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Tag Archives: overpopulation
Legal & Illegal Immigration must stop
[ I am so tired of only racist dregs getting covered in the media about immigration. There are millions of non-racists who are not racist but math literate who can clearly see that we have allowed population to grow beyond … Continue reading
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‘The oil we eat’. Following the food chain back to iraq
[I’ve reduced and paraphrased the article ] Richard Manning. May 23, 2004. ‘The Oil We Eat’. Following the Food Chain back to Iraq. Harpers. The journalist’s rule says: follow the money.. but money.. is really a way of tracking … Continue reading
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People are devouring the earth: 83% of land, 60% freshwater runoff, 40% of plants, 35% of productivity of oceanic shelf, 98% of land that can grow rice, wheat, corn
Hillary Mayell. October 25, 2002. Human “Footprint” Seen on 83 Percent of Earth’s Land. National Geographic News. There is little debate in scientific circles about the importance of human influence on ecosystems. According to scientists’ reports: Humans use 83% of … Continue reading
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The Passengers are killing the crew of Spaceship Earth
What follows was written by Captain Paul Watson, who helped found Greenpeace in 1972 and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in1977. His books include: Sea Shepherd: My fight for Whales and Seals, Cry Wolf, Ocean Warrior, Earth Force, and Seal … Continue reading
Humanity will need 27 planet Earths by 2050, a new study estimates.
Stephen Leahy. 3 Aug 2011. Data Shows All of Earth’s Systems in Rapid Decline. Inter Press Service. Overpopulation is causing huge losses in biodiversity, and ‘protected areas’ such as national parks aren’t working. UXBRIDGE, Canada, Jul 29 (IPS) – Protecting … Continue reading
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Rapid Population Growth in California: A Threat to Land and Food Production
David & Marcia Pimentel. June 2, 2008. Rapid Population Growth in California: A Threat to Land and Food Production. Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Are Californians —who are now coping with overcrowded cities, jammed highways, and a … Continue reading
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UK Government: Food, energy, water & the climate. A perfect storm of global events?
John Beddington. December 12, 2012. Food, Energy, Water and Climate change: A perfect storm of global events? Government Office For Science. Kingsgate House. 66-74 Victoria street. London SUMMARY There is an intrinsic link between the challenge we face to ensure … Continue reading
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Overpopulation is destroying the planet — China for example
Kenneth R. Weiss. July 22, 2012. China’s population and economy are a double whammy for the world China’s ‘one-child’ policy has slowed population growth and brought prosperity — but it couldn’t avert massive damage to the environment. Los Angeles Times. … Continue reading
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Overpopulation will lead to Uprisings, Social Chaos, and Revolutions
Kenneth R. Weiss. July 22, 2012. Runaway population growth often fuels youth-driven uprisings. In fast-growing countries, many young men are unable to find employment or pay dowries. Frustrated ambitions can be an explosive force — and a reason for joining … Continue reading
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Outsmarting smart growth. Population Growth Key Reason for Sprawl
OUTSMARTING SMART GROWTH – Population Growth Key Reason for Sprawl WASHINGTON (August 26, 2003) — In recent years, many local governments, states, and non-profit groups have adopted initiatives to save rural land from sprawl. Most anti-sprawl efforts have focused on … Continue reading
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