http://www.agrometeorology.org Under "Environment and Sustainability" you can find .... daily 1 2008-12-01T02:35:52Z http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/rapid-rise-in-wildfires-in-large-parts-of-canada Large forest regions in Canada are apparently about to experience rapid change. Based on models, scientists can now show that there are threshold values for wildfires just like there are for epidemics. Large areas of Canada are apparently approaching this threshold value and may in future exceed it due to climate change. No publisher admin 2012-01-07T13:19:47Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/scarcity-and-degradation-of-land-and-water-growing-threat-to-food-security Widespread degradation and deepening scarcity of land and water resources have placed a number of key food production systems around the globe at risk, posing a profound challenge to the task of feeding a world population expected to reach 9 billion people by 2050, according to a new FAO report published today. No publisher admin 2011-12-01T08:15:59Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/how-to-feed-9-billion-people-without-damaging-the-planet By 2050 the Earth's population is projected to be more than 9 billion. Many people are concerned that we will not be able to feed everyone without seriously damaging the environment. But evidence gathered by a team of 21 researchers shows that it is possible to feed 9 billion people, as long as five key recommendations are met: halt farmland expansion in the tropics; close yield gaps on underperforming lands; use agricultural inputs more strategically; shift diets; and reduce food waste. No publisher admin 2011-11-28T08:28:13Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/green-revolution-bequeaths-desert-climate-and-desert-farming GREEN REVOLUTION BEQUEATHS DESERT CLIMATE AND DESERT FARMING. SHALL WE ADAPT TO THE DESERT CLIMATE/FARMING OR ROLL IT BACK? (THE AP SCENARIO, THE INDIAN CASE). No publisher admin 2011-11-28T08:18:06Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/life-without-electricity-pursuing-a-pleasant-electricity-free-lifestyle Yasuyuki Fujimura, a doctor of engineering and an inventor, has been advocating a "Non-electric" lifestyle that intentionally avoids the use of electricity. The phrase, "Non-electric" may sound a little unfamiliar, but it is different from "anti-electrification" that condemns electricity on principle. The phrase "Non-electric" is meant to communicate the idea that it should be possible to live happily and richly while enjoying a moderate level of comfort and convenience without depending on electricity. No publisher admin 2011-10-03T07:10:37Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/a-new-approach-to-feeding-the-world A farmer in Keshem, Afghanistan, plows his field. Climate change, degradation of soils, and rising populations have led many to voice concerns about food security in the coming decades. A new approach to food production that also respects ecological limits is needed. No publisher admin 2011-09-27T08:16:59Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/background-of-the-launch-of-the-institute-for-studies-in-happiness-economy-and-society-ishes It is commonly assumed that economic growth is essential for society. But we are beginning to better understand the connections between humanity's economic activities and environmental problems like global warming. No publisher admin 2011-09-07T08:09:27Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/time-to-tend-the-skyline-madrids-hanging-gardens Looking up at the capital's imaginative solutions to a shortage of greenery. El Pais, Monday, August 22nd. No publisher admin 2011-08-22T07:40:54Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/redd-and-mass-amnesia Kees Stigter and Mohan Reddy Vishwavaram make a fair point in their article "A Plea for a REDD++ approach". Having said that it seems we, the environmentally conscious community-of-practice are either suffering from mass amnesia, or are determined to remain on the fringe of global development/environmental discourse or we are simply talking past one another. No publisher admin 2011-06-01T09:07:06Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/a-plea-for-a-redd-plus-plus-approach There has recently been quite some discussion on the REDD planning, with REDD the Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation. This also applies to Indonesia and India, where we live. No publisher admin 2011-06-01T09:07:24Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/plant-native-trees-recreate-forests-to-protect-the-future-respected-ecosystem-scientist-akira-miyawaki Written by Kazumi Yagi, Japan for Sustainability. No publisher admin 2011-04-01T11:33:24Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/announcing-the-launch-of-the-institute-for-studies-in-happiness-economy-and-society-ishes Much of the world has come to this point believing that economic growth is necessary for society. But as the impacts of environmental problems like global warming have become clear, there has been a growing trend to zero in on the issues of economic growth, GDP, and the right kind of economy and society to give people true happiness. No publisher admin 2011-02-28T09:10:19Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/restoration-of-the-rare-mishima-baikamo-plant-exchange-with-korean-ngo-flowering-initiatives-by-groundwork-mishima The city of Mishima, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is about one hour west of Tokyo by bullet train. From the platform at Mishima Station, you can see the beautiful cone-shaped Mt. Fuji covered with snow. Mishima has long been called the City of Water, because of its many waterfront areas created by the abundant spring water from Mt. Fuji. No publisher admin 2011-02-01T07:58:36Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/agroforestry-in-coping-with-meteorological-and-climatological-risks By Kees Stigter (Agromet Vision, cjstigter@usa.net). January 17, 2011. The Overstory #233. Published on "The Oversory - agroforestry ejournal". No publisher admin 2011-01-24T08:18:25Z News Item http://www.agrometeorology.org/topics/environment-and-sustainability/chinas-movement-toward-environment-protection-and-sustainability-jfs-expanding-to-promote-china-for-sustainability-and-asia-for-sustainability Japan for Sustainability (JFS) marked its eighth anniversary in August 2010 as a non-profit organization providing information on environmental sustainability efforts in Japan. It is widening its scope now to include promoting "Asia for Sustainability" (AFS) as a focus -- by disseminating information on advanced initiatives in other Asian countries and regions with the world -- and has been seeking cooperation with other countries that share the same ambition. Such international collaboration is a first attempt for JFS, and it started by reaching out to key players in China. No publisher admin 2010-12-01T08:52:31Z News Item