Nuclear power: the energy crisis has even die-hard environmentalists reconsidering it. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off over the pros and cons. A discussion that'll make you think -- and might even change your mind.
Contents contributed and discussions participated by Andrew Woodman
Chernobyl 24 Years On - 1 views
MapAction Home Page - 0 views
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In a humanitarian crisis, relief agencies need rapid answers to questions about 'where'. Where are the greatest needs? Where are the gaps that need to be filled?MapAction works in disaster zones providing frequently updated situation maps showing where relief help is most urgently needed.
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A site which emphasises the key role spatial information plays in the human response to hazards and disasters.
Crisis in the Horn of Africa | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hun... - 3 views
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The Horn of Africa is the cradle of humanity -- ethnically rich and culturally vibrant. But it's also a region dogged by crisis. This year 17 million people in the region will need emergency assistance.
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A detailed look at the causes and responses to food issues in the Horn of Africa - drought is a key element of the problem.
Australia's floods: The drought ends, the shouting starts | The Economist - 1 views
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Rains return to the Murray Darling Basin but the squabbling over water - which is like gold in this area - continues.
Natural Disasters Data Book - 2 views
Data | The World Bank - 0 views
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A great source of data and statistics on population, development and other key geographical issues
More from Eyjafjallajokull - The Big Picture - Boston.com - 1 views
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Great photos of the volcano in Iceland
BBC News - Did the over-45s ruin life for the rest of us? - 0 views
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The richest, most powerful generation that ever lived is embarking on a comfortable retirement. But why does it feel like they've pulled up the ladder with them?
BBC News - Is this the hungriest place on earth? - 0 views
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Aid agencies are warning of an impending food emergency in South Sudan, where "unexpected and alarming" malnutrition rates in one region, devastated by drought and tribal conflict, have prompted an appeal for urgent extra funding.Akobo, in the eastern region of Jonglei, is now the "hungriest place on earth," according to aid officials, after a new survey showed that 46% of children under five are malnourished - 15% severely so.
BBC News - UN Haiti meeting pledges billions - 0 views
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Human response - recontsruction efforts in Haiti.
Video: Iceland volcano spews lava | World news | guardian.co.uk - 0 views
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Video footage of the volcanic eruption in Iceland
Is Africa underpopulated? | Katine | guardian.co.uk - 0 views
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Overview of population browth issues including China and its Economic dividend.
Solving Japan's age-old problem | Money | The Guardian - 0 views
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Gadgets and other clever techniques targeted at the grey yen in Japan
Transparency: Comparing the Chile and Haiti Earthquakes - Transparency - GOOD - 4 views
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Good graphics looking at Haiti and Chile earthquakes and considering vulnerability through comparison of Richter scale with Mercalli scale. Focuses on numbers of peole affected (population density) and building standards.
BBC News - Chile earthquake: 'Everyone fears aftershocks' - 0 views
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A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile, killing at least 64 people, ministers say.
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The quake struck at 0634 GMT about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago.
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The quake seemed to last more than two minutes in Santiago.
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Great for Chile EQ overview
Not More Quakes, Just More People in Quake Zones - US News and World Report - 1 views
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Good discussion developing the idea that increased impacts from earthquakes are the result of more people living in large poorly constructed cities in Earthquakes zones.
Andrew Woodman