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interesting facts on global warming broke down

U.S. lags in workplace protections : A study on global workplace protections finds the U.S. falls short behind other countries in respect to things like guaranteed sick leave. Steve Henn reports the U.S. has a fear of a global competitive disadvantage.

This is an 8 page are article about what we should be doing ethically to prevent global warming

Very good essay, Marcus. Interesting angle on the ethics of inaction, and a very good analysis of the issue from a 'divine command' perspective.

It's true, when it comes to global warming, we always think it's someone else's responsibility to fix what we've destroyed.

How globalization is affecting economies around the world, as well as how it hits home here in the USA.

This is an interesting look at how culture affects business done in Egypt. Some of the practices could be considered unethical in other countries.

An example of big business turning a blind eye to not only an ethical dilemma, but also a legal one. The countries that buy tobacco have laws in place banning child labor as does the supplying country. The word "help" is used instead of work to cover up the use of small children in dangerous situations.

Big profits were made from insider trading!

Walmart in Brazil has taken the "Green" approach and is protecting the enviornment. Here is their plan: No companies that employ slave labor; "forced" labor is a rampant problem in developing countries. * No soybeans sourced from illegally deforested areas; 20% of the world's carbon emissions (and 70% of Brazil's emissions) come from burning down trees. * No beef sourced from any newly cleared Amazonian land; globally, deforestation emits more carbon than all vehicles. Brazil and Indonesia are at the heart of this enormous challenge.

An article about the rights about Afghanistan women.

This article focusses on our global promblems and ideas to fix them

Great to see that large companies are making a true effort of sustainability.

I'm curious how serious the "somewhat optimistic" 62% are, but this is a good summary of the generally upward trending sustainability efforts in business.

Unique perspective. I never thought of sitting in church and being told I was an environmentalist. It makes sense.

The human side of corruption in Iran. 

A "wonderfully playful participatory culture" ... when you have an hour or two for watching youtube vids, check out Michael Wesch's favorites, Curator of the Month for November.