Simply stated, the earth cannot sustain the increasing demand indefinitely. The world population is projected to be 9.3 billion by 2050. We, as a global race of humans, are in trouble. Unless we can stop our wastefulness, the only solution is to think about abating the demand by limiting the number of users.

I was going to write this week about the election, which candidate has the best plans for the environment - then I realized that no one really deserved to be on a pedestal for their plans for the environment.

Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton wants oil companies to play a larger role in finding alternative energy solutions.

It has been nearly 20 years since the Exxon’s irresponsibility led to an 11 million gallon oil spill in the Prince William Sound of Alaska in March of 1989. And residents of the town still remember. Exxon, however, wants to forget — without the forgiveness part.

The subcompact vehicle introduced last month costs $2,500 and Tata’s self-proclaimed goal is to make automotive transport accessible to every Indian family, calling it “The People’s Car.” Proponents laud the Nano as a giant egalitarian step for India that will help to break down class barriers and bring transport to the masses. Such praise has been drowned out, however, by critics who claim that the car will mark the beginning of the environmental apocalypse.

Hillary Clinton held a rally in Columbus earlier in February full of high energy and excitement; this time around she chose to have a more personal discussion with voters.