By 2050 or so, the human population is expected to reach nine billion, essentially adding two Chinas to the number of people alive today. Those billions will be seeking food, water and other resources on a planet where, scientists say, humans are already shaping climate and the web of life. In Dot Earth, which recently moved from the news side of The Times to the Opinion section, Andrew C. Revkin examines efforts to balance human affairs with the planet?s limits. Conceived in part with support from a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, Dot Earth tracks relevant developments from suburbia to Siberia. The blog is an interactive exploration of trends and ideas with readers and experts.
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A Planet in Flux
Andrew C. Revkin began exploring the human impact on the environment nearly 30 years ago. An early stop was Papeete, Tahiti. This narrated slide show describes his extensive travels.
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Dot Earth on YouTube
Many of the videos featured here can be found on Andrew Revkin?s channel on YouTube. Recent reader favorites:
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Energy and the Environment
How are climate change, scarcer resources, population growth and other challenges reshaping society? From science to business to politics to living, reporters track the high-stakes pursuit of a greener globe in a dialogue with experts and readers. Join the discussion at Green.
Italy Grapples With Polluting by Ilva, a Giant Steel Maker
By RACHEL DONADIO
Citing serious health concerns, a court ordered sections of the giant Ilva plant closed, but the government issued a contradictory decree for production to continue.
City Housing Agency Was Overwhelmed After Storm
By ERIC LIPTON and MICHAEL MOSS
The New York City Housing Authority was woefully unprepared to reach its residents stranded by Hurricane Sandy without heat, power or access to supplies.
Water Piped West to Denver Could Ease Stress on Colo. River
By FELICITY BARRINGER
A Bureau of Reclamation report expected this week includes a potentially contentious idea to build a pipeline and export water from the Missouri River to ease demand on the depleted Colorado River.
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