Earth Day
What does Earth Day mean to a changing world? Tom Fries considers the roles of policy and market forces in managing our natural resources. And what do bloggers from all over the world think about Earth Day?
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from United States of America
Earth Day, Conspiracy, & World Government
from Australia
I’m a size 7 but my footprint is enormous!
from Belgium
In Defense of Green Protectionism: Why the EU should put the planet before free trade
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The New City
As the world’s cities swell they’re being forced to change. Steven Watson takes a look at the new challenges facing urban living and uncovers some interesting attempts to manage the transition.
from Sri Lanka
When will Batticaloa get Sustainable Development?
from Bolivia
Una ciudad sobre el barro
from United States of America
The New City: Kenya’s Konza Technology City & Lessons from Other Planned Cities
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International Women’s Day
Local Views from around the world on International Women’s Day.
from Pakistan
Women’s Careers and Islam
from Pakistan
Kabul like you’ve never heard it before…
from Mexico
A Female President, Why Not?
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Disaster for Democracy
In the turmoil that follows a natural disaster, extreme forms of governance can flourish. But, says Muhammad Farhan, effective democracy is the best route back to stability.
from United States of America
Global Disaster Recovery
from Ghana
Mali: A Multi-crisis of Secession, Food Insecurity and Revolution
from Pakistan
Is democracy at fault – or is just sheer ignorance to blame?
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Defending the Global Village
We’re all at risk from the dangers of ICT-enabled crime, but Maria Farooq says that the greatest risk could come from our attempts to stay safe
from United States of America
When Our Technology Is Used Against Us
from United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland
Death to Online Freedom
from United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland
Spooks behaving badly
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Work in the Developing World
The developing world has the potential for major economic growth, but first it must prepare its young people for the burgeoning jobs market
from Morocco
Moroccan Graduates: Jobless PhDs and Lucky Engineers
from Russian Federation
Work in the Developing Market: Lack of Higher Education or Abuse of Power by Employers?
from India
Outsourced to India?
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Liquid Asset
There’s more than enough water in the world for all of us – we just need to manage it more carefully. Steven Watson highlights some of the world’s more promising water solutions.
from United States of America
Liquid Assets: Inter-Urban Water Management in East Africa
from El Salvador
Minería y agua: caso Cerro Blanco (Guatemala-El Salvador)
from Peru
Troubled Waters: Ecosystem Issues in Peru
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The Great Land Rush
Rising populations and the development of biofuels are increasing demand for arable land all over the world, and Arrianna Marie Conerly Coleman says that small farmers are the first to suffer
from Argentina
Conflictos en la frontera agrícola del Sur
from Nepal
Monsanto and Genetically Modified Food Insecurity
from Morocco
Real Estate-Oriented Tourism Threatens Mediterranean Coastlines
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The Greater WE
If governments don’t succeed, should civil society take action and propose its own solutions? This year’s Salzburg Trilogue was an attempt to do exactly that
from United States of America
The Greater WE: The African Union’s Mission to find Joseph Kony & NGOs’ Role
from Mongolia
Mongolia – High Ranking Politicians should not be above the Law
from Pakistan
If Israel attacks Iran who’s the winner and who’s the loser?
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