More prime farmland feared to be lost to population growthDaily Democrat“California’s population is approaching 40 million people. Population growth in and of itself is one of the most significant forces in the quest to develop land for interests other than agricultural production and open space,” said John Lowrie of the California …See all stories on this topic » Continue Reading →
climate code red Beyond Coal and Gas Forum Posted: 05 Aug 2012 05:46 PM PDT by Ellie Smith, Mackay Conservation Group Over the weekend of 28-29 July, over 80 people from all over Queensland, along with some visitors from NSW and Victoria, gathered just south of Mackay to learn about and discuss the impacts of the Continue Reading →
Parabolic trough Main article: Parabolic trough A parabolic trough consists of a linear parabolic reflector that concentrates light onto a receiver positioned along the reflector’s focal line. The receiver is a tube positioned directly above the middle of the parabolic mirror and filled with a working fluid. The reflector follows the sun during the daylight Continue Reading →
News 9 new results for POPULATION GROWTH Hampton Roads highway use outpacing population growth, roadway capacityDaily PressDuring the decade that ended in 2010, increases in Hampton Roads highway use significantly outpacedpopulation growth and road capacity improvements. No wonder trying to navigate the region’s roads feels much like trying to force a marble through a …See all stories on Continue Reading →
News 10 new results for POPULATION GROWTH Employment Gains Keep Pace with Population Growth, but Leave Job Deficit …Brookings Institution (blog)Since January labor market gains have been fast enough to keep pace with population growth, but not fast enough to put a dent in the nation’s unemployment rate. The number of unemployed and the unemployment rate were essentially the Continue Reading →
The implications of overpopulation are terrifying. But will we listen to them? The Royal Court’s new play about overpopulation, Ten Billion, could be seen as a wake up-call – or just a cry of despair Share13 Email Ian Jack guardian.co.uk, Friday 3 August 2012 22.29 BST Jump to comments (86) A tide of frightening facts Continue Reading →