Finding a balance between the interests of China and of other nations involved in these complex disputes will require cooperation and trust building. Each nation must attempt to secure its own national interests, while maintaining due regard for the interests of other nations. Most often, the best way to manage disputes is to work together.
One of the significant, negative impacts of climate change is the melting of glaciers around the globe. Glaciers are an important source of freshwater for many people, and increasing temperatures are causing glaciers to melt at unprecedented rates. While glacier melt is a global concern, anxieties are particularly high for the consequences in Asia and the glaciers of the Himalayas. Nearly half a billion people people live at the base of these mountains, and even more rely on the rivers and the lakes they feed.
