environment

Failing on environmental issues

Big, well written op-ed on mongabay,com includes:

Submitted by Martin Williams on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 09:58

Conservationists wrong to exaggerate threats

Interesting article in the Ecologist, inc on green groups going too far in public relations efforts, which are well-intentioned, but can use ridiculously over-the-top claims. Includes:

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Instead of making exaggerated claims about species becoming extinct, NGOs could make progress on issues like deforestation by collaborating more closely with companies, claims a new report

Submitted by Martin Williams on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 12:11

China serious re climate change yet building power plants

Good article in Time tells of China becoming serious about climate change (not in the article, but surely important - China is prone to severe weather, and the country's scientists have indicated there are already problems from global warming); yet dependent on coal for sustaining and building growth. Includes:

Submitted by Martin Williams on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 11:28

Environmentalism overwhelmed by captitalism

Only just learned of a New Scientist Special report: How our economy is killing the Earth. Introductory article notes:

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Consumption of resources is rising rapidly, biodiversity is plummeting and just about every measure shows humans affecting Earth on a vast scale. Most of us accept the need for a more sustainable way to live, by reducing carbon emissions, developing renewable technology and increasing energy efficiency.

Submitted by Martin Williams on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 21:22

WWF report shows earth resources over-stretched

From WWF:

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Gland, Switzerland: The world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as human demands on the world's natural capital reach nearly a third more than earth can sustain.

That is the stark warning contained in the latest edition of WWF’s Living Planet Report, the leading statement of the planet’s health. In addition global natural wealth and diversity continues to decline, and more and more countries are slipping into a state of permanent or seasonal water stress.

“The world is currently struggling with the consequences of over-valuing its financial assets,” said WWF International Director-General James Leape, “but a more fundamental crisis looms ahead -- an ecological credit crunch caused by under-valuing the environmental assets that are the basis of all life and prosperity.”

Submitted by Martin Williams on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 10:34

Freelance writer, photographer and conservationist Dr Martin Williams

Originally from Yorkshire, UK, and based in Hong Kong since 1987, I'm a writer and photographer, also nature tour leader and ecological consultant, with a strong interest in wildlife and conservation issues including global warming.

Submitted by Martin on Mon, 05/09/2005 - 19:54
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