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Center for International Earth Science Information Network Columbia University's CIESIN specializes in online data and interdisciplinary research related to human interactions in the environment. This site features a helpful "Education" section, an "In The Spotlight" section and more.

The Electronic Green Journal A web-based professional journal on international environmental topics. The journal is sponsored by the University of Idaho Library and provides peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, news, and information on current international environmental topics.

Earthwatch Institute Earthwatch Institute is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable conservation of our natural resources. Earthwatch puts their members and volunteers in the field where they can assist scientists with their research. The site features news, educational resources, profiles of current expeditions, and lots more.

Busy Person's Guide to Greener Living This is a how-to guide providing advice and tools for living greener. The site includes eco-tips and links to further information.

Envirolink This is the home page of a non-profit organization which serves as an umbrella for hundreds of environmental organizations.

Environmental Job Descriptions At this site you will find listings and descriptions of dozens of jobs and careers in environmental science.

Union of Concerned Scientists This organization of scientists speaks up against practices that they consider dangerous to the planet and its inhabitants. UCS’s current focuses are biotechnology, antibiotic resistance, and sustainable agriculture.

The State of the Planet. Laura Bradford and Andrea Dorfman Time August 26, 2002 v160 i9 pA15+
The good news is that population growth is slowing and some environmental issues are diminishing, but there are still many threats to the environment, as detailed in this list from Time.
Hint: enter "population growth" into keywords search engine.

What is globalisation? Geographical
Oct 2003 v75 i10 p44(2)
Learn more about the definition of globalization in this interesting article.
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Skills and abilities needed by environmental health science and protection professionals in the public sector. Journal of Environmental Health Jan-Feb 2003 v65 i6 p31(1)
This brief article describes the top environmental issues that should be part of the college environmental science curriculum.
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Conservation medicine: combining the best of all worlds. (Focus) Bob Weinhold Environmental Health Perspectives
August 2003 v111 i10 pA525(6)
Learn about a new environmental field: conservation medicine.
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Population Connection Previously named Zero Population Growth, Population Connection describes itself as the nation's largest grassroots organization concerned with the impacts of rapid population growth and wasteful consumption. The site contains news, continually updated population statistics, a FAQ page on human population, and lots more.

Macroeconomics and Growth This World Bank page discusses economic growth, poverty reduction, and disparities around the world.

Population Reference Bureau Visit this site to learn more about how global population is increasing.

Too Many Rich People An article by Paul Ehrlich that explores the relative burdens that the rich and poor place on the planet. Read this for a good explanation of human carrying capacity. This speech was given at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development and was reprinted in Brain Food.

Worldwatch Institute The institute fosters the evolution of an environmentally sustainable society. Their site includes a huge number of articles and alerts describing how far we are from that goal.

Zero Population Growth Home Page ZPG describes itself as the nation's largest organization concerned with the impact of rapid population growth and wasteful consumption. The site contains news, population statistics, a FAQ regarding human population growth, and a quiz.

Population Matters. Danielle Nierenburg, Brian Halweil, and Curtis Runyan. World Watch Sept-Oct 2002 v15 i5 p36(2)
Thoraya Obaid, the Executive Director of the UN Population Fund, talks about getting the world to pay attention to population.
Hint: enter "population growth" into keywords search engine.

UN FAO Launches Global Study 'World Agriculture: Towards 2015/2030'. Ascribe Wire Service Ascribe Wire Service August 20, 2002 pNA
The increase in food supply will outstrip population growth, but that is not all good news for developing countries.
Hint: enter "food population" into keywords search engine.

Companies named as leaders in sustainability strive to reward investors. Alex Barkawi Business and the Environment Oct 2002 v13 i10 p8(2)
Companies that want to make sustainability a core value are vying for investors and success in the global marketplace.
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Sustainable positions? Jem Bendell. The Journal of Corporate Citizenship Autumn 2002 p16(2)
What is the role of corporations in world development and sustainability?
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Sustainability indicators built on principles of natural capitalism. Kate Grinberg Business and the Environment Oct 2002 v13 i10 p10(1)
A new corporate audit system uses the principles of natural capitalism to measure a company's success.
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On the brink: the need for fundamental changes in politics and policy—and fast. Jack Beatty. Atlantic Monthly Oct 2002 v290 i3 p34(2)
Globalization can be a worthy endeavor if our goal is to raise everyone's standard of living, not just those who are already benefiting.
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How to think about globalization. M.A. Casey. First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religious and Political Life Oct 2002 p47(10)
To understand why terrorists might want to attack the United States, one must look at two issues, according to this writer: globalization and religion.
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What is sustainability, anyway? (Biosphere II and Easter Islands) Thomas Prugh; Erik Assadourian World Watch
Sept-Oct 2003 v16 i5 p10(12)
This lengthy article explores the true meaning of sustainability, using Biosphere II and Easter Island as case studies.
Hint: enter "sustainability Easter Island" into keywords search engine.

High stress and low income: The environment of poverty. Clare Ulrich. Human Ecology
Dec 2002 v30 i4 p16(4)
Crowding has both physical and psychological effects on poor people.
Hint: enter "environment poverty" into keywords search engine.

Globalization: Bad Rap, Rich Rewards? If economist Surjit Bhalla has crunched the numbers correctly, the world's poor are indeed way better off, at least relatively. Mark Clifford Business Week Online Feb 28, 2003 pNA
Has globalization actually reduced poverty levels?
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A path for balanced population growth? Winthrop P. Carty Americas English Edition March-April 2003 v55 i2 p54(2)
Learn about population growth trends on various continents and specifically in Latin America.
Hint: enter "population growth" into keywords search engine.

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WorldWise Worldwise is an environmental consumer products company guided by the principle of sustainability. In addition to eco-friendly product information, this site offers information on recycling and understanding product labels.

Measure Your Ecological Footprint Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World March 2002 v9 i3 p16(1)
A quiz created by the editors of Redefining Progress helps you measure your individual impact on the planet.
Hint: enter "ecological footprint" into keywords search engine.

Computer crash: consumers and retailers are surfing the `net and looking to countries like the Netherlands for a solution to recycle or reuse old computer equipment. Connie Vitello. Natural Life Jan-Feb 2003 p28(4)
Recycling your old computer is a new way to lessen your impact on the Earth.
Hint: enter "computer recycle" into keywords search engine.

Report Outlines Ecological Footprint of 146 Nations; Humanity's Consumption Exceeds Earth's Biological Capacity by 20 Percent. Ascribe Higher Education News Service Nov 25, 2002 pNA
Find out what impacts industrialized and developing nations are having on the Earth.
Hint: enter "ecological footprint" into keywords search engine.

Reuse, recycle, remodel: environmentally friendly materials and techniques are changing the way we build in the West. Peter O. Whiteley. Sunset Magazine March 2003 v210 i3 p102(8)
Individuals can make a big difference, especially when it comes to designing the buildings we live in.
Hint: enter "reuse recycle" into keywords search engine.

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Clean Air Trust A nonprofit organization by former Senators Edmund Muskie of Maine and Robert Stafford of Vermont created to educate the public on the value of the Clean Air Act. This site features new updates, links, FAQs, and a 'Clean Air Villain of the Month' section.

Green tax looms in Europe. Colin Baker Airline Business May 1, 2002 p34
The European Commission is considering implementing a tax on emissions to stem pollution.
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Are we burying ourselves in junk mail? Will Nixon. E Dec 1993 v4 n6 p30(8)
Direct mail accounts for a large percentage of the paper used--and wasted--in this country.
Hint: enter "junk mail" into keywords search engine.

EPA releases national pollution prevention results. Stephen Chapman Pesticide and Toxic Chemical News March 3, 2003 v31 i19 p27
The EPA's report shows how important it is to prevent as well as clean up pollution.
Hint: enter "pollution prevention" into keywords search engine.

Green river. David Greenberg Los Angeles Business Journal May 26, 2003 v25 i21 p4(1)
Efforts to clean up the L.A. river are described in this article.
Hint: enter "river pollution" into keywords search engine.

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Horizon Solution Site This site directly solicits case studies in order to provide a forum for the presentation of solutions to vital concerns in the areas of health, population, development and the environment. Here you can read about all of the critical issues in environmental science, using the case studies as a starting point for further understanding.

Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly The Environmental Research Foundation's weekly is archived here. You can search back issues for particular topics, such as dioxin.

China pursues population control to promote sustainable development Xinhua Business Daily Oct 17, 2002 p1008290h5956
The Chinese government announces its continuing commitment to promoting sustainability along with economic progress.
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African countries recognize link between population, development, according to new findings. M2 PressWire Sept 25, 2002 p0
African nations are attempting to control population as they work toward developed nation status.
Hint: enter "Africa development" into keywords search engine.

WORLDWATCH: Two worlds collide. FT Expat Oct 1, 2002, pNA
A summary of the results of the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
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Does economic development lead to mangrove loss? A cross-country analysis. Contemporary Economic Policy Oct 2003 v21 i4 p418(15)
Read the first part of this article to learn more about the link between economic development and environment problems.
Hint: enter "mangrove loss" into keywords search engine.

Divergent paths: environmental policy in Germany, the United States, and Japan. Miranda A. Schreurs. Environment Oct 2003 v45 i8 p8(9)
The three largest economies in the world have the greatest environmental impact, but also the greatest capacity for environmental sustainability, says this recent article.
Hint: enter "ecological footprint" into keywords search engine.

Searching for safe haven: of the planet's more than 6 billion people, some 240 million are on the move, fleeing war, persecution, poverty, environmental degradation, or just seeking a better life. (The Uprooted). Michael Flynn. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Nov-Dec 2002 v58 i6 p22(4)
According to some estimates, climate change and environmental degradation could displace as many as 150 million people by 2050.
Hint: enter "billion people" into keywords search engine.

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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development OECG is a group of 30 member countries who collaborate to develop economic and social policies. The 'Sustainable Development' section of the site is a good source for articles and statistics.

Conservatree Once a paper distribution company, this nonprofit organization is now an advocate for ecologically sustainable paper markets. This site presents great information on paper consumption and realistic strategies for successful conversion to environmentally sound papers.

Earthwatch This is the home page of the United Nations' program that monitors the state of the environment.

Science, Sustainability, and the Human Prospect This address by Peter Raven, President of the AAAS, covers the major environmental problems facing the world.

EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal This site, managed by the World Resources Institute, provides information and links for critical environmental topics. A useful resource for further study, the site offers searchable databases, country profiles, maps, and features for ten topics, including population, climate, biodiversity, and policy.

The modern dilemma and the challenge to systems thinkers. Wes Jackson Systems Research and Behavioral Science Sept-Oct 2002 v19 i5 p399(7)
There are three perspectives in the scientific community on sustainability, according to this article.
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Real Sustainable Development. Assembly Oct 2002 v45 i11 p6(1)
This industry editorial promotes progress in manufacturing and technology as the key to sustainability.
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Ten years on--slow progress on sustainable development. The Lancet Sept 7, 2002 v360 i9335 p737
Has any progress been made since the Rio Earth Summit on sanitation and safe drinking water?
Hint: enter "sustainable development" into keywords search engine.

Rescuing a planet under stress. Lester R. Brown The Humanist Nov-Dec 2003 v63 i6 p25(5)
Learn more about natural capital and what happens when we use more than the Earth can provide.
Hint: enter "natural capital" into keywords search engine.

Red past. Green future? Sustainable development for Ukraine and the post-communist nations. Viktor Vovk, World Watch July-August 2003 v16 i4 p12(12)
This article explores the history of environmental and economic problems in Soviet Russia and how they might create a sustainable economic and environment now.
Hint: enter "red past" into keywords search engine.

Meeting the sustainable development challenge. Tony Blair. The Lancet May 2003 v45 i4 p20(8)
Read what Tony Blair, prime minister of England, says about environmental solutions.
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Doing more ... with less: reducing environmental impact through resource use and efficiency--new research. Energy and Environmental Management Jan-Feb 2003 p18(2)
Using resource strategies that are sustainable makes environmental and economic sense.
Hint: enter "environmental impact" into keywords search engine.

Doing well by doing good. Ed Ayres. World Watch Sept-Oct 2003 v16 i5 p3(2)
Making sound financial investments and protecting the environment can go hand in hand.
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Golf course "hazard" filters runoff pollution. USA Today Magazine June 2003 v131 i2697 p13(1)
Golf courses can team up with environmentalists to reduce pollution run-off.
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Rising Auto Ownership Worries China Environmentalists Knight/Ridder Tribune Business News March 5, 2003 pITEM03064160
More and more Chinese are buying cars, threatening an environmental nightmare.
Hint: enter "auto China" into keywords search engine.

Peddling sustainable brews. Dave Wann. Mother Earth News April-May 2003 p15(1)
A Colorado brewery is a model for sustainable industry.
Hint: enter "sustainable brews" into keywords search engine.