Moves on the One Child Policy in China
Updated: 2011-07-30 00:03:31
More noises from China about changes to the one-child policy. <a href="http://www.mercatornet.com/demography/view/9475/" Read more...- More noises from China about changes to the one-child policy. <a href="http://www.mercatornet.com/demography/view/9475/" Read more...
Urban Agriculture in Kansas City
Updated: 2011-07-29 21:35:51
Editor’s note: This is the third post in our series on the success of urban agriculture across the United States. Like Chicago and Omaha, Kansas City has a historical association with the meat industry… and, yes, you can definitely still get a good steak there. But during growing season, there’s also a lot of fresh,... Read More...Cheap Solar Lighting with a Two Liter Water Bottle
Updated: 2011-07-29 16:24:05
An ingenious solar lighting idea is spreading across the slums of the Philippines. This solar light design requires neither a solar panel nor a light bulb, however. In fact, all it requires is the sun and a two liter water bottle. Light bulbs are only for the very fortunate in the Philippines, as they are... Read More...The World at 7 Billion: Can We Stop Growing Now?
Updated: 2011-07-29 14:27:52The following was originally published in Yale Environment 360. See: http://e360.yale.edu/feature/the_world_at_7_billion_can_we_stop_growing_now/2426/ The World at 7 Billion: Can We Stop Growing Now? With global population expected to surpass 7 billion people this year, the staggering impact on an overtaxed planet is becoming more and more evident. A two-pronged response is imperative: empower women to make their [...]Urban Agriculture in Chicago
Updated: 2011-07-28 19:12:03
Editor’s note: this post is a part of our series on successful urban farming initiatives in the United States. While much green development over the past decade or so has happened on the coasts, Chicago has demonstrated to the rest of the US that flyover country has plenty to contribute on this front, also. Mayor... Read More...Iowa Eclipses Canada in Grain Production, Challenges China in Soybean Production
Updated: 2011-07-28 16:50:03
By Lester R. Brown The U.S. state of Iowa is an agricultural superpower, simultaneously eclipsing Canada in grain production and challenging China in soybean production. No, these are not mathematical errors. Last year Iowa’s farmers harvested 55 million tons of grain while Canada’s farmers harvested only 45 million tons. Over the last five years, Iowa... Read More...Panel Recommends Coverage for Contraception
Updated: 2011-07-28 14:16:57Thanks to Elizabeth Westley of the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception for this article. See http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/20/health/policy/20health.html?_r=2&ref=health Panel Recommends Coverage for Contraception By Robert Pear Published: July 19, 2011 WASHINGTON – A leading medical advisory panel recommended on Tuesday that all insurers be required to cover contraceptives for women free of charge as one of several [...]Urban Farming in Detroit
Updated: 2011-07-27 20:38:18
Editor’s note: This post is the first in our series on urban agriculture success stories. Under 50 years old? Than it’s probably difficult not to associate the phrase “urban decay” with Detroit, Michigan… as long as I can remember, this once thriving manufacturing hub has been the symbol of how bad it can get when... Read More...Urban Agriculture Success Stories (that you may have missed)
Updated: 2011-07-27 18:55:56
Can small scale, urban farming feed the world… or even provide a significant portion of the food needed for local residents? I don’t know… I do know you’ll find different perspectives on that question right here on the pages of sustainablog. Regardless, urban agriculture does create a number of benefits, particularly in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods:... Read More...Award-Winning Population Film Available for Grassroots Screenings
Updated: 2011-07-27 14:39:05Thanks to Joyce Johnson of Tiroir A Films for this announcement. New Award-Winning Population Film Available for Grassroots Screenings to Go With the 7 Billion Historic Milestone This Fall July 12th, 2011 Denver, Colorado – On October 31st the UN will announce the 7 billionth person born on planet Earth. The award winning film Mother: [...]Zimbabwe, HIV and Behavioural Change
Updated: 2011-07-26 22:28:33
A 2011 report sheds light on the successful fight against HIV in Zimbabwe. Read more...Predator Loss Can Start Food-Chain Reaction
Updated: 2011-07-26 14:23:50Originally from USA Today. See: http://www.sci-tech-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=79373 Predator Loss Can Start Food-Chain Reaction By Elizabeth Weise July 15, 2011 11:39AM A new study is suggesting that humans’ destruction of predators at the top of the food chain creates an unpredictable cascade of effects. The loss of species at the top of the food chain has been [...]Rich not duped by Materialism
Updated: 2011-07-26 03:13:32
Hanging out for a fast car to keep up with Jones’? Research by Dr Thomas J. Stanley suggests that those flashy Jones’ may not really be that wealthy – at least in the United States. Read more...The Sharing Economy: a Marketplace in our Own Neighborhoods
Updated: 2011-07-25 20:17:02
So, let’s imagine the worse-case scenario for the next week: no agreement comes out of negotiations over the US debt ceiling, the stock and credit markets tank, and we’re all left holding some devalued cash. How will we take care of the basics such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation? Grab a gun? Break into... Read More...The Plastic Spoon and Oil Addiction In America
Updated: 2011-07-25 16:01:30
What does a lowly plastic spoon have to say about American economics, politics, our culture, our lifestyles, and the workings of the world? A whole lot, believe it or not. Max Temkin’s poster sums up basically everything that is wrong with the American oil-addicted consumer economy pretty neatly in a single poster. Really, enough said.... Read More...MAN SWARM AND THE KILLING OF WILDLIFE
Updated: 2011-07-25 14:07:40Thanks to Dave Foreman and Christianne Hinks for this announcement about Dave’s latest book. Man Swarm and the Killing of Wildlife The population bomb did not fizzle. It blew up. It is still blowing up. WORLD POPULATION: 1960: 3 Billion Today: 7 Billion 2050: 9.4 Billion 2100: 11 or 12 Billion US POPULATION: 1960: 179 [...]GrowthBusters World Premiere Announcement
Updated: 2011-07-25 01:56:58Thanks to Dave Gardner for this announcement. SAVE THE DATE: The much anticipated documentary, GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, from filmmaker Dave Gardner, has announced plans for a world premiere in Washington DC in late October – most likely October 24 or 25. This film explores our culture’s obsession with unending economic growth, our avoidance of the [...]Amazing Stories on Animal Behavior, Two of Two
Updated: 2011-07-25 01:52:11Thanks to Marna Ehrech for this article. See http://www.sott.net/articles/show/230950-Elk-and-safety-Zookeepers-stunned-as-elk-rescues-drowning-marmot-from-watery-death where you can see the amazing photos of this rescue. Elk and Safety: Zookeepers Stunned as Elk Rescues Drowning Marmot from Watery Death Daily Mail Fri, 01 Jul2011, 08:07 CDT Keepers at Pocatello Zoo, Idaho, were worried when they noticed Shooter, a four-year-old elk, acting strangely [...]Amazing Stories on Animal Behavior, One of Two
Updated: 2011-07-25 01:46:47Today, I am sending two stories on animal behavior. The first one is found at http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20110701/HOME05/307010003/What-our-pets-think-us What Out Pets Think of Us By Steve Dale July 1-3, 2011-07-03 Thor nibbled on his owner’s ear. The pit bull worked hard to awaken Kemper Hunter and his girlfriend, Sarah Laughlin. Instantly, they understood Thor’s urgency. They desperately [...]Oceans ‘dying very quickly’
Updated: 2011-07-22 14:26:30Thanks to Ben Zuckerman for this article. See http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/1420451 Oceans ‘dying very quickly’ July 2, 2011 Derek Hatfield has noticed drastic changes in world’s water bodies during long-distance races by Chris Morris, Times & Transcript Staff Derek Hatfield has always known about the loneliness of the long-distance sailor, but he’s never felt as alone as [...]Seven Billion Souls and Counting: The Issue We Won’t Discuss
Updated: 2011-07-21 14:28:40Thanks to Fred Stanback for this article. See: http://citiwire.net/post/2798/ Seven Billion Sould and Counting: The Issues We Don’t Discuss Neal Peirce / Jul 01 2011 For Release Sunday, July 3, 2011 © 2011 Washington Post Writers Group The population of Planet Earth is now projected to pass the 7 billion mark this October – up [...]Should I add submerged plants to my Water Garden? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A
Updated: 2011-07-20 21:37:14Let’s face it: floating and surface plants, like lilies and hyacinths, are the rock stars of any water garden. They’re the show-offs, the preeners, the colorful ones that visitors “ooh” and “aah” over; the divas that pond owners proudly feature on center stage.Drive the future of biodiversity research
Updated: 2011-07-20 11:42:43
My colleague, Professor Alan Cooper of the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, has a few funky PhD positions available in high-tech biodiversity applications. – We are looking for interested graduate students, who are highly motivated and enjoy independent and unusual research in the general areas below. An interest in evolution and natural history are key [...]Hordes of Centenarians
Updated: 2011-07-20 03:26:54Countries with one million centenarians by 2100. Read more...Population Decline and the Recession
Updated: 2011-07-19 07:47:56
Vatican economist discusses the link between low birthrates and economic meltdown. Read more...Do ecologists support Australia’s new carbon tax?
Updated: 2011-07-13 05:51:49
Today on The Conversation, it was reported that 60 % of 145 economists surveyed support Australia’s new Carbon Tax scheme. I am wondering what kind of support there is for it out there amongst ecologists. If you are one, please complete the following short survey by clicking here. I’ll post the results in a few [...]Deforesting and reforesting Australia
Updated: 2011-07-13 04:45:04
A couple of weeks ago we (Andy Lowe and I) did a small interview on ABC television about the current status of Australia forests, followed by a discussion regarding our recently funded Australian Research Council Linkage Project Developing best-practice approaches for restoring forest ecosystems that are resilient to climate change. Just in case you didn’t [...]The Population Mystics
Updated: 2011-07-12 22:01:04
The second speech given by Don Feder to the Moscow Population Summit. Read more...</divThe Future of Two Economic Powerhouses
Updated: 2011-07-08 05:40:35
Worrying signs for the future of Germany and China. Read more...Russia, Abortion and Demography
Updated: 2011-07-07 04:16:38The Russian Duma passes a bill that will tighten the laws relating to abortion advertising. Read more...We just purchased a house that had a pond, it hasn’t been taken care of, where do we start? | Pond & Lakes Q&A
Updated: 2011-07-06 20:55:13If you’ve ever adopted a stray pet, you already have a general sense of what it’s like to become the keeper of a long-neglected pond. Like the stray, the pond probably looks like it’s been reclaimed by nature: rough around the edges...Suicide one of three leading causes of death: family relationships key
Updated: 2011-07-05 01:19:23
Read more...Summit declaration affirms natural family
Updated: 2011-07-03 23:26:46
Participants from 65 countries at the Moscow demographic summit have reaffirmed the natural family as “the basic unit of society and the fundamental social value, that is a necessary prerequisite for the very existence of world civilizations and the whole humankind.” Read more...