http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/ A blog on conservation, from migratory birds to coral reefs, from rainforests to climate change to personal green technology. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:29:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/comment-page-1/#comment-14450 john Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:42:01 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=7783#comment-14450 looking for information on research re: effects of electromagnetic pollution on humans and wildllife looking for information on research re: effects of electromagnetic pollution on humans and wildllife

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/comment-page-1/#comment-14439 Climates Change Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:13:49 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=7783#comment-14439 The reasons to switch to green renewable energy are not limited to climate change. We cannot continue under the idea that taking billions of tonnes of carbon out of the ground and putting it into the air wont have any ramifications. The reasons to switch to green renewable energy are not limited to climate change. We cannot continue under the idea that taking billions of tonnes of carbon out of the ground and putting it into the air wont have any ramifications.

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/comment-page-1/#comment-14420 Ronnie Drever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:50:47 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=7783#comment-14420 The central point of the post is well made -- conservationists need to do a better job of linking strategies for reducing greenhouse gas concentrations with strategies that tackle reductions of harmful pollutants such as ground level ozone and mercury. Such an approach is clearly consistent with TNC's approach to conservation which links people's interests with those of healthy ecosystems. That said, it seems to me that Peter is using hyperbole for emphasis when he states that "Conservation has historically and consistently neglected pollution" is hyperbole. This statement is perhaps true for TNC with its roots as a land trust , but it ignores the great and inspirational work of many conservationists around the world occurring at many jurisdictional scales to tackle pollution, from sewage to POPs. As concrete examples, I would point to Hudson Riverkeeper and the amazing rebound of a river that was once the nation's sewer; or the Montreal Protocol's important impact in reducing chlorofluorocarbons. Of course, much critical work lays ahead, and pollution will likely only grow as a concern as the Earth's population continues to rise. However, let's not forget to give credit where credit is due! Cheers, Ronnie p.s. Cool Green Science is great -- keep up the good work! The central point of the post is well made — conservationists need to do a better job of linking strategies for reducing greenhouse gas concentrations with strategies that tackle reductions of harmful pollutants such as ground level ozone and mercury. Such an approach is clearly consistent with TNC’s approach to conservation which links people’s interests with those of healthy ecosystems. That said, it seems to me that Peter is using hyperbole for emphasis when he states that “Conservation has historically and consistently neglected pollution” is hyperbole. This statement is perhaps true for TNC with its roots as a land trust , but it ignores the great and inspirational work of many conservationists around the world occurring at many jurisdictional scales to tackle pollution, from sewage to POPs. As concrete examples, I would point to Hudson Riverkeeper and the amazing rebound of a river that was once the nation’s sewer; or the Montreal Protocol’s important impact in reducing chlorofluorocarbons. Of course, much critical work lays ahead, and pollution will likely only grow as a concern as the Earth’s population continues to rise. However, let’s not forget to give credit where credit is due!
Cheers,
Ronnie
p.s. Cool Green Science is great — keep up the good work!

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/comment-page-1/#comment-14403 Laura Baker Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:03:02 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=7783#comment-14403 This only validates the increase in various diseases. We are absorbing these pollutants in our bodies through our air, through the food we grow, and the items that we manufacture. If we take it to another level - we are altering our DNA as we absorb the toxins. This is big! Can a world agreement reduce this? Or is this a byproduct of supporting humanity? Thank-you for the story! This only validates the increase in various diseases. We are absorbing these pollutants in our bodies through our air, through the food we grow, and the items that we manufacture. If we take it to another level – we are altering our DNA as we absorb the toxins. This is big! Can a world agreement reduce this? Or is this a byproduct of supporting humanity? Thank-you for the story!

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/10/air-pollution-climate-change-threat-biodiversity-human-health-kareiva-nature-conservanc/comment-page-1/#comment-14289 Kirsten@Nexyoo Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:49 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=7783#comment-14289 Thanks for sharing this. It's easy to forget that global pollution isn't just changing climate but actually changing our local air quality...perhaps a surprise to those who live outside cities like LA and think that their air is clean. I agree that pollution should be given more attention in the conservation movement. Thanks for sharing this. It’s easy to forget that global pollution isn’t just changing climate but actually changing our local air quality…perhaps a surprise to those who live outside cities like LA and think that their air is clean. I agree that pollution should be given more attention in the conservation movement.

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