(par 11.2.2.2.2) Reconciling Economic Growth and the Environment
Bhutan: Reconciling Economic Growth and the Environment http://www.theglobalist.com/bhutan-reconciling-economic-growth-and-the-environment/ Taking a democratically-based, long-term approach to development. By Ronald Meinardus, November 30, 2014 For nature lovers and those interested in politics, Bhutan is a special place. I can think of few countries that are better suited to observe — at close range — the contest of tradition and […]
(par 11.2.2.2.2) Prince Charles warns human exploitation of nature is ‘insanity’
Prince Charles warns human exploitation of nature is ‘insanity’ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-royals-environment-climatechange-trfn-idUSKBN293100 By Megan Rowling (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Humans should remember they are part of nature and stop exploiting it to avert environmental and climate catastrophe, Britain’s heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles said on Tuesday. Interviewed by Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood on BBC radio, he urged society to draw […]
(par 11.2.2.2.2) Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent
Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent Mina Holland, Ian Tucker, Monica Mark, Annie Kelly, Olivia Honigsbaum 1 HIPPO WATER ROLLER Idea: The Hippo water roller is a drum that can be rolled on the ground, making it easier for those without access to taps to haul larger amounts of water faster. Problem: Two out of every five people in Africa have […]