There has been much talk and rhetoric about the military during the Republican Convention, in the United States. The expanding globalization we see today is accompanied by a strong military, so that the national interests of the industrialized countries are preserved. Free Trade then, may be free for some, but not necessarily for all. Most wars throughout history have had trade and resources at their core. A newly discovered sulphur-based gas is thought to be the most potent greenhouse gas measured to date.
Most scientists agree that there is human-induced climate change occuring.
Industrial emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide have long known to be harmful. However, there has been incredible resistance from big businesses who fear a reduction in profits in certain pollution controls are put in place. The UN abandon its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, before it even gets off the ground . The DRC has seen over seven countries involved in the conflict there. There are numerous interests at stake, including the vast mineral and diamond resources.