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http://www.powerofcommunity.org/cm/index.php When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba\\\'s economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half ? and food by 80 percent ? people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call \\\"The Special Period.\\\" The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis ? the massive reduction of fossil fuels ? is an example of options and hope [More] [Less] |
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Date: 19 November 2008 Category: examples |
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World Wildlife Foundation - Our vision is a world in which people everywhere can lead happy, healthy lives within their fair share of the earth\\\'s resources, leaving space for wildlife and wilderness. |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: examples |
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Portland, Oregon is known as a leader in sustainability. Local businesses are distinguishing Portland by incorporating innovate sustainable business practices. Hear from the heads of area businesses such as PGE, Intel, Bi-O-Kleen, Flex Car and Burgerville about how they are thinking green. For more information, go to www.portlandalliance.com/story. [More] [Less] |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: examples |
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The biggest carpet industry in the US goest through a change towards more responsible production line. Ray Anderson discusses corporate responsibility and the environment. Extract from The Corporation - 2004 |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: examples |
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A short animated film about the feedback loops likely to lead to catastrophic climate change, by Leo Murray. The script, with extensive peer-reviewed references and additional information and links, is available at |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: the Challenge |
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Future by Design - Fresco |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: technology |
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Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability overview: Forest Stewardship Council + Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (project in Pakistan- Water and sanitation Extension Programme) + The Barefoot College Tilonia, India + Urban Center for Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation |
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Date: 12 November 2008 Category: examples |
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