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Human Impact Report LONDON - Kofi A. Annan, President of the Global Humanitarian Forum, introduced a major new report on the human impact of climate change. The 'Human Impact Report: Climate Change - The Anatomy of a Silent Crisis' is the first ever comprehensive report looking at the human impact of climate change.

Dear EarthTalk: To what extent does human population growth impact global warming, and what can be done about it? -- Larry LeDoux, Honolulu, HI. No doubt human population growth is a major contributor to global warming, given that humans use fossil fuels to power their increasingly mechanized lifestyles. More people means more demand for oil, gas, coal and other fuels mined or drilled from below the Earth's surface that, when burned, spew enough carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere to trap warm air inside like a greenhouse.

Click Here Awesome Photos: Predators of Europe (Slideshow) by Christine Lepisto, Berlin on 08. 5.09 Travel & Nature Buzz up! predators polar bear photo "As a human being it is easy to feel like an unwelcome guest at a dinner table hosted by some of the most fascinating and strong creatures of this planet." Mireille de la Lez, photographer with the Wild Wonders of Europe project, sums up the essence of the human condition in the face of the great predators which are some of the few animals that compete with humans for the top of the food chain. Mireille captured this image on the Svalbard Archipelago, a group of frozen islands between the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Predators of Europe is the first of a series of slideshows featuring photographs from Wild Wonders of Europe, the ambitious project which is sending 55 of Europe's top professional photographers on 90 missions to 44 countries over two years. Feast your eyes on fantastic photos and learn the secrets of the professionals in these slideshows. You will want to visit Wild Wonders of Europe, or Join Wild Wonders of Europe on Facebook for more.

The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

A new report of scientific findings confirms not only that human activity is the primary cause of rising temperatures, but that climate change impacts are accelerating.

This is a big week for viewing the effects of humanity on Earth from above Wired has used NASA Earth Observatory images to created time-lapse videos of the Earth being de-Earthed.

The Carnegie Institution for Science is a private organization that conducts basic research for the benefit of humanity.

A question as to how and when you can complain about your boss always remains embarrassing. The reason is that unwarranted complaints can jeopardize working environment and career. However, there are situations when actions of a supervisor should be confronted.