• When should I switch my fish food? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-30 17:18:59
    If you’re eating fish food, you should probably consider switching it right away. I recommend pizza. Unless, of course, you’re a fish – which, for the purposes of this post, we’ll assume you are.

  • What causes fog to form on the pond during the fall? | Pond & Lake Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-30 17:15:49
    When you make the decision to add a water feature to your backyard, the positives are countless. They’re calming. They’re beautiful. They’re satisfying. They’re challenging. And sometimes, they’re downright educational. Today’s post falls in the latter category. And for the next couple of paragraphs, we’ll discuss your pond’s potential as a weathermaker.

  • From 6 Billion to 7 Billion: How Population Growth is Changing and Challenging our World

    Updated: 2011-09-30 14:37:57
    Bob Walker of the Population Institute has compiled a landmark report on how the world of 7 billion is dramatically different from the world of 6 billion only 12 years ago.  It’s one of the most important population reports I have seen in a long time.  In it, Bob outlines how various trends in food [...]

  • 1 million hectares annually – the forest destruction of Indonesia

    Updated: 2011-09-30 04:16:06
    Bill Laurance wrote a compelling and very dour piece in The Conversation this week. He asked for some ‘link love’, so I decided to reproduce the article here for ConservationBytes.com readers. Full credit to Bill and The Conversation, of course. – What comes to mind when you think of Indonesia? For biologists like myself, Australia’s [...]

  • It’s Not Environment vs. Jobs, It’s Sustainable Jobs vs. Unsustainable Ones

    Updated: 2011-09-29 19:19:55
    by Cole Mellino The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the agency that manages federal land and oversees thousands of oil and gas drilling operations, is considering whether or not to approve a proposed drilling operation of over 125 wells in Desolation Canyon – a remote canyon in northeastern Utah enjoyed by a variety of outdoor [...]

  • Top 10 Tips For a Zero Waste Home

    Updated: 2011-09-29 16:39:37
    : Explore The Network Nature Planetsave Blue Living Ideas Civilization CleanTechnica Gas 2.0 Green Building Elements Ecopreneurist The Inspired Economist Daily Life Insteading Eat . Drink . . Better Green Living Ideas Green Divas Radio Society sustainablog EcoLocalizer Red , Green Blue OzHouse Creativity Crafting A Green World FeelGood Style Google Plus importantmedia Facebook Login Advertise About Jeff McIntire-Strasburg has been blogging a greener world via sustainablog since 2003 Living How to Build a Rocket Stove : 5 Plans Technology The Ductless Heat Pump : an Efficient Heating and Cooling Technology Building with Tires for Energy Efficiency and Disaster . Living Top 10 Tips For a Zero Waste Home About Business Culture Living Media Politics Products Science Sustainability Technology

  • Global Warming May Cause Higher Loss of Biodiversity Than Previously Thought

    Updated: 2011-09-29 14:17:40
    Thanks to Madeline Weld for this article from Science Daily. See: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110824091146.htm Global Warming May Cause Higher Loss of Biodiversity Than Previously Thought ScienceDaily (Aug. 24, 2011) – If global warming continues as expected, it is estimated that almost a third of all flora and fauna species worldwide could become extinct. Scientists from the Biodiversity [...]

  • Obesity and Regional Differences in Life Expectancy

    Updated: 2011-09-29 13:57:46
    Here is a different way of looking at the material consequences of living a life that allows you to become obese: "The United States has the highest prevalence of obesity and one of the lowest life expectancies among high-income countries. We investigated the relationship between these 2 phenomena. ... We estimated the fraction of deaths attributable to obesity by country, age, and sex and reestimated life tables after removing these deaths. To allow for a possible secular decline in obesity risks, we employed alternative risks from a more recent period. ... In our baseline analysis, obesity reduced US life expectancy...

  • GINKs on the rise?

    Updated: 2011-09-28 23:26:06
    Lynsey Hanley, writing for The Guardian, makes some interesting points this week about the contradiction between the encouragement to consume everywhere you look - sometimes I wonder if there is any ‘un-billboarded’ space left – and the United Nations’ current crusade to drive down population because of supposed environmental and resource shortage concerns. Read more...

  • An Illustrated Guide to the Science of Global Warming Impacts: How We Know Inaction Is the Gravest Threat Humanity Faces

    Updated: 2011-09-28 21:49:31
    Humanity’s Choice (via M.I.T.):  Inaction (“No Policy”) eliminates most of the uncertainty about whether or not future warming will be catastrophic.  Aggressive emissions reductions dramatically improves humanity’s chances. In this post, I will summarize what the recent scientific literature says are the key impacts we face in the coming decades if we stay anywhere near [...]

  • Stephen Colbert: “I Know Global Warming is Real Folks”

    Updated: 2011-09-28 16:48:43
    Colbert:  The United States emits more CO2 per capita than the European Union and China combined.  Just think what those emissions numbers would be if America still made anything.  Right now it’s all coming from hobo fires and Vin Diesel movies. Sadly (and comically), Stephen Colbert’s sarcastic conservative pundit persona is often grounded firmly in [...]

  • Homo sapiens are wise in name only

    Updated: 2011-09-28 14:30:12
    Thanks to Jenny Goldie of Sustainable Population Australia for this article from the Canberra Times.  See http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/homo-sapiens-are-wise-in-name-only/2263875.aspx.  Be sure to read Jenny’s letter to the editor that follows the article. Homo sapiens are wise in name only BY JULIAN CRIBB 19 Aug, 2011 04:00 AM Humans can no longer lay claim to be ‘Homo sapiens’. [...]

  • Seven billion and counting

    Updated: 2011-09-28 00:52:40
    Persons coming to the United Nations in the next few weeks will see a large sign attached to the fence near the visitors’ entrance that reads in a bold heading: “7 BILLION” against a background of small photos of people from all over the globe. Read more...

  • Ecover’s 30 Under 30 Contest is Back

    Updated: 2011-09-27 17:35:27
    Explore The Network Nature Planetsave Blue Living Ideas Civilization CleanTechnica Gas 2.0 Green Building Elements Ecopreneurist The Inspired Economist Daily Life Insteading Eat . Drink . . Better Green Living Ideas Green Divas Radio Society sustainablog EcoLocalizer Red , Green Blue OzHouse Creativity Crafting A Green World FeelGood Style Google Plus importantmedia Facebook Login Advertise About Jeff McIntire-Strasburg has been blogging a greener world via sustainablog since 2003 Living How to Build a Rocket Stove : 5 Plans Technology The Ductless Heat Pump : an Efficient Heating and Cooling Technology Building with Tires for Energy Efficiency and Disaster . Living Top 10 Tips For a Zero Waste Home About Business Culture Living Media Politics Products Science Sustainability Technology

  • Expanding Deserts, Falling Water Tables, and Toxic Pollutants Driving People from Their Homes

    Updated: 2011-09-27 14:28:22
    Thanks to Fred Stanback for this article. See: http://www.earth-policy.org/book_bytes/2011/wotech6_ss2 Expanding Deserts, Falling Water Tables, and Toxic Pollutants Driving People from Their Homes By Lester R. Brown People do not normally leave their homes, their families, and their communities unless they have no other option. Yet as environmental stresses mount, we can expect to see a [...]

  • The End of Growth

    Updated: 2011-09-26 14:51:07
    Bestselling author Richard Heinberg has a new book, “The End of Growth.” Richard Heinberg, one of the world’s foremost Peak Oil educators and best-selling authors, has just published his latest book, The End of Growth: Adapting to Our New Economic Reality (New Society Publishers, August 2011).  To obtain the book or for more information, visit http://richardheinberg.com/bookshelf/the-end-of-growth-book.  Here’s [...]

  • Countries Slow to Use Global Fund Grants to Fund Contraceptives: A Call-to-Action for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Advocates

    Updated: 2011-09-26 14:48:52
    Thanks to Suzy Sacher of JSI for this article regarding the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. Countries Slow to Use Global Fund Grants to Fund Contraceptives: A Call-to-Action for Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Advocates Family planning programs are often chronically underfunded, and countries should take advantage of Global Fund grants to procure not only [...]

  • Water crisis, population surge prompt rethink on food: UN

    Updated: 2011-09-26 14:28:00
    Interesting that reducing population growth does not enter the discussion: Water crisis, population surge prompt rethink on food: UN Date: Monday, August 22, 2011 Source: Agence France Presse Population growth and water stress are driving Earth to a food and environmental crunch that only better farming techniques and smarter use of the ecosystem will avert, [...]

  • The Cost of Aging-Induced Chronic Disease

    Updated: 2011-09-26 13:49:44
    From In Search of Enlightenment: "On this WHO website the fact that chronic disease killed 9 million people under the age of 60 last year is highlighted. This is of course a human tragedy that should be mitigated. That is twice the number of deaths estimated to be caused by all injuries in the world. However, if you do the math on this data, that means that 27 million people worldwide died from chronic disease that is caused (primarily, though the story is complex) by aging. This is 75% of the world's chronic disease burden. Aging is the leading cause...

  • Brightfarms: The Hydroponic Farm for the Grocery Store Roof

    Updated: 2011-09-23 19:13:24
    : Explore The Network Nature Planetsave Blue Living Ideas Civilization CleanTechnica Gas 2.0 Green Building Elements Ecopreneurist The Inspired Economist Daily Life Insteading Eat . Drink . . Better Green Living Ideas Green Divas Radio Society sustainablog EcoLocalizer Red , Green Blue OzHouse Creativity Crafting A Green World FeelGood Style Google Plus importantmedia Facebook Login Advertise About Jeff McIntire-Strasburg has been blogging a greener world via sustainablog since 2003 Living How to Build a Rocket Stove : 5 Plans Technology The Ductless Heat Pump : an Efficient Heating and Cooling Technology Building with Tires for Energy Efficiency and Disaster . Living Top 10 Tips For a Zero Waste Home About Business Culture Living Media Politics Products Science Sustainability Technology

  • GROWTH OF URBAN AREAS POSES LONG-TERM THREATS

    Updated: 2011-09-23 14:17:19
    Thanks to Nick Rust for this article. Please see: http://e360.yale.edu/digest/growth_of_urban_areas_poses_long-term_threats_study_says/3095/ e360 digest 22 Aug 2011 Growth of Urban Areas Poses Long-Term Threats, Study Says A new study says the explosive growth of urban areas worldwide over the next two decades poses significant risks to human populations and the global environment, from the loss of agricultural [...]

  • Post Growth Institute’s Submission to the Australian government for a Sustainable Population Policy

    Updated: 2011-09-22 14:20:04
    Thanks to Dave Gardner for this link to the Post Growth Institute’s submission to the Australian government when it was formulating its new population “policy.” It’s a thorough collection of reasons to stop pursuing both population and economic growth. http://www.environment.gov.au/sustainability/population/consultation/submissions/pubs/0194.pdf

  • An Approaching Golden Age for Africa?

    Updated: 2011-09-22 09:20:46
    Desie Heita reports on a recently released research paper on the continent’s economy. The paper, by Simon Freemantle who is a senior analyst with Standard Bank's African Political Economy Unit, emphasises the potential of Africa’s young and fast growing population to fuel Africa’s future economic success. She reports: Read more...

  • Book: Seeds of Destruction

    Updated: 2011-09-21 14:08:05
    Thanks to Allan Hendry for this information about his new book. Seeds of Destruction This new eco-thriller, although a page-turning read aimed at the popular market, nevertheless carries powerful messages about ecology and population. Very readable, complex, high in action and set internationally, it still manages to present stark facts to those who might have [...]

  • Lucky Number 60!

    Updated: 2011-09-21 05:38:20
    A couple celebrate their 60th grandchild. Read more...

  • Children and Materialism

    Updated: 2011-09-19 23:11:36
    A new UNICEF report presents sobering findings for the UK. Read more...

  • I empty my skimmer every day. Is there a better way to keep leaves out of my pond? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-19 21:16:31
    Leaves are notoriously difficult to train. Try as you might, they simply fall wherever they please. And when their drop zone of choice is your pond, the task of cleaning them out quickly loses its novelty. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep even the most determined leaves out – and cleaning your skimmer on a regular basis is just the beginning.

  • Infant Mortality Rate Drops

    Updated: 2011-09-17 06:11:38
    A new report shows that the infant mortality rate has dropped by a third in the past twenty years. Read more...

  • The Population Summit in Moscow Revisited

    Updated: 2011-09-14 03:52:55
    A video from the Population Research Institute about the Population Summit in Moscow back in June. Read more...

  • Prince Charles and our Extinction

    Updated: 2011-09-13 03:55:29
    Prince Charles has delivered his first speech as president of the WWF UK. Read more...

  • There are so many different types of pond lights. How many do I need – and which are the easiest to install? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-12 18:48:29
    It’s true. Although it seems like it should be simple, the sheer variety of available pond lights can make it a bit daunting to choose what’s right for your needs. But in truth, that’s where it starts: decide exactly what you want to light – and how – and the choices sort of narrow themselves.

  • It’s been cold where I live. Should I stop with my bacteria now? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-12 18:37:39
    In bacteria paradise, the temperature in your backyard pond would never fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. When water temperatures drop below 50 for any sustained period of time, the bacteria call it quits for the season.

  • Rugby World Cup 2011

    Updated: 2011-09-09 02:54:22
    Today is the start of the Rugby World Cup 2011. Read more...

  • US Politics and Counting Heads

    Updated: 2011-09-08 03:54:10
    The political issues surrounding th US 2010 Census. Read more...

  • Should I use just one type of filter media or is multiple types better? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

    Updated: 2011-09-02 18:35:07
    When it comes to filter media, your pond – and the fish and plants that call it home – benefit from variety. Because each type of filter media provides different benefits to your pond’s water quality, each one plays a vital role, and none should be overlooked.

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