28th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jackson Kern
China recently demonstrated its willingness to brutally suppress stirrings of Tibetan sentiment. Angry protestors in Paris and elsewhere then seized the occasion of the Olympic torch's passing to express their ire toward...
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18th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jackson Kern
The subtle difference between pure social development and social-political sustainability is very central to the pursuit of sustainable development. Just as economic development accomplishes little if the achievements he...
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10th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jackson Kern
It is commonly accepted that the project of sustainable development is conceptually composed of three constituent parts. These parts are (1) environmental sustainability, (2) economic sustainability, and (3) social-polit...
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04th April 2008
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The phenomenon of "greenwash" can be viewed from various angles. TerraChoice's "Six Sins of Greenwashing" have become widely circulated and well known. Additionally, three variations on its definition in increasing order...
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27th March 2008
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Even set against the standards established by today's behemoths of international trade and commerce, The Monsanto Company is a veritable giant. Since its founding in 1901, Monsanto has advanced through various embodiment...
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12th March 2008
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Recently I spoke with a young man who is employed in sustainable operations at a ski resort in my home US state of Montana. After he described the various practices by which they seek to minimize the environmental impact...
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