Topic: Thomas Malthus
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Charles Dickens: His 10 most memorable characters
To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, here is a tribute to 10 of his most unforgettable characters.
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Charles Dickens: His 10 most memorable characters
To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, here is a tribute to 10 of his most unforgettable characters.
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Opinion: When some yell 'scarcity,' time to act abundantly
The recent Republican plan to offset hurricane relief through budget cuts reflects an outmoded 'scarcity doctrine' that invites limitation in society. Applying a loaves-and-fishes 'abundance model' does the opposite. A small liberal arts college in North Carolina shows why.
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As world population heads toward a peak, Malthusian worries reemerge
By 2050, the planet will add the equivalent of a new China and India in population. Africa is increasingly seen as the new global breadbasket in the quest to feed all those people.
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The rise, fall, and rise of disaster
The threat of disaster keeps retreating, but that doesn't mean it's gone.
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Toward a greener economy
Scientists seek a more sustainable model for growth
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman exhorts us to unite to fight global warming and excess consumption.
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