Adapting

The economist (Dr. Rodriguez) in yesterday's post considers reproduction to be a human right. Is it? Her point was that the World Bank, as an example, should not exercise such financial power over her country (Guatemala) that they can dictate family size.

Here's another author who says that forced population control is the most inhumane way to fight poverty - as if the way to get rid of poverty is to eliminate poor people. Her article is full of interesting links.

Are people a net drain on the earth, as David Attenborough and many others say? Or are even the common people productive creators?

I watched an inspiring BBC program now streaming on Netflix called "Generation Earth." We as a species adapt in amazing ways to feed and care for ourselves across our planet.