A new series of Atlases created by scientists at the University of Sheffield rescale the world’s land masses according to population growth. The series of nearly 200 psychedelic maps make for some interesting reading. I wonder what those geographers are smokin’? Whatever it is, I think I want some.
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The calculation involves some re-spacing so that each individual would have an equal...
So, you’ve decided you want to lead a greener life? That’s great! As someone who also cares about the planet and the living conditions we are creating for our future generations (of humans and other sentient beings) I sincerely thank you.
This posting should help you to better understand how our everyday choices and habits affect what we generally call “ecological and carbon footprints”.
The...
The prestigious University of Cambridge Programme (translation: ‘Program’) for Sustainability Leadership has released their list of the top 50 books on Sustainability, chosen by their alumni.
This is a remarkable resource for anyone interested in catching up on their studies, or formalizing an opinion on today’s environmental issues. I’m sure it would also be a great help in impressing hot...
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I love that TV show Monk, about an obsessive San Francisco detective who gets all freaked out at the slightest breach of hygiene. I wonder how he would feel about this new environmental movement?
You see, down there in South America a revolution has started. Its a streaming revolution, led by an army of urinators, taking aim at a single target: conservation.
The new campaign in Brazil was designed to teach...
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EARTHactually on Aug 27th, 2009 in
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As a surgeon must see the human body in a totally different light than the rest of us, so earth scientists tend to see the planet. It’s difficult to convey to people the profound interconnectedness of our earth system and the magnitude of its complexity. Yet, we typically feel a need to do so, much more I imagine than a chemist or physicist feels the need to convey his understanding to those around...
The blog 'EARTHactually' was started by a group of young scientists, teachers and activists who study the state of our planet and ways to live in harmony on it. Our mission is to create a lively forum for the discussion of all things Earth related without censoring, editing or peer-review.