 (from 24.02.2009) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
Treating the Blues Could Save the Planet
By Colin Beavan
I suffer, at times, from anxiety and depression. Not the worst kind of anxiety and depression. I'm talking about the kind that takes the edge off the gratitude I should be feeling for a good life - a life with kind people in it, a nice place to live, and a career of writing and environmental activism that I really enjoy. ... [read inside]
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 (from 15.12.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
Too close for comfort?
An eye on lobbying of Members of the European Parliament
The impact of the aviation sector on global warming is a hotly debated topic in Brussels. Aviation has by far the greatest climate impact of any mode of transport per passenger kilometer and the sector's emissions are rising rapidly. The need to tackle these emissions - and the industry's apparent lack of action - have moved the issue up the European political agenda. ... [read inside]
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 (from 15.12.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
Vision Summit 2008
Yunus' "Social Business" as a way to a worldwide eco-social market economy
The Vision Summit 2008 in Berlin with more than 1,000 participants was meant to be a starting point for a new worldwide movement with strong ambitions. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is a shining example for the potential Social Business possesses. ... [read inside]
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 (from 12.12.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
From Social Entrepreneurship to Social Business
The evolution of a key concept for a better future
Alongside the term "Social Entrepreneurship" a new term has emerged recently: "Social Business". But for many the two terms are not yet clearly distinguished. Clarification is needed.
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 (from 15.09.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
The Road to Copenhagen
What Business Needs from Global Policy on Climate Change
Energy is the fuel for growth, an essential requirement for economic and social development. By 2050, energy demand could double as population rises and developing countries expand their economies. With the prospect of such increases in energy demand giving rise to further increases in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, action on climate change is now stated as a high priority for many governments. ... [read inside]
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 (from 29.07.2008) Articles & Commentary|Themes|Politics & Society:
CSR in the Netherlands
Corporate Social Responsibility is a hotly disputed topic in the Dutch business community. It is one of the main issues on the agenda of Dutch entrepreneurs, and both multinationals as well as a growing number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) realise that CSR is improving the business case. ... [read inside]
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