Many detractors of the environmental movement would have us believe that this struggle is a sort of contest which pits the rights and needs of the environment against the rights and needs of humans, with a gain on one side being a loss for the other.
As the world grows more populous and the gap between the highest and lowest socioeconomic levels of society grow wider, one of the great challenges to human rights activists and environmentalists alike remains trying to produce safe, decent housing that is affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
In an increasingly globalized world, it is sometimes easier to see the differences between cultures, nations and ethnic groups than to appreciate their similarities. One thing, however, that might bring more nations and peoples
Economic disparity both in the United States and across the globe has become a matter for continued conversation and debate, especially in recent years. And even without research or statistics to back it up, most people are well aware of the fact that poverty is both
Many sociologists and environmentalists predict that in the coming decades, the natural resource over which countries go to war will not be oil but water.
Modern agribusiness calls for large-scale, highly mechanized practices that require large amounts of fossil fuels, water and heavy use of chemical fertilizers to keep up production quotas.
In any country anywhere, it is the nature of small family farms and small, locally-owned businesses that give a particular town its individual character. It is the really great café on the town square
Since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in October of 2001, the environmental degradation of this land has been severe. One of the biggest problems has been deforestation,
From the times of earliest recorded history, humanity has gone to war. The reasons have been as diverse as humans themselves. Man has gone to war for religious or ethnic differences,
Desertification refers to a complicated ecological process and in general it does not get the media attention or press times that is warranted by this serious issue.
Since the advent of modern agricultural practices, a movement which was greatly accelerated after World War II, pesticide use has been pervasive and widespread
One of these “endangered” programs is environmental education, classes which teach students about concepts like ecosystems, as well as the impact that human behavior can have on these systems.
When many people hear the term “human rights”, they usually think about the right to freely practice one’s religion, offer political opinions or follow one’s way of life
The demographics of the world are shifting, perhaps more dramatically than they have done at any other point in human history. A combination of increased longevity and a decrease in fertility rates
Many people can feel helpless when they look at the extent of the environmental issues that are facing the world today and realize just how big the problem is.
Everyone is now aware of the fact that increased burning of fossil fuels has been linked to climate change and to air pollution, and one of the biggest offenders in this category
Most people are aware nowadays about ethical food shopping. Buying organic, local foods that have been sustainably grown or raised is important for the environment,
With extreme droughts like those in California and many states reporting that they are in “water stress” conditions, what you do around your home and yard is more important than ever.
