The world in 2050: four forces shaping civilization's northern future

Four global fources: Demographic trends; Natural resource demand; Climate change; Globalization

Flying into FOrt McMurray

Martell's hairy prize

I. THE PUSH. A tale of teeming cities

Iron, oil, and wind

California browning, Shanghai drowning

II. THE PULL. Two weddings and a computer model

One if by land, two if by sea

The third wave

Good-bye harpoon, hello briefcase

III. ALTERNATE ENDINGS. The Pentagon Report

The New NOrth.