Increasing demand for biofuels is linked to increased deforestation as native habitat is converted to palm oil production.

Is Human Overpopulation The Reason for Environmental Destruction?

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 1, 2015

Conservationist Tom Butler edited the book Overdevelopment, Overpopulation, Overshoot, which illuminates the way human numbers and behavior have transformed the Earth, and potentially threatens humanity’s future. As the central piece to Global Population Speak Out campaign, the book is intended to ignite conversations about how consumption and population numbers matter.

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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

NJ Gov. Sherrill: If state police were too aggressive at Delaney Hall, we'll look into it

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill took call after call Wednesday night from people who told her state police had been overly aggressive in violent clashes with protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center this weekend.
Ask Governor Sherrill |

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.
On the Media |

Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.
The Brian Lehrer Show |
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