Of course population is still a problem
The elephant is still in the room, and will not leave until we make
Of course population is still a problem 7
There are already 6.8 billion of us …Photo courtesy James Cridland via FlickrFred Pearce keeps on saying that population growth is no longer a problem. He said it again yesterday as part of his World Population Day message.
In Fred’s view, it’s very simple. Fertility rates have come down sharply over the past half century. Problem solved.
Sorry, Fred, saying that population growth is no longer a problem doesn’t make it so, no matter how many times you say it. Neither does wishful thinking.
Managing Offshore Oil Risks
Managing Offshore Oil Risks
When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico, oil started leaking from the bore hole on the seabed at a depth of 5000 feet. Julia Aasberg, offshore energy specialist at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), explains what this means for the insurance market.
The fates of nation: A Biological Theory of History
The Fates of Nations: A Biological Theory of History is a 1980 book by Paul Colinvaux, professor of ecology at Ohio State University.
The book is a theory of history from an ecologist’s perspective, arguing that the fundamental structure and constraints of human breeding habits can explain much of the ebb and flow of human history. Published 17 years before Guns, Germs, and Steel (and now out of print), it is broader in scope and more politically incorrect, dealing with and explaining such issues as the prevalence of infanticide throughout human history, and the rise of religion. Some major points:
Kevin Rudd’s population policy already decided?
| Media Release – Kevin Rudd’s population policy already decided? – 5 April 2010 |
5 April 2010
UN considers review of alleged carbon offset abuses.
UN considers review of alleged carbon offset abuses
Clean Development Mechanism carbon offset scheme faces fresh criticism over dubious emission reduction projects
- guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 16 June 2010 09.53 BST
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A Nasa graphic showing the extent of the ozone hole over Antarctica – critics of the UN’s carbon offsetting scheme say it is increasing ozone-depleting chemicals.
The UN has confirmed that it is considering a formal review of its Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) after a new report leveled fresh criticism at the high profile carbon offsetting scheme.
A coalition of green groups working under the banner CDM Watch yesterday tabled a formal request calling on the UN’s climate change secretariat to overhaul the CDM and crack down on alleged “gaming” of the system that has allowed some firms to benefit from increasing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Nuclear Fusion Projects Worries EU
(NB Do not confuse this with Nuclear Fission).
Nuclear Fusion Projects Worries EU
June 09, 2010
A funding battle is brewing in Europe over a 16-billion-euro ($21.5 billion) experiment to crack the puzzle of commercialising nuclear fusion – the process that powers the sun.
Many environmentalists say the cost of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project is out of control and money would be better spent on low-carbon projects such as home insulation which also create millions of jobs. ITER’s backers argue it has the potential to change the course of history and needs unwavering commitment.