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Stanford medical researchers and administrators discuss how to make U.S. health care more sustainable
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Stanford medical researchers and administrators discuss how to make U.S. health care more sustainable

The health care sector accounts for almost 10% of U.S. emissions and is one of the country’s largest producers of waste. What can be done to make it more sustainable, while maintaining safety?
Jordan’s worsening water crisis a warning for the world
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Jordan’s worsening water crisis a warning for the world

Dwindling water supplies and a growing population will halve per capita water use in Jordan by the end of this century.

Paul R. Ehrlich: A survival revolution in response
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Paul R. Ehrlich: A survival revolution in response

When our paper on “Underestimating the challenges of avoiding a ghastly future" was published, many people wanted to know more about what might be done to avoid a catastrophic collapse of civilization, as bad news cascades upon us almost daily.

Shaping a sustainable planetary society – A MAHB dialogue with John Hewson, Chairman of The Commission on the Human Future
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Shaping a sustainable planetary society – A MAHB dialogue with John Hewson, Chairman of The Commission on the Human Future

I think probably the best way to deal with population is to put women in charge of the process for a while.

VIDEO: Why it’s time to think about human extinction with Dr David Suzuki
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VIDEO: Why it’s time to think about human extinction with Dr David Suzuki

The environmentalist, activist, professor of genetics and science broadcaster hits us with some home truths about what our future will look like if we continue to live the way we have been.

The effects of climate change on water shortages
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The effects of climate change on water shortages

Rainfall declines induced by climate change are expected to be compounded in Jordan by historically limited water resources and ballooning population growth punctuated by influxes of refugees.

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