Europe’s Rivers Recede – and History Resurfaces
A harbinger of famine, a prehistoric animal, a customs post, or Wehrmacht weapons. The drop in the water levels of the Danube and …
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The Age of Drugs
Issue 17 of "Subject of the Week" delves into humanity’s intricate and evolving relationship with drugs, examining their cultural, political, and technological impact. From the poppy fields of Central Asia to the narco-states of South America, from Europe’s crackdown on nicotine to Trump’s war on drugs, and from porn addiction to Huxley’s Brave New World, this edition explores how substance abuse shapes entire societies—and how it threatens our future. Unless we confront the deeper malaise eroding our civilization, we risk a world where escapism and self-marginalization become the norm.
Europe’s Rivers Recede – and History Resurfaces
A harbinger of famine, a prehistoric animal, a customs post, or Wehrmacht weapons. The drop in the water levels of the Danube and …
Investing in Water: Stable Demand but Limited Returns
Water may offer stable demand and natural monopolies, but regulation and aging infrastructure limit returns. The bigger opportunit…
Why Has Britain Not Built a Reservoir Since 1992?
Despite its reputation for rain, Britain's water supplies are under growing pressure. Decades of underinvestment and a sluggish pl…
Europe's Growing Drought Bill
Drought is causing growing economic damage across Central Europe and exposing the limits of traditional insurance. The EU wants to…
To Beat the Drought, Europe Needs More Water and Green Space
A village in South Moravia has shown that the warming and drying of the land is not inevitable. Its solution could offer a templat…