Climate Change is Not a Spectator Sport.
From the dry history textbooks inflicted on children in India, one iconic image remains ingrained in my mind. It was the image of a frail, nearly-naked old man standing defiantly before a towering bonfire. The old man was Mahatma Gandhi and the bonfire was a pile of British-made goods. Most ... keep reading
Written by Minaz Kerawala in May 2008, about Agriculture & Food, Consumerism, Politics & Government, Weather
Canada’s province of Quebec is a study in contrasts. A bastion of French culture in North America, Quebec represents hope in the otherwise dismal North American sociopolitical scenario. Politically, the province is a mix of socialist statism, free-market capitalism, an active linguistic nationalistic movement, and a rather left-leaning larger ... keep reading
Written by Minaz Kerawala in May 2008, about Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Weather
Editor's Note: Minaz Kerawala is the latest addition to our writing team. Born in India, and currently living in Montreal, Canada, Minaz will be looking at subjects like consumerism, ecological justice, environmental ethics and the attenuation of environmental law, and more. Welcome Minaz! Petrol and diesel prices have hit ... keep reading
Written by Minaz Kerawala in May 2008, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Transport
