Topic+3+Human+Populations,+Carrying+Capacity+and+Resources

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=__Presentations:__= Human populations calculations and predictions notes Age Sex Pyramids Demographic Transition Resources-Natural capital Nonrenewable Resources Renewable Resources Soil System Food Resources = = =__Videos:__= Hans Rosling on Global Population   The world's population will grow to 9 billion over the next 50 years -- and only by raising the living standards of the poorest can we check population growth. This is the paradoxical answer that Hans Rosling unveils at TED@Cannes using colorful new data display technology (you'll see). media type="custom" key="12103115" Hans Rosling on Asia's Rise: When and How   Hans Rosling was a young guest student in India when he first realized that Asia had all the capacities to reclaim its place as the world's dominant economic force. At TEDIndia, he graphs global economic growth since 1858 and predicts the exact date that India and China will outstrip the US. media type="custom" key="12103119"

Ray Anderson on Business Logic for Sustainability At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable commerce. media type="custom" key="12103125"

You've never seen data presented like this. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, statistics guru Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called "developing world." media type="custom" key="12103127" Coldplay's haunting classic 'The Scientist' is performed by country music legend Willie Nelson for the soundtrack of the short film entitled, "Back to the Start." You will relate to the messages and the "voice" in the movies King Corn and Food, Inc. media type="youtube" key="aMfSGt6rHos" height="360" width="640" Here is an interesting video on a kid from Maryland who makes his own biodiesel from old oil from a Chinese restaurant! There was also a kid in Fairfax that did the same thing with McDonald's grease a few years ago-said his car smelled like French fries! media type="youtube" key="Lv9LQ0AXgoI" height="360" width="480" and another that is a little different. media type="youtube" key="nC5v1UHtL7U" height="360" width="640" Patagonia, a outdoor equipment and attire company, using green concept to their working environment. A great example of how corporate world can be a green world. media type="youtube" key="Z4QTuAzsS6A" height="360" width="480" = = =__Handouts__= World Population Lab

Jeffrey Sach on Malthus-Read the article and answer the questions on the documents. When finished, send it to me by email: jmelton@chatsworth.com.sg

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