A GROWING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Every discipline now has recognized the need to review the human predicament
relative to sustainability of our way of life. Climate change and global warming
are now subject to study from many facets - from signs of their existence
- the consequences of their persistence - the means to mitigate against the
worst consequences.
The essential background reading for all concerned with sustainability begins
perhaps with the authoritative technological forecast by the Club of Rome
scientists' report ëThe Limits to Growth' first published in the 70s
and recently updated as ëLimits to Growth 30 years on'. The software
models which underlie the observation and conclusions of these two publications
are demonstrated in the CD accompanying the latter publication and demonstrate
the likely consequences of how and when mankind starts to tackle the problems
of population growth, consumption of non-renewable resources, pollution of
the environment and unsustainable exploitation of the planet.
Intrigue soars as 75 starlings fall out of sky
Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell out of the sky and on to the driveway of a house.
More than two extinct species a year in England, report reveals
The biggest national study of threats to biodiversity found nearly 500 species that had died out in England, nearly all in last two centuriesJuliette JowitMore than two animals and plants a year are becoming extinct in England and hundreds more are severely threatened, a report published today revea
Response: RBS is not funding 'climate chaos' - it has excellent green credent...
We are ranked in the top five global lenders to renewables, well ahead of all other British banksKevin Watkins' article linking RBS to tar sands developments in Canada was highly misleading and ignored the billions of financing RBS has provided to renewable power projects (A fund for climate chaos,
Where Australia's sharks go to stay looking sharp
A pampering session at the beauty salon always works wonders for morale - not just for humans, but also for sharks and manta ray fish. Australian scientists have discovered that these large marine creatures regularly congregate at certain spots on the Great Barrier Reef to be groomed by smaller fish.
Report Suggests Solutions for Heathrow Airport Noise
A new report outlines practical measures to reduce Heathrow aircraft noise.
RTPI upbeat on new green PPSs
The RTPI has welcomed yesterday's government announcements on new environment, climate change and coastal planning policy statements (PPSs).
Industrial sites suggested for onshore wind projects
An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
Industrial sites suggested for onshore wind projects
An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta
Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta by the photojournalist Ed Kashi documents the consequences of fifty years of oil extraction in the Niger deltaEric HilaireShiona Tregaskis
What the Sami people can teach us
As global warming and habitat degradation accelerates, people indigenous to the Arctic circle say they have much to teach the world about how to adapt, survive, and thriveElina Helander-Renvall comes from Utsjoki, a place so obscure that even many Finns have little idea where it is. Utsjoki, or Oche
