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This site has been inspired by the work of Dr David Korten who argues that capitalism is at a critical juncture due to environmental, economic and social breakdown. This site argues for alternatives to capitalism in order to create a better world.
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS: The Importance of Developing Countries in Climate Change Initiatives
By Barret Hudson There has been a lot of talk surrounding the recent G8 summits and the unwillingness of developing countries to join in on environmental programs. It may not seem that important to include these developing economies in a climate con...
ZEITGEIST: Funding the New Green Economy
By Joseph Winn We hear numerous interviews and view countless news stories highlighting the so-called "New Green Economy". Extending beyond political lines, it was even a fixture of the U.S. Presidential Debate circuit, with each candidate providin...
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The Use of Organic Solvents in Relation to the Clean Air Act
By Joe Mancuso Organic solvents, or industrial solvents containing carbon, are used every day in thousands of industries. Some of the most familiar common organic solvents are gasoline, ethanol, and acetone. Solvents are essential to many industries ...
GREEN LIVING: Green Careers Require Local Commitment
By Elizabeth D Nichols To transition to a greener economy with green careers, local level participation and collaboration is vital. According to the U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, just throwing jobs out there does not get anything done; a mix o...
GREEN LIVING: Green Careers Are Good For the Economy
By Elizabeth D Nichols Given that in 2008 the U.S. fell into the steepest economic decline since the Great Depression, the development of environmental careers is not only necessary it can fuel social and economic harmony. Green careers occur when ef...
