Immigration-Driven Population Growth in the US Poses Threat to Our Nation’s …The Herald | HeraldOnline.comHowever, between 1970 and 2010, U.S. population increased by more than 50 percent, from 203 million to 309 million, driven by a massive wave of immigration. As a result of rapid population growth, overall water consumption in the U.S. remains at Continue Reading →
News 9 new results for POPULATION GROWTH A close eye on population growthHarvard GazettePopulation growth is a key factor in addressing a host of big problems, but not the only one, Cohen said. Economic issues, cultural influences, and environmental effects also must be considered if nations are to address major issues such climate change …See Continue Reading →
Onshore wind energy: what are the pros and cons? This Q&A is part of the Guardian’s ultimate climate change FAQ • See all questions and answers• Read about the project Share66 Email Grantham Research Institute guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 25 September 2012 10.34 BST Onshore wind already plays a leading role in the generation of renewable electricity Continue Reading →
Water Matters Distribution List watermatters@ris.environment.gov.au 4:46 PM (36 minutes ago) to ‘watermatters Dear subscribers, Please find the link to issue 21 of Water Matters below. This issue of Water Matters features articles about the Wetlands Australia and Wetlands and the Carbon Cycle publications, a new Aquatic Ecosystems Toolkit, a brief update from the Continue Reading →
World’s elderly could number two billion by 2050New York Daily NewsThose over 100 years of age too will witness an exponential 10-time growth from 316,600 in 2011 to 3.2 million by 2050, the ‘Ageing in the Twenty-First Century : A Celebration and A Challenge’ report said. In the report, the United Nations Population …See all Continue Reading →
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Coal Terminal Action Group wrote: Dear friends, For years, Hunter Valley residents have expressed concern about coal dust. In Newcastle, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Singleton and other Hunter Valley communities, we routinely wash coal dust off our houses and wonder what it’s doing to our lungs. The coal companies Continue Reading →