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Biodiversity loss matters, and communication is crucial - SciDev.Net - 0 views

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at root is the conflict between the need to radically change our use of natural resources and the desire to maintain current forms of economic growth
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enhancing the media's ability to communicate messages emerging from the underlying science
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governments signed up to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have missed their 2010 target, set in 2002, of achieving "a significant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss"
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Finally the apocalyptic tone sometimes used in attempts to drive a message home can further hinder the case for constructive action. Too often, it promotes either cynicism or apathy among those who cannot relate these disaster scenarios to their own personal experience.
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he issues scientists think most important often seem abstract and far removed from the day-to-day concerns of ordinary people
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sloppy scientific reasoning can have a broad and lasting impact
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embed this scientific evidence into viable but sustainable economic growth and development strategies
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Ecovative Design - 1 views

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Sustainability Permaculture

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At Ecovative, we are passionate about sustainability. That's why we're working with nature to replace unsustainable plastics and foams with natural composites. Using innovative new materials and radical new technologies, our products perform at least as well as current state-of-the-art synthetics, but at a lower cost to both you and the environment. Ecovative: Making truly sustainable products smart and affordable.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At Ecovative, we are passionate about sustainability. That's why we're working with nature to replace unsustainable plastics and foams with natural composites. Using innovative new materials and radical new technologies, our products perform at least as well as current state-of-the-art synthetics, but at a lower cost to both you and the environment. Ecovative: Making truly sustainable products smart and affordable. </div>

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'No regrets': The World Bank and climate change (Bretton Woods Project) - 0 views

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Developing and middle income countries were angry that while the draft framework contains a range of prescriptions for developing countries, it fails to recognise that developed countries should uphold their responsibilities to take the lead in combating climate change by reducing their emissions.
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The draft framework has little to say about existing operations, but the Bank claims to be "leading by example" by making all its offices "carbon neutral", though this will largely be achieved by the controversial practice of purchasing offsets rather than reducing emissions.
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KickStart :: About Us - 0 views

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KickStart's mission is to help millions of people out of poverty. We promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation in Kenya and other countries. We develop and promote technologies that can be used by dynamic entrepreneurs to establish and run profitable small scale enterprises.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">KickStart's mission is to help millions of people out of poverty. We promote sustainable economic growth and employment creation in Kenya and other countries. We develop and promote technologies that can be used by dynamic entrepreneurs to establish and run profitable small scale enterprises.</div>

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LOVEABLE LOO - Eco Toilet - 1 views

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Humanure EcoToilets

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Affordable composting toilet, a la Humanure Handbook

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Permaculture College Australia - 0 views

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Permaculture Sustainability

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Robyn Francis's Permaculture site. Great resource. Really useful info.

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Dynamolampe - 0 views

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DIY Faraday AlternativeEnergy

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Make your own DynaLamp - Faraday Flashlight In German, but the diagrams are pretty self-explanatory

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The Humanure Handbook - Center of the Humanure Universe - 1 views

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Humanure Sustainability

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Humanure Headquarters: This is it! Download the complete handbook in pdf format for free. Toons of links to how to build an eco potty or loveable loo. Terrific site!`

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Humanure Headquarters: This is it! Download the complete handbook in pdf format for free. Toons of links to how to build an eco potty or loveable loo. Terrific site!`</div>

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EarthBox DIY Links - Green-Trust.org - 1 views

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DIY HowTos EarthBox

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Links to DIY HowTos for the EarthBox from Green-Trust

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Aprovecho- Education for Sustainable Living - 0 views

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Permaculture Sustainability GreenTechnology

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Terrific site for Sustainability and Permaculture Enthusiasts. Makers of the fabulous Rocket Stoves made by StoveTec

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Punk Rock Permaculture E-zine - 0 views

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BuildItSolar: Solar energy projects for Do It Yourselfers to save money and reduce poll... - 1 views

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Plans, tools and information to do renewable energy and conservation projects.

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Worldchanging: Bright Green: Jane McGonigal on Gaming for Good - 0 views

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EVOKE, which she is developing for the World Bank Institute, promises to deliver “a crash course in changing the world”
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alternate reality game designers are trying to get people to play in the real world. We want people to bring the same curiosity, wonder, and optimism that you feel when in your favorite video games into your real lives and real problems
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built on top of social networks, so we use ordinary online tools like online video, blogs, wikis, and being part of a network
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cognitive scientists now define the ability to play a game as the distinguishing cognitive trait of the human brain
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my benchmark for the games I want to help create is that they should only be games that serve a humanitarian purpose, that give people a chance to tackle urgent problems like poverty, that lead to world peace.
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What are your top green books? - 0 views

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Top 50 books on sustainability according to Cambridge academics

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Green Products | The Natural Abode - 0 views

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NaturalBuilding

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Very nice site to find natural building, furnishing and decorating materials

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Sleepwalking to extinction | Policies | Environment | Conservation | Eu... - 0 views

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biodiversity endangered species biology conservation EU

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the pace of destruction shows no sign of abating
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Some species, such as the Iberian lynx and the Mediterranean monk seal, face extinction.
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The United Nations has declared 2010 to be the ‘International Year of Biodiversity'
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HD Pedal Powerin' Man - 0 views

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PedalPower

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Pedal powered electricity

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Finca Bellavista - A Sustainable Rainforest Community - 0 views

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IntentionalCommunities TreeHouses Sustainability

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Build Your Own (90% Efficient) Fireplace - 0 views

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