Jack Hurd

I work globally on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management, and community economic development.

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The concept of “eco-civilization” can not justifiably end at China’s borders. 10 years ago the government acknowledged its role in facilitating illegal logging in other countries. Actively excluding illegal products from its markets is the next step. https://t.co/hNYsPzF6SX

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While the US Administration is disastrous for the nation’s, and the world’s environment, leadership is being shown by states and progressive elements of the private sector. And ultimately, the winds of change will sweep through Washington as well. https://t.co/walCwXz1Cf

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President Xi’s statements, and the media’s initial analysis of it, makes things pretty clear - state-led economic development and political leadership by an increasingly controlling party is the way forward. If you don’t like the direction of travel.... https://t.co/vzAp4VNv4p

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Palm oil is ubiquitous - cosmetics to bio-fuels. With a devastating environmental record its future as a globally-traded commodity depends on public policy, corporate practice and community engagement to promote intensification and sustainability. https://t.co/VvU0d6pOne

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Tom Wolfe and now Philip Roth. Giants of American literature over the past 50 years. Their respective works will live on. https://t.co/vtevwkB014

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The move to further consolidate power is not unexpected. However, history has often proven that a diversified power structure is often more resilient to internal and external shocks to a system. Time will tell. https://t.co/6cgZOQt4Jb

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Ramsar, a site in Iran, has given its name to the global convention which commits countries to the protection of important wetlands. It’s unfortunate, but unsurprising, that environmental advocates are viewed with such hostility in the country. https://t.co/MhYpLmogFX

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Yet another example of this US administration working against societal trends, national interests, and economic reality. Domestic actions such as this combined with the abandonment of global leadership is rather pathetic. https://t.co/VLIS2NbFBG

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“Americans make up about 4.4 percent of the global population but own 42 percent of the world’s guns”.

Simple. https://t.co/H315YjzKrK

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Mass shootings are the manifestation of a deeply sick society. Too bad “leaders” can’t exhibit leadership. https://t.co/eBCAz6Mcqc

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@TennisPodcast Love the show but could we please do without the English language impressions. Sort of disrespectful, don't you think?

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Exxon Mobil knew the asset risks of climate change. Seems that investors were misled by its public statements. https://t.co/2lf5b4Fnwe

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The Russian history with protected areas is impressive but challenges remain, as they do elsewhere. https://t.co/5vDyjVTRbp

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The economic reality of climate change will eventually prevail over ideology. In the US states/business will lead. https://t.co/X2weF5izyJ

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China's sourcing & investment practices in developing economies need to include social & environmental safeguards. https://t.co/FZSKNbLJs3

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TPP had its shortcomings but it created a positive framework for trade. Too bad an ignorant President let that go. https://t.co/3aaFfjwug7

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An Orangutan sanctuary can be a useful "offset" for agro-industry. But keeping rainforest intact should come first. https://t.co/XGeqr5GXJk

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Financial success and a consumer-owned Co-Op. REI has proven that these do not have to be mutually exclusive terms. https://t.co/f1MMQXmp1A

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US gov't leadership on climate change would be useful, but not necessary. States, cities and business are leading. https://t.co/06kG3bO2UZ

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Americans' views on climate change are not accurately reflected in national decision-making. This is shameful. https://t.co/KQ71CZsfP2