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Pavan Sukhdev: you can have progress without GDP-led growth
Tom Levitt
22nd January, 2010
Deutsche Bank economist Pavan Sukhdev is heading up the groundbreaking TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) report and doing for nature what Sir Nicholas Stern did for climate change - valuing it more...Biodiversity crucial to lives of billions, says UNEP
Ecologist
12th January, 2010
Ecosystems are buffering humanity against the worst impacts of global warming and also alleviating poverty, says United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) more...Sticking with GDP could be the best safeguard for nature
Tom Levitt
20th November, 2009
Although much maligned as a measurement of progress, some believe a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measurement that includes natural capital could be the way forward more...Biodiversity 'invisible' in current economic model
Ecologist
13th November, 2009
The steady loss of forests, soils, wetlands, fisheries, species and coral reefs around the world is closely tied to the lack of value we put on nature, says three-year study more...Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming
Andrea Kayne
24th August, 2009
Is the entire global ecosystem on the verge of collapse? Anthony D. Barnosky explores the threats facing the natural world and outlines some solutions more...Aquatic invaders threat to biodiversity
Paul Miles
19th June, 2009
Non-native invasive water plants threaten biodiversity and ecosystems. You’d expect to find them on a banned list, not on sale at UK garden centres. more...Pollution may affect pollination, study suggests
Ecologist
19th June, 2009
An increase in air pollution is destroying floral aromas, meaning pollinators such as bees and butterflies may soon be struggling find pollen sources. more...