Humanity By the Numbers: The Miniature Earth
Many of us trying to grasp the details of the lives of the nearly 7 billion other humans around the world can feel our brains melting at the attempt. It’s challenging enough for some of us to empathize...
View ArticleRethinking Assumptions
Certainly person-on-the-street surveys are no accurate depiction of the knowledge base of humanity, but I was surprised by a recent video I saw from Population Action International that asked people...
View ArticleHumane Educators’ Toolbox: Weathering Change
While many Americans are still struggling with whether they believe in human-caused climate change, let alone with taking positive action, people in the developing world — especially women — are...
View ArticleHuman Overpopulation: The Taboo Subject
by Zoe Weil Before posting about an issue like overpopulation, I thought twice. Might readers with more than two children feel judged? But then I realized that if I refuse to speak about pressing...
View ArticleHear the People: A Tool for Exploring the Population Puzzle
The United Nations has declared July 11 World Population Day. You can find information and ideas on their website regarding population issues. This year’s theme focuses on the importance of educating...
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