http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/ Sustainable, Creative, Enlighted Living Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:37:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/comment-page-1/#comment-437 What’s Next for Nature? Innovation and a few Ads at Victoria E :: Writer, Model, Environmentalist Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:26:06 +0000 http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/#comment-437 [...] The first essay, by William Ginn, presents an under-represented side of biofuel production. I particularly enjoyed his piece; the fact-based presentation really helped to drive the point home. “Our challenge is to ensure that we don’t create another, equally devastating “solution” in our quest to solve the climate and energy problems.” I find this simple concept is something that we should always keep in mind at this crucial time (see my “How to save the world with pollution” post for a similar concept). The next essay, focusing on marine conservation, is not as good. The piece reads far too much like a press release than an actual contemplative essay. The third essay, by their Chief Scientist Peter Kareiva, is much more captivating. His discussion on expanding past just plain ecosystem conservation is one that I would love to see extended upon into a full-length publishable magazine article. Saving nature is a substantial human undertaking, but if we won’t protect our own health and well-being, the whole planet will continue to suffer. No element stands alone; it’s all connected. How do some keep losing sight of that? [...] [...] The first essay, by William Ginn, presents an under-represented side of biofuel production. I particularly enjoyed his piece; the fact-based presentation really helped to drive the point home. “Our challenge is to ensure that we don’t create another, equally devastating “solution” in our quest to solve the climate and energy problems.” I find this simple concept is something that we should always keep in mind at this crucial time (see my “How to save the world with pollution” post for a similar concept). The next essay, focusing on marine conservation, is not as good. The piece reads far too much like a press release than an actual contemplative essay. The third essay, by their Chief Scientist Peter Kareiva, is much more captivating. His discussion on expanding past just plain ecosystem conservation is one that I would love to see extended upon into a full-length publishable magazine article. Saving nature is a substantial human undertaking, but if we won’t protect our own health and well-being, the whole planet will continue to suffer. No element stands alone; it’s all connected. How do some keep losing sight of that? [...]

]]> http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Victoria E Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:04:12 +0000 http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/#comment-353 I have a feeling that you are oh so right. Skeptics, despite all the evidence, are still looking for some short-term solution to cling to, which will only make the problem worse in the long run. I have a feeling that you are oh so right. Skeptics, despite all the evidence, are still looking for some short-term solution to cling to, which will only make the problem worse in the long run.

]]> http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/comment-page-1/#comment-295 urbanecoinc.com » Carnival of the Green #56 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:23:15 +0000 http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/#comment-295 [...] Victoria E discusses why global warming wouldn’t really be so bad if we had more pollution to shade us from all that pesky sun. Kind of reminds me of something the Yes Men would do. Sigh. Take a look at Victoria’s posting here. [...] [...] Victoria E discusses why global warming wouldn’t really be so bad if we had more pollution to shade us from all that pesky sun. Kind of reminds me of something the Yes Men would do. Sigh. Take a look at Victoria’s posting here. [...]

]]> http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Keith R Sun, 03 Dec 2006 17:31:39 +0000 http://victoria-e.com/2006/11/29/how-to-save-the-world-with-pollution/#comment-293 Interesting article. I somehow doubt this will be the last we hear of this concept, joke or not. The climate skeptics doubtless will pick it up, find some way to twist it to their advantage and run with it. :-( Regards, Keith Interesting article. I somehow doubt this will be the last we hear of this concept, joke or not. The climate skeptics doubtless will pick it up, find some way to twist it to their advantage and run with it.
Regards,
Keith

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