Friday morning news drop
The world has lost one-third of its forest, but an end of deforestation is possible 10,000 years ago 57% of the world’s habitable land was covered by forest. That’s 6 billion hectares. Today, only 4 billion hectares are left. The world has lost one-third of its forest – an area twice the size of the United States. (Our World In Data)
Impacts of climate change addressed in new B.C. program B.C.'s new $20.7-million Climate Adaptation Program features a range of projects throughout British Columbia that promise to increase the resiliency of the highway network and help lessen the adverse effects of climate change. (Journal of Commerce)
12 Things I Remind Myself When Markets Go Crazy The problem with having all of these options available at your fingertips is that it’s never been easier to experience FOMO. The sheer number of assets we have to invest in these days combined with rising markets and social media means the fear of missing out will always be trading at new all-time highs. (Wealth of Common Sense)
Toppy stock markets spark more "bubble" chatter A strong start for world equities in 2021 after the fastest bear-to-bull market switch last year has prompted market mavens to flag worries about pricey assets, with BofA calling it the “mother-of-all asset bubbles”. (Reuters)
How Car Collecting Powered Through the Pandemic The virus hastened the rise of online sales, as connoisseurs of vintage vehicles found more time to spend with their socially distanced hobby. (New York Times)
How are bitcoin created? An illustrated guide to bitcoin mining, blockchains, and the “minting” process of cryptocurrency’s most popular coin. (The Hustle)
Scorsese: Il Maestro: Federico Fellini and the lost magic of cinema There was one director whom everyone knew, one artist whose name was synonymous with cinema and what it could do. It was a name that instantly evoked a certain style, a certain attitude toward the world. In fact, it became an adjective. Let’s say you wanted to describe the surreal atmosphere at a dinner party, or a wedding, or a funeral, or a political convention, or for that matter, the madness of the entire planet—all you had to do was say the word “Felliniesque” and people knew exactly what you meant. (Harper’s Magazine)
Oyster Lovers - How to select the perfect oyster We are beyond fortunate to have the world’s best oysters grown right here on Vancouver Island. Oysters thrive in our clean, plankton and algae rich waters. Up and down the west and east side of our island, oysters are grown in fjords, islets, bays and any small cove that provides the right combination of food source from pristine waters. (YAM)
Reebok to Release the Pump Omni Zone II To Retro 30 Years After Dee Brown’s Iconic “No-Look” Dunk stole the spotlight during the 1991 NBA All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest (YouTube) against Shawn Kemp. With old sneaker silhouettes more in demand than new ones, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that brands are unearthing some retro gems for re-release. The original black-based design is slated to drop on March 5th. (Kicks On Fire)
