Papers Consume and Discard Lifestyles Not Sustainable (StephenWolfram.com)" 'We continue to depend on a series of ancient, genetically and socially determined habits and attitudes, many of which seem to have been more suitable for our hunter-gatherer ancestors,' " he [Peter Raven] says. " 'We must adopt new ways of thinking that will serve our descendants well in a world that is crowded beyond imagining, a world in which we shall always be the major ecological force. Unless, of course, we destroy ourselves.' " 8-02 Genetically Modified Potatos (VShiva.net) Describes the issues related to genetically modified organisms (GMO's), with an emphasis on the potato. Visitors sometimes misspell as organizms. 1-02 Organic Foods Facts (Organic Trade Association) Provides facts about organic foods and other environmental friendly issues. 5-02 Saving Soil and Trees While Fighting Hunger (Washington Post) "Dr. Pedro Sanchez loves dirt. The prize-winning soil scientist says that poor quality soil is the cause of many of the evils that plague poor countries, from hunger and poverty to environmental devastation caused by slash-and-burn farming." "...Sanchez has helped teach 150,000 small-scale African farmers how to boost grain production by bettering their dirt — that is, by replenishing soil nutrients with nitrogen from native vegetation and phosphates from rocks." "As a result, those farmers can feed their families without having to burn more forests to get fertile land." 8-02 Shiva, Vandana (AsiaWeek.com - Reyes) Profiles a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture and ecology. She is the director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology. 1-02 Shiva, Vandana (PDCForum) Profiles a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture and ecology. She is the director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology. 1-02 Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture (University of California) Presents core issues related to sustainable agriculture, as well as strategies. "Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals--environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity." "Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." 1-02 Sustainable Business Practices - Agriculture (BSR.org) Provides methods a model business uses for environmental sustainability. 5-02 Sustainable Development Conference in Johannesburg (MSNBC) "Formally titled 'the World Summit for Sustainable Development,' the gathering is billed as the largest United Nations meeting in history — with more than 100 world leaders and 65,000 delegates expected to convene in venues throughout sprawling Johannesburg." "At Rio, President George H.W. Bush ignited a diplomatic furor by rejecting accords to protect biodiversity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions." "Little has changed since. The United States has angered both its European allies and developing nations by stifling many global environmental accords inspired by Rio, citing economic concerns." "Since Rio, U.S. consumption of energy has jumped 21 percent and greenhouse gas emissions are up 13 percent, according to figures gathered by the United Nations and others." 8-02

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