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The consequences of climate change stand to affect both Russia and the US in new and dangerous ways, possibly very soon. President Obama convened a special briefing this May to anticipate an ice-free Arctic passages as early as 2015, generations ahead of mainstream forecasts obtaining very recently. Severe fluctuations in food prices are becoming more likely, with potentially devastating consequences.

A currency without control of central banks or Governments. Two features that have generated enthusiasm for the bitcoin, but which may also be responsible for its collapse.