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Original Green Goddess 50 Years on

by tonyleather in History, May 30, 2012
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Published in September 1962, Silent Spring remains one of the most effective denunciations of industrial malpractice ever written.

The Cheap Syndrome Kills

by Fleur D in Issues, March 18, 2012
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A breakdown of what I call the cheap syndrome. Taking a look at the philosophy of wanting everything at a cheap price. Is it worth it? What is it costing us?

Green Giantess of The Silent Spring

by tonyleather in Activism, September 26, 2011
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A lady, whose life work was so important that it was said of her that – A few thousand words from her and the world took a new direction – one of history’s great nature writers, and a true environmental pioneer, Rachel Carson was the original Giantess of the green movement.

Man’s Toxic Imprint

by Iftikhar Khan in Issues, July 7, 2011
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In all primitive cultures earth is referred to as "Mother Earth, as it provides man with shelter, sustenance and solace.

Quick Pollution of The Sea

by pritih in Issues, June 10, 2011
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Quick pollution of the sea is unparalleled in recent history on Earth. Ocean chemistry changes 100 times faster than it has anytime in the past 650,000 years. Algae and jellyfish distribution. Coral reefs and fish die. Go to the beach, and is likely to find the smell of rotten fish and said he is not fit for swimming.

Rising Fuel and Food Prices

by Deepa Venkitesh in Economics, April 28, 2011
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An article on rising food and fuel prices and how it is affecting all.

Environmental Toxicity

by novelist in Government, March 15, 2011
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There are issues of grave concern, such as the overuse of pesticides and other chemicals, apart from the widely circulated problem of global warming and ozone layer depletion.

Organic vs. Conventional Farming and Their Global Effects

by chrisholliday in Issues, February 13, 2011
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How organic and conventional farmers rely on one other for sustainability and how they effect consumer health, global hunger,as well as the world food market.

Why It is (Still) Better to Buy Organic

by PoppyB in Issues, December 3, 2010
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Examines foods that are believed to be safe and healthy, even though they are not organic. A misleading concept.

A Few Things We Should Do to Combat Water Pollution

by brotee mukhopadhyay in Activism, July 4, 2010
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Who can say if we are to be or not to be prepared for the funeral march for water we will have tomorrow?

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