People cause more soil erosion than all natural processes
Human activity causes 10 times more erosion of continental surfaces than all natural processes combined, an analysis by a University of Michigan geologist shows.
Food & Water
US: Farmers dig in for oil crunch
With crude oil prices reaching the $50-plus per barrel mark last week, Louisiana farmers are facing an unsettling outlook for energy and other inputs as they look ahead to the 2005 growing season.
Water scarcity: A looming crisis?
As part of Planet Under Pressure, a BBC News Online series looking at some of the biggest environmental problems facing humanity, Alex Kirby explores fears of an impending global water crisis.
World Food Day: Iraqi farmers aren’t celebrating
Not only does the Iraqi government hand over their crude oil to US corporations, they now ban Iraqi farmers from saving their seeds. Transnational biotech corporations are given control over Iraqi seed banks.
Compromise, Hell!
Economic WMDs are being used against our people in a version of “freedom” that makes greed the dominant economic virtue.
Restoring Degraded Soils a Matter of Urgency
Research has shown that declining crops yields are, in most cases, exponentially linked to loss of soil quality. Soils are threatened by water and wind erosion, nutrient depletion and salinisation, among other things.
Food for Thought
Toby Risk visits a small, diverse and self-sufficient farm in Britain that means to set an example for the rest of the country
Oil price rise hits cattle operator
One of Australia’s largest cattle operators says the dramatic rise in oil prices this year has cost it about $1 million.
Sustainable Agriculture: Critical Ecological, Social & Economic Issues
Various ecological, social and economic challenges must be addressed if agriculture is to be truly sustainable. Martin Khor, Director of the Third World Network, discusses the choices facing developing countries and policy makers, and suggests some ways forward.
Renewable electrical generation an ‘economic driver’ — study
Renewable energy production is “an economic driver as well as a nice thing to placate tree-huggers,” according to an energy specialist with the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Southern Africa Faces Food, Water Crises – Study
Southern Africa faces major challenges to feed its swelling populations and to keep its wells from running dry, a study showed.
Toilets vs. Life as We Know It
What are we really flushing down the toilet? Toilets are a surprisingly important subject for maintaining ‘life as we know it.’ Most of us don’t even connect toilets and sustainability. The reasons are not immediately obvious; and have essentially escaped Humanity, especially Western Humanity “forever.” Individuals have realized the importance, but not cultures. Therefore, the cultures have disappeared.
