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On the Path Past 9 Billion, Little Crosstalk Between U.N. Sessions on Population and Global Warming

by Myrna Posted on September 20, 2014

As the United Nations convenes sessions on global warming and population growth, a new study foresees rising human numbers through 2100. Credit –  On the Path Past 9 Billion, Little Crosstalk Between U.N. Sessions on Population and Global Warming ; ; ;

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Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action

by Myrna Posted on September 19, 2014

Michael Bloomberg, a mayor turned U.N. climate envoy, explains what cities can do to blunt climate change and its impacts. Source article:  Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action ; ; ;

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Microsoft Wants Minecraft to Make It Cool. Good Luck.

by DorthySilver Posted on September 18, 2014

Mother Jones

Microsoft rattled the gaming world this week when it announced it would spend $2.5 billion to acquire Minecraft, a wildly popular indie videogame. By buying the game, Microsoft hopes to tap into players’ wallets. But what’s less clear is whether Microsoft can win over gamers, some of whom are criticizing Microsoft for trying to buy its way to cool—and stifling creativity in the process.

Minecraft’s premise is simple: Players are dropped into a world with LEGO-style blocks, and can then choose their own adventures—exploring, building new structures, or fighting monsters. The game has legions of devoted followers—including hardcore gamers, elementary school kids, and United Nations staffers who have asked citizens in developing countries to use the program to design better public spaces. Some gamers are earning a living off of Minecraft by uploading game videos to YouTube and taking a chunk of the ad revenue, and they’re not shying away from slamming the deal.

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Potosi Journal: For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity

by Myrna Posted on September 16, 2014

A silver-rich mountain — seen by many Bolivians as a potent national symbol — is caving in after centuries of mining, but many of the men who work on the mountain do not want to move. Source: Potosi Journal: For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity

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The Big Fix: Sun and Wind Alter Global Landscape, Leaving Utilities Behind

by Myrna Posted on September 13, 2014

Electric utility executives all over the world are watching nervously as technologies they once dismissed as irrelevant begin to threaten their long-established business plans. Link to article: The Big Fix: Sun and Wind Alter Global Landscape, Leaving Utilities Behind ; ; ;

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Germany’s Offshore Wind Push

by Myrna Posted on September 13, 2014

The small German island of Heligoland, a popular tourist destination, is undergoing dramatic change as the wind industry takes over. Credit:  Germany’s Offshore Wind Push ; ; ;

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Pesticide Levels in Waterways Have Dropped, Reducing the Risks to Humans

by Myrna Posted on September 11, 2014

Regulation has helped clean up agricultural and mixed-use waterways, but the ubiquity of some chemicals in household products has increased the threat to aquatic life in urban streams. Read more:  Pesticide Levels in Waterways Have Dropped, Reducing the Risks to Humans ; ; ;

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The Texas Tribune: Aquifer Is No Quick Fix for Central Texas Thirst

by Myrna Posted on September 11, 2014

Experts disagree how much water the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer holds and how long it would be able to sustain Central Texas’s growing population. Source:   The Texas Tribune: Aquifer Is No Quick Fix for Central Texas Thirst ; ; ;

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Can Humans Get Used to Having a Two-Way Relationship with Earth’s Climate?

by Myrna Posted on September 10, 2014

Can humans get used to having a two-way relationship with Earth’s climate? Original post:  Can Humans Get Used to Having a Two-Way Relationship with Earth’s Climate? ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Can Humans Get Used to Having a Two-Way Relationship with Earth’s Climate?

by Myrna Posted on September 10, 2014

Can humans get used to having a two-way relationship with Earth’s climate? Link:  Dot Earth Blog: Can Humans Get Used to Having a Two-Way Relationship with Earth’s Climate? ; ; ;

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