State of the Planet Conference 2012

[Paul Mobbs]

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Yet another media non-event -- certainly compared to the scale of the 
present obsession with the taxes of the rich and charitable. It's almost as 
if there's a deliberate policy of ignorance between the political and media 
establishment! :-(


"State of the Planet Conference 2012"
http://www.planetunderpressure2012.net

Download the "declaration" at --
http://www.planetunderpressure2012.net/pdf/state_of_planet_declaration.pdf

Download policy briefs at --
http://www.planetunderpressure2012.net/policybriefs.asp


Unfortunately, for all their wise words, the framework within which all 
this is taking place doesn't inspire -- as attested to by the icon on the 
right hand side of the web page which reads, "Conference Carbon Offsets 
Programme".

First paragraph of the 'State of the Planet' declaration --
"Research now demonstrates that the continued functioning of the Earth 
system as it has supported the well-being of human civilization in recent 
centuries is at risk. Without urgent action, we could face threats to 
water, food, biodiversity and other critical resources: these threats risk 
intensifying economic, ecological and social crises, creating the potential 
for a humanitarian emergency on a global scale."

OK, that's going beyond the usual solipsism on soot, but personally, 
reviewing this stuff, I feel that "never in the field have human history have 
so many words been spoken when so few would do".... 
consumption is destroying society!

P.

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righteousness, meekness, temperance, peace and unity with
God, and with one another, that these things may abound."
(Edward Burrough, 1659 - from 'Quaker Faith and Practice')

Paul's book, "Energy Beyond Oil", is out now!
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