The New Ecology 35.4

18 June, 2009

Is ecology the “master science” of the 21st century? Thomas Homer-Dixon argues that it could be society’s new dominant science, just as physics was in the 20th century.

In this issue of Alternatives, we take a deep look at The New Ecology, with articles from Bill Rees, Stephen Bocking and David Suzuki Foundation CEO, Peter Robinson, among many others.

Listen to The New Ecology podcast, featuring an insightful interview with Bill Rees, and lots more!

Scroll down for full table of contents…

Editorial: Ecologically Speaking

Nicola Ross

Letter From the Classroom - Abstract Only

Tegan Renner

One Classroom at a Time

News & Notes: 35.4 - Abstract Only

The Newest Science - Article in Full

Thomas Homer-Dixon

Replacing physics, ecology will be the master science of the 21st century.
Ecology Behind the Lens

Leopold's Challenge - Article in Full

Stephen Bocking

The first rule of intelligent tinkering, said the author of A Sand County Almanac, is to keep all the parts. Ecologists have been struggling with this ever since.
A New Ecological Vision

The Ecology of Cities - Abstract Only

Ray Tomalty

Urban planners are starting to see cities as complex systems that ought to be conceptualized in a way that mimics natural processes.
Steve McPherson's Statement

Oceans of Neglect - Abstract Only

Jennifer Lash

Add some political will, and Canada could be protecting its marine areas.
Safer Waters, More Babies

Mighty Small - Abstract Only

Jessica C.Y. Wong

Examining microscopic creatures will improve our understanding of the ecology of our planet.

Buddies in Bad Times - Abstract Only

Heather English

Mycorrhizae play an important role in helping plants adapt to a changing climate.

Not Just a "Bloody Swamp" - Abstract Only

Nathan Vadeboncoeur

Inclusive dialogue and co-operation opened the door to preserving Manitoba’s Brokenhead Wetland.

What If... - Article in Full

William E. Rees

Prime Minister Harper and President Obama led as though ecology mattered?

Be the Government - Abstract Only

Nicola Ross

Linda Duncan, the only NDP MP from Alberta, is probably the strongest environmental voice in the house.

In Review: Still to Come - Abstract Only

Peter Robinson

Carbon Shift by Thomas Homer-Dixon

Brain Mulch: Green Enough? - Abstract Only

Ryan David Kennedy

Daddy, what did YOU do to make the community more sustainable?

Publication of this issue was made possible by funding from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (www.idrc.ca) and support from our many subscribers. We acknowledge the financial support of Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada; Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation; The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation; Ontario Media Development Corporation; Ontario Trillium Foundation; Ontario Work Study Plan; Suncor Energy; TD Friends of the Environment Foundation; and the government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program and Canada Magazine Fund toward our mailing and editorial costs. The support of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Environmental Studies Endowment Foundation is appreciated.