2012 Living Planet Report

     Earlier this month WWF International released the 2012 edition of its Living Planet Report.  This report is a survey of human demands on Earth's resources and analysis of its health. The report is created by "tracking 9,000 populations of more than 2,600 species, and the Ecological footprint; the demand on natural resources.

     What WWF has determined, is that we are living in an unsustainable manner by using 50 percent more resources than the Earth can produce.  Some have noted that we are living as if we have an extra planet at our disposal.

     The Director General of WWF International believes "We can create a prosperous future that provides food, water and energy for the 9 or perhaps 10 billion people who will be sharing the planet in 2050.  Solutions lie in such areas as reducing waste, smarter water management, and using renewable sources of energy that are clean and abundant-- such as wind and sunlight."

     Are we doing our part to create a future that will be viable for ourselves and the others on this planet?  Are we exploiting nature and our neighbors, or are we promoting justice and equality for all?  Every effort can start with the smallest of steps.  How will you help?