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Scientists Predict Imminent Planetary Collapse

Scientists Predict Imminent Planetary Collapse

University of California – Berkeley A prestigious group of scientists from around the world is warning that population growth, widespread destruction of natural ecosystems and climate change may be driving Earth toward an irreversible change in the biosphere, a planet-wide tipping point that would have destructive consequences absent adequate preparation and mitigation. “It really will […]

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    Scientists Predict Imminent Planetary Collapse

    Scientists Predict Imminent Planetary Collapse

    University of California – Berkeley A prestigious group of scientists from around the world is warning that population growth, widespread destruction of natural ecosystems and climate change may be driving Earth toward an irreversible change in the biosphere, a planet-wide tipping point that would have destructive consequences absent adequate preparation and mitigation. “It really will […]

    How Urban Farming Can Transform Our Cities—And Our Agricultural System

    How Urban Farming Can Transform Our Cities—And Our Agricultural System

    ThinkProgress by Adam James As concerns mount over the accessibility and quality of meals in cities, urban agriculture is becoming a practical solution to give communities more choice—all while helping address greenhouse gas emissions from centralized agriculture. With more than 80 percent of the American population living in metropolitan centers, urban farming has the ability […]

    Renewable Energy Zealots Must Understand ‘Net Energy’

    Renewable Energy Zealots Must Understand ‘Net Energy’

    EarthWISE—Megan Quinn Bachman Was I surprised that last issue’s column, Can Renewables Outshine Fossil Fuels?, elicited a strong reaction, with written responses of support and derision? Not at all. It’s an issue that continues to divide the environmental community, and one which keeps us from moving forward as quickly as possible to conserve resources and […]