Ecosystems don't collapse a little at a time, writes JAMES DYKE, but all of a sudden. So how can we see the danger signs and act in time to save them? A new study of eutrophic lakes shows that the answer lies, not in easily-measured nutrient levels, but from a more subtle understanding of the lakes' shifting ecology and types of species: keystones, weeds and canaries.
… the government. To not act would have been to risk large sections of our globalised economy … continual assault on biodiversity , we risk producing rapid changes that can sweep …
The Earth is now undergoing the biggest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, writes James Dyke - the result of our collective desire to convert our planet into goods, services and trash. If we go on the biosphere itself will survive, but it will be impoverished. As will we.
… results . However, there is always the risk that such work overestimates modern … spaceship earth. This not only increases the risk that it will cease to function in the …
With the election of a 'climate hoaxer' to the US presidency James Dyke's normal optimism that we will deal with climate change in time to avoid the most catastrophic impacts has run out. Now his fears are compounded by the likely appointment of the US's leading climate change denier to run the EPA.
… lost the lesson plan and at times was at risk of losing my composure. I began by trying … I had to tell my students that there is the risk that this lets others off the hook. Very …
Nobel's choice of prizes addressed the key disciplines of his time that conferred greatest benefit on mankind, writes James Dyke. To his initial selection an economics prize was later added - so what's to stop us adding a new one for sustainability - how mankind can live in harmony with planet Earth and all who sail on her?
… the processes of industrialisation are at risk of tipping the Earth system into a state …