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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Apprenticeship Sorcery
All of us must have been wondering why shareholder-value-driven corporations such as Tesco and Burgerking have been tempted to support the government’s employment policies.
Tagged Apprenticeship, Ethics, unemployment
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Can the commons move from margins to mainstream?
So much of nature, culture and economic activity utterly depend upon the commons — the atmosphere, the oceans, wildlife and seeds as well as the Internet, scientific knowledge and creative works, among countless other commons.
Tagged Commons, society, sustainability
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The Global Climate and Renewable Energy
Since 2009, lower fuel and energy prices created some tough uphill conditions for renewable energy. Despite these powerful headwinds renewable energy installations have increased over the last few years.
Tagged climate change, energy, green economy
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Defaulty Logic
When is a default not a default? When to call it that might threaten the interests of significant financial players. Greece has arrived at the state of a default that may not speak its name.
Tagged economics, Eurozone, Greece
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3 New Ways to Have Fun With Snow
Snowmen and snow angels can get old fast. So next time there’s a winter storm, try eating the snow instead! Is it safe? Yes, say experts.
Tagged Family Fun, Lifestyle
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Economic Growth, Obesity, and the Creed of Greed
Who’s right? Gordon Gekko (greed is good) or Tim Jackson (prosperity without growth)? It should be a simple question, but the answer is not so clear.
Tagged economics, greed, green economy
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Video: Components of a Sustainable City
This video reviews the elements that go into making a sustainable city. These elements include public transportation, farmscrapers, vertical farms, green roofs, as well as the reliance on renewable forms of energy like solar panels, wave power, and wind mills.
Taking a human rights approach to climate change
Many of the countries that have contributed the least to greenhouse gas emissions will be the worst affected by global warming, a “climate injustice” that highlights the link to human rights, experts told a gathering in Geneva.
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