WHEN thousands of Europeans swapped the beaches of Spain, Italy and Greece for the cooler landscapes of Norway, Scotland and the Baltic states this summer, the travel industry quickly coined a new term – “coolcations”. These destinations were chosen not for sunshine but for their milder temperatures.
This shift raises a question that governments around the world, including Malaysia’s, should ask: What happens when climate starts influencing not only where we travel but also where we choose to live, work and invest?
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