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A graph published by researchers at the University of Washington shows various population growth predictions. The graph shows global human population growth from 1990 to 2100, predicted according to how fast we meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Meeting SDG targets for education and contraceptives by 2030 could lead to a lower global population of 6.3 billion in 2100. See main text for more detail.
Social and environmental issues

How big is the human population likely to get?

Human population growth drives a lot of fears and misguided decisions. This largely comes down to a scarcity mentality: we have a growing population and limited resources to sustain them. There is a clear win-win scenario but far-right regimes can’t bring themselves to recognize it. The following is an excerpt from my almost-complete book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet, for which I’m currently seeking a publisher. Continue reading How big is the human population likely to get?

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A screenshot of a book title and subtitle. In large font is the word Climactic. This word is in blue except for the letters "act" which are colored green. Underneath is the subtitle, A Consumer's Guide to Saving the Planet. Currently seeking agent and publisher for this book.
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Climactic: seeking publisher/agent for ethical consumption guide

I’m seeking a publisher or agent for my book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet. I’ll share a brief description and chapter list here, followed by an excerpt, next week. If you are interested in publishing or representing this book please contact me to receive a book proposal. Continue reading Climactic: seeking publisher/agent for ethical consumption guide

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A graph shows various predictions for human population growth until 2100. The most expected outcome is for the population to peak around 10 billion and then stabilize or decline before 2100. With improved family planning resources, the population may peak below 9 billion and drop to below current levels (8 billion) by 2100. Projections of the human global population to 2100. This is part of a GSP post examining the link between chocolate and population growth.
Ethical shopping guide

Your chocolate purchase will impact population growth, for better or worse

A growing human population threatens to place a burden our planet. Extreme poverty is a root cause of unsustainable population growth and is driven in part by commodity markets. That’s why it’s best to avoid multinational companies that rely on commodity markets and support chocolate companies that work directly with farmers. Continue reading Your chocolate purchase will impact population growth, for better or worse

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herd of white and black cows on grass field
Ethical shopping guide

Butter and vegan alternatives in Ireland

Whenever I come home to Ireland I have the dilemma of which kind of butter to buy: conventional dairy-based butter or plant-based vegan butter. In California, the choice is pretty straightforward – it’s now fairly easy to find good-quality, ethical and affordable vegan butters. In Ireland, however, the choice is not so clear, as I’ll explain over the next couple of posts. Or at least it wasn’t a clear choice at first… Continue reading Butter and vegan alternatives in Ireland

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