The continued belief that rising human numbers have no impact on the environment is misguided.
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Nicholas was risen for to pisse
Production and use of nitrogen fertilizer is expensive and a significant source of air and water pollution and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Fine Dining
It pays to be a freshetarian locavore for the best nutrition and the least environmental impact.
The Whine of a Mosquito on a Summer Night
Overall, mosquitoes have been the deadliest predator of humans throughout history.
The Big Cave
Residential energy makes a huge contribution to energy use.
Recycling metals
with rising human population new (virgin) sources of ore will be mined to satisfy the demand for more products.
Bill Schlesinger
agriculture, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, faculty, fossil fuels, plastics, recycling, waste
agriculture, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, faculty, fossil fuels, plastics, recycling, waste
Rethinking Biodegradable
the storage of plant-derived carbon in everyday products that are landfilled may help sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
Invasive Species
We pay close attention to human disease, but we let the global transport of exotic species, pests, and pathogens proceed with little notice.
Bill Schlesinger
conservation, energy, environmental health, faculty, food, population growth, resource use
conservation, energy, environmental health, faculty, food, population growth, resource use
The Pursuit of Happiness
Countries such as the U.S., are likely engaging in much frivolous consumption of energy without benefits to health and happiness.
Oil and water don’t mix
Most of the oil in the sea comes from human activities near the coast.