The Group of 7 (G7) summit is set to begin today in Hiroshima, Japan. Leaders of the seven major industrial democracies will discuss how to keep the global economy stable and how to deal with China. Meanwhile, the U.S. is two weeks away from running out of money to pay its bills, and a default would jolt its economy and those of the other G7 countries.
Global temperatures are also likely to reach record highs over the next five years, according to a new analysis. This could exacerbate the dangers from heat waves, wildfires, drought and other calamities. El Niño will very likely cause further turmoil by shifting precipitation patterns.
In Indonesia, President Joko Widodo is trying to build a new capital city, called Nusantara, from the ground up. It’s supposed to be a green and walkable beacon for other megacities in developing nations trying to confront climate change. However, the project faces political opposition and may be behind schedule.
These are just some of the issues that will be discussed at the G7 summit. It will be interesting to see how the leaders of the seven major industrial democracies will address these pressing global issues.