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The downfall of the one of the greatest Chinese dynasties may have been catalysed by severe changes in climate. The same climate changes may have simultaneously led to the end of the Maya civilisation.
2007-01-04
ancient global warming climate change civilisation Maya ancient ChinaThe Mayan civilisation may have died out centuries ago, but people descended from them still live in Central America and southern Mexico. They are among the poorest in the region, and attempts to alleviate their poverty have relied on modernisation and development - but the results are far from ideal.
2012-02-15
Maya Mexico medicine poverty health Coca Cola jungle