Full Coverage: Environmental activism
May 2008
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09.05.2008
The disastrous aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma is a severe reminder of the overwhelming destruction environmental catastrophes cause in poor communities, writes a development researcher, calling for resolute action against climate change.
more...From: Center for Global Development Related topics/regions: [Myanmar] [Climate change] [Poverty] [Emergency relief] [Aid] Image: In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. © Action Against Hunger-USA
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08.05.2008
Innovative local initiatives are strengthening rural regions throughout Mexico, which have been losing both people and their competitive edge in agriculture since Mexico opened its markets to free trade.
more...From: Global Exchange Related topics/regions: [Mexico] [Trade] [Poverty] [Migration] [Labour] [Agriculture] Image: A Mexican farmer protests the rising cost of tortillas (made of corn). © Prometeo Lucero [aka Prom] (flickr)
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07.05.2008
Jesus León Santos, the leader of a democratic farmer-to-farmer network, recently received a prestigious environmental award for promoting sustainability through traditional agriculture in Oaxaca, Mexico.
more...From: Grassroots International Related topics/regions: [Mexico] [Conservation] [Land] [Agriculture] Image: Learning organic farming in Coahuila, Mexico. © Harry Mostaza (flickr)
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06.05.2008
One of the founders of bambu, a fair trade business making houseware from organic bamboo and other renewable materials, talks about his company's sustainable journey and the green business movement.
more...From: Co-op America Related topics/regions: [China] [Pollution] [Trade] [Business] [Labour] Image: © Co-op America
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05.05.2008
Public bicycle rental programs are quickly springing up across Europe; cities including Washington, DC, Beijing, Moscow, and Tel Aviv may also soon be launching similar services.
more...From: Worldwatch Institute Related topics/regions: [Europe] [Pollution] [Conservation] [Transport] [Cities] Image: © FrizzText (flickr)
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