Some conclusions on world population growth, part 2
I’ve arrived at the end of the second month of Daily Monthly, and already I’m beginning to notice a pattern: Topics that seem relatively straightforward, which I thought I understood at at least a basic level, turn out to be quite complex, and don’t offer any easy answers.
Would the global ecosystem be better off if [...]
Some conclusions on world population growth, Part 1
I started this month’s discussion of world population growth with an image:
Look! Population is increasing and CO2 emissions are increasing! They must be related. And to a certain extent, they are. In the US, our carbon output on a per-capita basis has remained steady since about 1970. The reason our total carbon output has increased [...]
Closing a chapter on HIV and AIDS
I end this first month of The Daily Monthly feeling tremendously fortunate. Not just because I’m healthy when so many others are not, but also because I’ve connected with some amazing individuals.
I’m glad to know that there are dedicated people trying to find a cure for HIV and AIDS, and others committed to helping those [...]
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