Utah Population and Environment Coalition

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Welcome to our website!  Be sure to check out the lower menu options left.
The Genuine Progress Indicator report has been released and is available!
Watch a video or download info on our GPI page to learn about it!
 
World Population passes 7 Billion on Oct. 30, 2011!  Are we sustainable?
Do we set a good example?  Please read more on our Newsroom page.

We all have important values and ideas, things we care about.  Take a moment to think of the BIG PICTURE, OUR PLANET.  We feel our ideas can change the world, and, perhaps even save it.  We want to let you know how you can join in and make all life better: for a truly viable future!

OUR MISSION
 
We believe it is our responsibility as citizens of
the earth to be concerned about the environment,
sustainability, and population. Furthermore,
we place special value on the unique
heritage and landscape of the state of Utah.

What WE Do
 
The Genuine Progress Indicator study is completed!  Read about it on the lowest left menu option.
 
UPEC is a growing coalition of Utahns concerned
about population growth and unsustainable
consumption in Utah, the United States,
and the World. As a coalition we work in the
community to raise awareness about the
consequences of unchecked population growth
and unsustainable consumption.

We develop special studies and research projects.  Please check out "Vital Signs" and the other lower menu options.  

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"The Earth is in our hands: it is our responsibility"
 
 
 
UPEC is an active community coalition that works to raise public awareness about the devastating effects of unsustainable consumption and population growth. We have booths at various community events including the Utah Education Association conferences, Earth Day celebrations, and more. We also provide training, both to educators and to school classes, to teach them what they can do at home and around the community to reduce consumption and increase awareness.
 
Please go out to our blog to comment or learn more about current topics.
 
Landscape Arch (pictured in the upper left corner of our webpages) reflects the fragileness of the earth relative to human activity impact. In the 1990's major tonage of the arch fell, indicating that this geologic timepeice may very soon fall.  Likewise, our very earthly habitat is sensitive and may soon fall, not to erosion, but to human impact, in our consumption and our vast growing numbers.   Our overuse of resources and carbon dioxide generation from using fossil fuels can easily threaten human civilization itself.

Please get in touch and join our mailing list.   Please comment on our Blog or FaceBook page.