Almost everything in the sphere of human activity is measured in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, or Yen. Even though money is an abstract concept that does not exist in nature, it cannot be ignored that virtually all ecological issues are viewed through a lens of money. Economics and the ebb and flow of money throughout the world have a profound effect on the relationship between humankind and the environment. Star Phoenix Base will keep a finger on the pulse of world economic developments as they affect the future of life on our planet.