one.point.zero - Colin O'Brien's weblog

Tropical diseases like malaria will spread. By 2050, polar bears will mostly be found in zoos, their habitats gone. Pests like fire ants will thrive.

From next month's climate report

An opposing view to the Stern Report. It’s authored by Bjorn Lomborg, who’s no stranger to controversy.

The happy planet index rates countries based on life expectancy, human wellbeing and their ecological footprint. Industrial nations don’t do too well and the top rank goes to Vanuatu. Belgium sits at the 78th spot out of 178. The full report is here.