A warming climate fueled the blitz of six powerful storms that hit the Philippines within a matter of weeks this year, according to a new study. The conditions that enabled the unusual string of tropical cyclones late in the season, including higher sea surface temperatures, were made nearly twice as likely by human-induced climate change, … Read more
Image Source: 123rf.com Costco is known for its exceptional customer service and great deals. It keeps customers coming back for more time and time again. However, the warehouse retailer hasn’t always made decisions that aligned with its customers’ needs or wants. Let’s take a look at five times Costco made a big change that left … Read more
Extreme weather events like flooding and wildfires are often cited as evidence of the need to tackle climate change. But do these events lead to real political change? Drawing on a new study covering nine European countries, Tim Wappenhans, António Valentim, Heike Klüver and Lukas Stoetzer find no evidence of a shift in the political … Read more
I firmly believe that above-average wealth is largely a result of luck – around 60% – 70%. If we fail to recognize our lucky financial breaks, we risk confusing our abilities with good economic times. This overconfidence can lead to poor decisions and increase the likelihood of financial ruin. Since starting Financial Samurai in 2009, I’ve witnessed … Read more
It was not all that long ago that the idea of linking refugee protection to the impacts of climate change seemed not only embryonic, but futuristic. Yet, over the course of the past decade, an important body of case law and guidance has developed that shows clearly how, in the right factual scenario, people could … Read more
