Insulating the Third Rail--Human Overpopulation
Addressing Human Overpopulation Without Fear of Electrocution
An almost universal causal factor in social, environmental, economic, political, and health problems, and impediment to sustainability, is human overpopulation. Population creates demand, and demand results in overuse and depletion of resources of all kinds--yet few are willing to recognize, address, and solve it. Fear is a central reason for this lack of ...learn more
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voice, and everyone is safe. This group gathers to address a nearly universal problem, Human Overpopulation. This issue has been treated as "hands-off", since advocating any policy regarding population is politically dangerous, treated as "the third rail" of politics and advocacy, causing political "electrocution". However, it is a problem that touches and complicates practically every other problem, making them much more difficult or impossible to solve, therefore it must be addressed. One of the most important papers on the subject is by Garrett Hardin, "The Tragedy of the Commons" where he correctly states that human overpopulation is an issue of the Commons, and one that needs moral action among leaders. It is very worthy reading. Vision We envision a world where:
(From the organization Population Coalition)
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World Population Tops 6.6 Billion
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Welcome Randolph! Feel free to jump into the discussions, start one or add/edit content. Wibowo Sulistio 10:02 pm
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Afghanistan has a ecological footprint of .123 - the smallest in the world. The United Arab Emirates has the largest footprint 11.868. Afghanistan could have a sustainable population of 191 million, present population 24 million. The United Arab Emirates sustainable population should be 252 thousands, but it's present day population is 3 million. The U.S.'s sustainable population is 31 million, so the U.S. should cut its population or reduce its foot print, simple as that. So one or the other - you pick. frankpatton 3:56 pm
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Oh, by the way, I got that info from: http://www.swivel.com/ frankpatton 3:59 pm
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Hi folks - our group - http://www.wiserearth.org/group/theherogeneration - are building a sustainability slide show to help fast-track broader community understanding of sustainability issues- population growth is obviously a critical element - feel free to visit us and consider adding your thoughts on key messages and info in the population section of the wiki. Best wishes John Rainbird John Rainbird 4:55 am
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Frank, you say Afghanistan's sustainable population is 191 million and the USA sustainable population is 31 million? That doesn't make sense to me. Can you clarify? Eric F. Olson 4:55 pm
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I dont get it?! Just because an area or country has a small environmental footprint doesn't/shouldn't justify an increase in population. It is the same problem that we have with climate change, gloabl warming, if areas are looked at in isolation from each other, the whole picture is lost. The stance that only looks at bits of the problem and the planet in isolation is what has got us into this mess int he first place. The whole needs to be looked at to come up with an answer, well it would be a good place to start Celeste Salter 6:09 pm
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Don't think Frank was suggesting that Afghans should have many children... but I'd agree with Celeste that as important details are, they must not be viewed separately from the bigger picture. Have you guys heard of the Happy Planet Index (HPI) btw? The most interesting index I found so far incorporating eco-footprint. Wibowo Sulistio 12:53 am
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Somebody should tell the Pope he's not very helpful when it comes to endless population expansion. benedictxvi@vatican.va frankpatton 10:22 am
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Talking points - population's relationship to water
"The Sierra runoff, San Joaquin Aquifer, and Colorado River are all overstressed with not only climate change but mostly from the overbreeding latinos and other immigrants, legal and invader. The so" ...more
moguitar commented 7 days ago
Octo Mom Signs Reality TV Deal
"The Octomom is a strange celebrity for the 21st century.
US octuplets mom and her 14 kids get TV show
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Southern California woman who gave birth to the world's
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GreenEric commented 5 months ago
UN: half world's population to face water stress by 2030
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UN: half world's population to face water stress by 2030
Report calls for increase in water infrastructure investment as climate
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frankpatton commented 7 months ago
"Third Rail" metaphor not portable to all cultures and languages
"Actually the 'third rail' in reality are two rails, one technology and two, non-renewable resources. Technology is the rail of illusion and non-renewable resources is the rail of stupidity.&nbs" ...more
frankpatton commented 9 months ago
Valuable Resources
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Digital Library of the Commons (DLC)
From the DLC Website, "The Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) is a gateway to the international literature on the commons. This site contains an author-submission portal; an archive of full-text art ...more
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BANGLADESH: Too young to marry
DHAKA, 31 July 2009 (IRIN) - Too many teenage girls are
getting married in Bangladesh today, say health specialists.
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Population Experts Flood the Airwaves
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following is an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Malcolm Potts and
Leon Kolankiewicz, featured on the radio station KGNU Colorado on
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Home 2009 Project film
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Blue Planet United
Activities: Educational, Networking
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Business Ethics Network
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Type: Network/ Coalition/ Collective
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David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Activities: Philanthropy
Scope: international
Type: Foundation
Scope: international
Type: Foundation
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World Overpopulation Awareness
Activities: Activist
Scope: international
Type: Non Governmental Organization
Scope: international
Type: Non Governmental Organization
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