The new scarcity

Gas prices set new records every week, water supply is down, and food prices are skyrocketing. Is the era of plenty for the U.S. and the world over? Or will scientific innovation preserve our current way of life? UC Davis economist and author Gregory Clark debates World Watch Institute Senior Researcher Gary Gardner.

May 9, 2008

DUST-UP

A green industrial revolution?

Gardner and Clark finish their Dust-Up today with a debate on the potential of resource scarcity to spark government programs and technological innovation. Previously, they discussed the increasing resource demands of developing nations, government policies aimed at altering consumption habits, increasing food prices and the question of whether global trends in overall supply and demand portend a coming era of scarcity.

May 8, 2008

DUST-UP

China, India and Malthus

Today, Clark and Gardner discuss the increasing resource demands of developing nations. Previously, they debated government policies aimed at altering consumption habits, increasing food prices and the question of whether global trends in overall supply and demand portend a coming era of scarcity. They'll finish their Dust-Up tomorrow with a discussion on the future of green technology.

May 7, 2008

DUST-UP

The right price to pollute

Today, Gardner and Clark evaluate government policies aimed at altering consumption habits. Previously, they discussed increasing food prices and whether global trends in overall supply and demand portend a coming era of scarcity. Later in the week, they'll debate the emergence of China and India as major resource consumers and more.

May 6, 2008

DUST-UP

Paying more to eat

Today, Clark and Gardner discuss increasing food prices. Previously, they debated whether global trends in overall supply and demand portend a coming era of scarcity. Later in the week, they'll discuss the emergence of China and India as major resource consumers, government policies aimed at altering consumption habits and more.

May 5, 2008

DUST-UP

The new scarcity?

Gardner and Clark begin their Dust-Up today with a debate on current trends in resource supply and demand, and whether they portend a future of global scarcity. Later in the week, they'll discuss the emergence of China and India as major resource consumers, government policies aimed at altering consumption habits and more.