Abstract
This essay discusses the effects that human population growth has on the earth and the environment. As population increases, life sustaining resources are often depleted. Paul Ehrlich, Paul Harrison and Julian L. Simon shine significant light of varying perspectives and theoretical insight on these dark and ominous clouds of modern human forecast. The paper examines how, in three very diverse and distinguishable articles, they discuss the effects that population growth, environmental degradation and resource depletion will have on the environment and the future of human subsistence.

From the Paper
"Malthusians and Neo-Malthusians tend to regard environmental degradation as a direct result of human population growth. Ehrlich believes that while human population manifests itself in the form of food shortage and starvation in under-developed countries, it also triggers "environmental deterioration" in more industrialized nations (Ehrlich 35). Harrison sees a decrease in population growth as the only formidable solution to environmental deterioration. He views humans as naturally destructive, and he feels that a depletion of this naturally negative force will eventually promote a more sound environment. Cornucopians like Julian Simon, however, believe that increased human population will produce more humans capable of solving problems attributed to population expansion. He suggests that humans are not the end, but the means."

Tags:cornucopian, extinction, malthusian

Abstract
This paper discusses the high level of consumption in the United States. It argues that over-consumption has now risen to a level where it is having a negative impact in many ways and the paper discusses these effects. The paper focuses on the article by Juliet Schor, "The New Politics of Consumption. Why Americans Want So Much More Than They Need."

From the Paper
"To remedy this unfortunate situation, Schor suggests that we engage with a new politics of consumption. This new politics should embrace seven new principles. These are a right to a decent standard of living; quality of life rather than quantity of stuff; ecologically sustainable consumption; democratize consumption practices; a politics of retailing and the "cultural environment;" expose commodity "fetishism;" and a consumer movement and governmental policy. The last-mentioned would include a strong consumer movement that would influence governments to implement the preceding six principles."

Tags:commodity, sustainability, consumer

Abstract
This paper discusses how population growth presents one of the largest challenges to the environment of any of the potential problems human beings pose towards nature. It looks at how the problem of over-population presents itself in a variety of different forms such as air pollution, chemical dumping and the greenhouse effect. It argues that we must work together as a global community and as nations individually to promote positive methods of producing responsible population stabilization, and in some cases negative population growth.

Outline:
Introduction
The Problems of Population Growth
Global Solutions for Population Growth
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Population growth must be considered as an exponential increase rather than a linear increase. A liner increase is when a number is added to the previous number to create a larger number. Exponential increase multiplies instead of adding the new number to the previous number. Population growth moves in this pattern because of the natural reproduction of families. In traditional nuclear families with two and a half kids the growth should be about the same. However, if a couple has eight children, which is not totally unreasonable, the population of that family is now four times as large. In this way, population increases geometrically or exponentially. "

Tags:Growth, Pollution, Consumption, China, Sustainable, Development, Birth, Control

Abstract
This paper discusses the history of recorded population growth and then discusses the negative impact that the exponential growth will have on the environment and human living conditions. The paper explains how population growth contributes to poverty, hunger, and increased energy consumption. The paper urges the reader to take action now to curb the negative effects of the drastic population growth.

From the Paper
"Does the idea of power in numbers apply to the issue of population growth? The current population growth rate in the United States is an estimated .975% in 2009. That would mean that there would be nearly an additional three hundred thousand people each year. With an immense increase in the population of one country alone, what could the impact of population growth rate of other combined countries do to our planet? Many argue that with a growth in numbers, our resources would be depleted at a quicker rate than they would be generated. This world phenomenon would create a pathway leading to world hunger."

Tags:global warming, industrial revolution, population, world hunger, poverty, global issues

Abstract
This paper discusses sustainability and resource management in terms of the triple bottom line, an approach which accounts for economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice. It looks at how although these are not elements normally thought of as part of the business mandate, they must be if business is to achieve the sustainability required in a world that shows diminishing resources and the need to control for and eliminate environmental damage.

From the Paper
"The triple bottom line approach to resource management emerges from the effort to maintain a sustainability agenda, which in turn involves the effort to harmonize "the traditional financial bottom line with emerging thinking about the environmental bottom line" (Elkington 2). The triple bottom line accounts for economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice. These are not elements normally thought of as part of the business mandate, but they must be if business is to achieve the sustainability required in a world that shows diminishing resources and the need to control for and eliminate environmental damage. The triple bottom line is described as a challenge and one that cannot be refused unless the global economy wants to be destroyed. In addition, meeting this challenge for the multinational or transitional company involves bringing pressure on vendors, suppliers, and partners to do the same thing. "

Tags:business, resources, sustainability

Abstract
The paper explores the variables that affect consumption expenditure, which is possibly the largest component of GDP in this context. The paper addresses interest rates, inflation, wealth, government policy, and income and shows how hanges in these variables will affect consumption patterns.

Tags:consumption, gdp, canada

Abstract
The paper looks at George Hoberg's, "The Politics of Sustainability: Forest Policy in British Columbia," and discusses the general strengths and weaknesses of the article. The paper asserts that overall, the article is commendable because it is lucid and detailed and gives an excellent overview of the in-fighting that characterized efforts in the 1990s to change British Columbia's forestry policies from ad hoc and minister-directed to collaborative, comprehensive, and inclusive. Moreover, the paper posits that the article is quite good at detailing the present stance of BC towards timber issues. The paper concludes that Hoberg has left us with an interesting and thoughtful piece that serves as a useful summary of how the last decade-and-a-half in British Columbia has gone vis-a-vis the province's timber issue.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at George Hoberg's, "The Politics of Sustainability: Forest Policy in British Columbia," and discuss the general strengths of the article - and any weaknesses, too. Overall, the article is commendable because it is lucid and detailed and gives an excellent overview of the in-fighting that characterized efforts in the 1990s to change British Columbia's forestry policies from ad hoc and minister-directed to collaborative, comprehensive, and inclusive. Moreover, the article is quite good at detailing the present stance of BC..."

Tags:hoberg, sustainability, politics

Abstract
This paper outlines the concept of strategic sustainability management and its importance to society.

Tags:strategic, sustainability, management

Abstract
This paper argues that over-spending at the level of the individual, mistreatment of the environment by people who heedlessly exploit the world's finite resources, and an endlessly materialistic society that de-emphasizes spiritual growth and development all conspire to do grave harm. According to the paper, we are taking from future generations courtesy of our over-consumption, and we are also allowing self-destructive preoccupations with accumulation and consumption to diminish our bonds with other people. The paper concludes that any effort to place limitations upon the consumer habits of individuals is one that is much-needed and will serve us all well down the road.

From the Paper
"It is often easy to criticize those who warn of environmental doom and gloom as being little more than scare-mongers who lack a strong understanding of the real-life implications of the policies they espouse. However, the next few pages will argue that over-spending (or over-consumption) at the level of the individual, mistreatment of the environment by people who heedlessly exploit the world's finite resources, and an endlessly materialistic society that de-emphasizes spiritual growth and development all conspire to do grave harm. Specifically, we are taking from future generations courtesy our over-consumption, and we are also..."

Tags:politics, consumption, people

Abstract
This paper explains that the entertainment industry is undergoing critical changes worldwide caused by consolidation, file sharing and piracy. The author points out that it is expected that the market would continue to expand significantly with the use of new computer-based technologies, cable markets and direct digital-delivery of motion pictures through the satellite and the Internet. The paper relates that, following the success of the music industry in allowing computer owners to download songs from the Internet, a number of companies have already begun working to format movies into download formats. The author underscores that the downloading of movie files will present security problems such as hacking and unauthorized credit card use.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Movie Industry
Industry Trend
Key Factors
Copyright
Security
Market/ Audience Preference
Technology
Advertising/ Visibility

From the Paper
"The Movie Industry is one of most dynamic businesses in the world. In 2001, gross revenues produced by movies worldwide amounted to US$ 40 billion. In the US, over 70% of the population rents or goes to movie houses regularly. Each year a total of 1.5 billion attendees is accounted each year. The motion picture before has only one major source of revenue but with the advent of home videos, cable, pay-per-view and the Internet, a new market has emerged. Over the past 10 years, there was an overall increase of at least 30% in ancillary markets and over 200% for home videos."

Tags:consumption population unauthorized sustainability, file sharing