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The impact of urbanization and climate agreements on Asia
46:10 - 52:44 (06:34)
The process of urbanization in Asia has negative consequences on ecosystems, family life, and gender dynamics. Additionally, many developing countries feel that the West has no right to tell them to decrease their own carbon emissions due to their industrialization in the past.
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Despite years spent explaining the issues of global poverty and inequality, it came as a surprise when author Paul Collier's book, The Bottom Billion, became a bestseller.
46:10 - 48:38 (02:28)
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Despite years spent explaining the issues of global poverty and inequality, it came as a surprise when author Paul Collier's book, The Bottom Billion, became a bestseller. Collier discusses the social costs of rising inequalities, including a potential link to crime, and how data can help reveal the truth behind these claims.
ChapterThe impact of urbanization and climate agreements on Asia
Episode#108 - Peter Frankopan - The New Silk Roads
PodcastModern Wisdom
Urbanization in Asia, especially in countries like India and China, places significant strain on ecosystems, family life, and gender dynamics.
48:38 - 52:44 (04:06)
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Urbanization in Asia, especially in countries like India and China, places significant strain on ecosystems, family life, and gender dynamics. Developing countries often point out the hypocrisy of developed nations trying to enforce climate agreements when they themselves have burned coal and achieved industrialization.