So what exactly is overpopulation. It is defined by carrying capacity a slightly complicated concept which basically means the number of individuals on ecosystems resources like food water and species can sustain indefinitely but demographers have consistently got it wrong. There almost. Because we have. Natural resources. So were not quite sure what the odds carrying capacity is because the variables are constantly changing one things for sure its not the population element thats going to be the problem. Already in the developed world the population has largely stabilized begun to decline and the developing world is on track to follow. Education and access to contraception are driving the numbers down even if cities dont look like it yet. Its deception the crowded and there. Is planners havent really taken into account population growth and anyway and then theres the 2nd point which is actually kind of the bigger impacts on the environment and a link to consumption. Could say. As seen
More rain through 5 39, sunniville 5 56 and right through the east bay through dublin. Well also continue to keep this wet weather in the forecast for the next 30 to 45 minutes. Its been slow going for the south bay but i think well see activity pick up in san jose and morgan hill over the next half hour. Well talk about whats on tap for tomorrow and when i think dangerous fog could build back into the forecast in about 18 minutes. Thank you, jeff. You can also get updates on the rain as it moves in on your phone. All you have to do is download our free nbc bay area app. Staying in business just got a lot more difficult today. Bay area restaurants feeling the pinch like never before. The latest hurdle, a propane shortage for all those outdoor heaters. Restaurants in six bay area counties are banned from serving customers indoors. Thats these counties in purple. You can see them there, in addition to San Francisco, which made its own decision to move restaurants to outdoors only. Lets b
Not recommended but if you must get together there are things you can do trying to to protect you and your family. And were following breaking news. Officers open firing near a popular mall near San Francisco. And jeff ranieri has the latest on the rain thats soaked parts of the bay area. We begin with that at home covid testing. Tonight the fda has granted emergency approval to an east bay company. Its different, though. This is rapid test that you do at home. Results in 30 minutes. Theres no shipping it to a lab and waiting days for the results. The fda says this is important for getting people tested and to do it faster. All right, jessica, heres how it works. You swab your nose, swirl that swab in a vial, and then put it in a portable device that will tell you if you have covid or not, results within 30 minutes. Heres the catch. You need a prescription to get the test. Though word yet when these tests will be available or how much itll cost. So for now normal testing continues, and
Season is expected to be a problem. Governor newsom hit the emergency brake across california because of covid he mentioned something else. Imposing a statewide curfew. The possibility of it. And a lot of people didnt like what they heard. Dr. Fauci weighed in on that idea. We sat in on the speech to students. Dr. Fauci today received the award from san jose state school of journalism for integrity and honesty. Truth telling builds credibility. We must always tell the truth. He was asked by a professor about the idea of implementing a curfew. Sometimes when you are dealing with the seriousness of the situation right now, i leave it up to the good judgment of the leaders of the state and city. To make that. If they make that decision, i certainly think the basis upon which i would back that. Its worked in other countries where restaurants close early. The curfew is understandable in concept. But i have serious concerns. County supervisor is about to be sworn in as state senator and worr
Thousands in bangladesh wait for help in rising flood waters. And. And logging on to learn if you can afford it but most nigerian children are missing out to schools stay closed. Im joining us roscoe with a real Sport Major League Baseball games are cancelled after several players test positive for corona virus but the leagues commissioner is confident the season will not have to be cancelled. But start this news in malaysia where the former Prime Minister najib razak has been found guilty on 7 corruption charges the verdict comes from the 1st of 5 trials linked to the one n. D. P. Scandal launched the state fund when he was Prime Minister in 2009 the case centered on the transfer of new. 10000000. 00 into his personal accounts evidence in court showed a trail of money that paid for Home Renovations donations to Political Parties and a luxury watch for his wife hes been convicted of abuse of power criminal breach of trust and Money Laundering hes accused of stealing nearly 1000000000.