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Oceans at Rio+20 and beyond: envisioning a blue economy for the world
So much time is spent negotiating treaties for climate change, land use, and other terrestrial based initiatives that it is easy to forget that 70% of the world’s surface is covered by oceans, and that water is equally important to the health of our planet. Although oceans issues have their […]
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Sustainable cities for the future: reimagining the individualist paradigm
We often take cities for granted. We debate the merits of one city versus another, comparing and contrasting the amenities, atmosphere, location, and opportunities available to us. Those of us who worry about our ecological footprint are also well aware that density is generally more sustainable than sprawl, and therefore […]
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Climate Change: Saving the World – Are you doing your part?
Climate Change – a global phenomenon is happening to all of us irrespective of race, color and sexuality. It is one of the trending topics on the global scene at the moment. On the agenda during the Rio+20 conventions, Climate Change was never left out as its issue which that […]
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Biogas: The Future for Alternative Energy in South Africa
Following China’s lead, plans to increase the use of biogas, or Anaerobic Digestion, in South Africa could help improve the country’s service delivery and serve as a local solution to the worldwide energy crisis caused by the depletion of fossil fuels. Biogas is both a waste management system and a clean, efficient source of energy. The process involves the breakdown of organic waste in […]
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New Sausage E-Shop Uses Pig Photos To Reduce Meat Consumption
Welcome to Meine Kleine Farm (My little farm), where you actually get to meet the meat you’re going to eat. Seriously, say hello to the cute piggy face on your sausage label — because one could not exist without the other. That’s the point of the new German online initiative, […]