Global peace Index Interactive Map

The 2010 rankings are here! This year 149 nations of the world have been ranked by their peacefulness and the results have stimulated some very interesting analysis. Discover the thermal maps, and download the Results Report and the Discussion Paper.

http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi-data/#/2010/scor

10th June 2010
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Conflict in The Peak District NP as 4x4 Drivers Churn Up Tracks

The law that allows off-road drivers to churn up ancient tracks in Britain's national parks is being challenged in the Peak District National Park

www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/mar/21/off-roading-national-park-countryside

www.badlrc.co.uk/greenlane.htm   (website for 4x4 club in Buxton)

21st March 2010


Peace in the Pipeline

2nd December 2009
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Climate ‘is a major cause’ of conflict in Africa

 

Climate has been a major driver of armed conflict in Africa, research shows – and future warming is likely to increase the number of deaths from war.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8375949.stm

24th November 2009
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