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9/21 People’s Climate March

As is noted on the People’s Climate March Website: “In September, world leaders are coming to New York City for a UN summit on the climate crisis. UN Secretary­ General Ban Ki-­moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global … Continue reading

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Food & Agriculture Organization Infographic: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use

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Bio-Accumulation

Bio-accumulation is, like the tragedy of the commons, a major theme that keeps re-occurring within sustainability. Most of us whether or not we are sustainability minded have heard that eating fish can cause higher mercury levels in humans and possibly … Continue reading

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Tragedy of the Commons

Imagine that you are just one of five farmers that raise livestock in a village. In order for your livestock and the livestock of your fellow farmers to survive they must eat grass so you and the other four farmers … Continue reading

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The Rise of Urban Gardens

  Author Darrin Nordahl says fresh, free produce should be as accessible as fast food. Check out this article about how “free, readily available public produce holds the key to getting healthy again”.

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