Published by Suzanne York on 16 May 2013

Reviving Rivers: A Sign of Hope for the Colorado

By Suzanne York (6degreesofpopulation.org) With over 7 billion people on the planet, demand for water for household, agricultural, and industrial use is increasing even faster than population growth. Many areas, such as the southwestern US and northern Mexico, are already experiencing competing demands on water in a region heavily reliant on this most precious of natural [...]

Published by Suzanne York on 04 Apr 2013

Empowering Communities in Ethiopia

By Suzanne York, 6degreesofpopulation.org. There is nothing like going out into the field and seeing first-hand what is happening on the ground to validate your work and experience. That’s when you learn how projects, ideas, and initiatives can really work (or in some cases, not work). Here in Ethiopia, after the recent conference of the [...]

Published by Suzanne York on 30 Jan 2013

Have You Had Enough? A Plan for a Sustainable Economy

By Suzanne York. Original posted at 6degreesofpopulation.org Here’s the deal: forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don’t be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done. ~Paul [...]

Published by Suzanne York on 29 Aug 2012

Learning From Burning Man

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Are those global warming pushers behind this? No, it’s Burning Man, and it happens every year. Suzanne York talks about the 2012 theme, Fertility 2.0, and what this has to do with global sustainability. › Continue reading…

Published by Suzanne York on 02 Aug 2012

Aspen, Ideas, and How to Really Talk About Population Growth

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From the polarization of U.S. politics to the Supreme Court’s healthcare decision to education, people are genuinely looking for answers and talking about ways to best tackle today’s pressing issues. Read about Suzanne York’s experience at the conference! › Continue reading…

Published by Peggy on 12 Jun 2012

Rio+20, Here We Come: But Will Population Issues Be Heard?

In less than a month the world, or at least the environmentally-inclined members of the world, will be in the throes of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development UNCSD, or Rio+20. Despite the official summit focus on the green economy and sustainable development, there are many groups and individuals working hard to turn attention toward population growth.