ROGER HALLAM - THE TIME IS NOW

Climate change: a cry from the future | FT

Vector-Borne Diseases:

Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections

Sustainability Resources at the National Academies of Science

Sustainability Resources at the National Academies of Science

Sustainability Resources at the National Academies

Sustainability Resources at the National Academies

 

Encyclopedia of Earth- Millenium Ecosystem Assessment on Biodiversity

http://www.eoearth.org/article/Millennium_Ecosystem_Assessment_on_Biodiversity

Encyclopedia of Earth
Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Earth, an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, expert-reviewed collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and are useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, as well as to the general public.

Fungal Diseases - An Emerging Challenge to Human, Animal and Plant Health

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13147

Fungal Diseases: An Emerging Challenge To Human, Animal, and Plant Health - Workshop Summary
Fungal diseases have contributed to death and disability in humans, triggered global wildlife extinctions and population declines, devastated agricultural crops, and altered forest ecosystem dynamics. Despite the extensive influence of fungi on health and economic well-being, the threats posed by emerging fungal pathogens to life on Earth are often underappreciated and poorly understood. On December 14 and 15, 2010, the IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a public workshop to explore the scientific and policy dimensions associated with the causes and consequences of emerging fungal diseases

2011 Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast

2011 Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast

"As we write this invitation, the World Meteorological Organization  along with NOAA and NASA all have data showing 2010 tied with 2005 for being the hottest year on record .  We also read that in December 2010, Arctic sea-ice cover was the lowest on record.  Just as humanity now recognizes climate change as a predominant scientific, economic and political issue, we also realize it is a profound moral issue.  Life on earth as we know it is mortal – it is susceptible to change, hurt and, yes, death."