What I’ve been reading: Fish art, capitalism, fire-proof trees and climate talks

This week I’m marvelling at this video of fish making sand art to attract mates, reading about a town in Spain that’s rethinking capitalism with full employment and $19 housing, learning how mysterious trees that won’t burn down might be useful in future droughts, and getting up to date on the on the big climate change meeting in Paris this year.

This video from the BBC of a pufferfish creating an elaborate ‘crop circle’ in the sand has been doing the rounds. If you haven’t seen it, it will blow your mind. Watch it here.

Here’s a curious take on a town mayor who did something drastic to tackle unemployment. Read about it here. 

One species of tree is always left standing after fires burn down a forest. Why? And can we make use of this? Read about it here. 

Okay, the world has maybe one last chance to crack a climate agreement this year. This useful article explains the upcoming Paris talks nice and simply.