Leverage and sustainable communities: overcoming policy obstacles at the local level

Article Abstract:

Many large cities have embraced some form of sustainable development, and adopted indicators of ecological health, economic vitality, and social well being to track their progress toward sustainability goals, after widespread consultation with citizens and scientists. Dedicated and enduring leadership will be required to maintain and advance sustainability efforts over a long time and probably an institutional home base of some kind to ensure sufficient resources and continuity of action.

Evaluation, Leverage (Finance), Leverage

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What Neo-Darwinism does not explain: response to Trombulak and Matter and McPherson

Article Abstract:

An argument raised by Trombulak, Matter and McPherson that 'Neo-Darwinism does not seek to describe the origin and meaning of everything in the universe' is discussed. It is suggested that to achieve the purpose of conserving the biosphere from excessive takeover and destruction, the reality of the purpose need to be saved from the illogic and philosophic materialism of the Neo-Darwinists.

Protection and preservation, Biosphere reserves

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Misunderstanding Neo-Darwinism: a reaction to Daly

Article Abstract:

H.E. Daly's focus on Neo-Darwinism as a source of concern for conservation is advocated. Daly's article on evolution by natural selection and its consequences as an operational theory for conservation biologists is discussed.

Daly, H.E.

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