While no one is predicting such an event at this time, rising political and economic tensions around the world are palpable. (nic.org)
These events resulted in substantial ecological and economic impacts, including sustained loss of kelp forests10, coral bleaching11, reduced surface chlorophyll levels due to increased surface layer stratification6, mass mortality of marine invertebrates due to heat stress8, 12, rapid long - distance species» range shifts and associated reshaping of community structure8, 10,13, fishery closures or quota changes8, 13,14 and even intensified economic tensions between nations15. (nature.com)
April 10, 2018 • As economic tensions rise between China and the U.S., Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech Tuesday emphasizing China's commitment to expanding its participation in global trade. (npr.org)