Saturday, March 15, 2008

North Korea as a role model for the rest of the world

Don't be too quick to dismiss the Hermit Kingdom as a hindrance to global development. Here are some interesting facts.

In terms of per capita carbon emissions, 1990 saw each head producing 12.4 metric tons. By 2004, the figure has dropped to 3.36. That's a 73% decrease!

The DMZ around North and South Korea is now one of the most well-preserved pieces of temperate land in the world.



They ain't so bad after all.

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