What have we learned from the outpouring of literature as a result of the Stern Review of the Economics of Climate Change? A lot. We have explored the model space and the parameter space much more thoroughly. The Stern Review has catalysed a fundamental rethinking of the economic case for action on climate change. We are in a position to give some conditions that are su¢ cient to provide a case...

Sir, It was truly enlightening and educative reading the editorial on dexamethasone pulse therapy in dermatology and the associated viewpoint by Prof. Pasricha who is widely regarded as the father of pulse therapy in India. Pulse therapy has altered the management and outcome of autoimmune diseases in general and pemphigus in particular. It has slowly but surely replaced the conventional dosing...

Key points • New publishing models lead to new players – not all of them good. • No commonly accepted criteria aid scholars to select 'good' journals. • Journals (and publishers) need to assert their good practice. • How do publishers serve their different customers – readers, authors, reviewers, and the public? The scholarly publishing market has been disrupted by several recent innovations, a...

This paper tries to discuss and identify different factors concerning IT-related security risks associated with young people on the Internet. Through observations and analyses, mainly in Sweden, some conclusions and suggestions are made.

The primary goals of land-use planning are enunciated. A plea is made for consideration of the total biosphere and not just its separate components. The environmental impact statement process is reviewed and some suggestions made for its strengthening. Moves for international adoption of this process are noted, as well as the concept of eco-development currently under examination by UN agencies.

In this talk, we touch upon the chaotic and fractal aspects of the Universe.