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Can Our Economy Grow Forever? 49° (44 replies)

Over the last twenty years the government where I live (Ireland) has put a lot of emphasis on growing our economy. The economy has grown, but has it benefited the average person? Yes, people have more money, bigger houses and more stuff. However, they also have a lot more stress ...

Started by John P. in August 2008, about Consumerism, Economics, Health

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Are you willing to sacrifice? 26° (16 replies)

Change is fundamentally about sacrifice. Whether it's choosing chocolate ice cream or vanilla, when we decide on a course of action we sacrifice alternative options. Faced with climate instability and the social and political turmoil that will result in "staying the course", most everyone who visits Celsias has already decided ...

Started by Andrew Hunt in July 2008, about Climate Change, Consumerism, Economics, Education, Health, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Travel

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Do changing lightbulbs really help the environment? 28° (13 replies)

I've heard that high-efficiency bulbs actually contain rather nasty stuff like mercury. Is that true? And if so, which is better, using less electricity or keeping such nasties out of our landfills?

Started by Nick Lewis in June 2008, about Clean Technologies, Energy Saving, Health, Recycling

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Health and Safety Jobs 0° (no replies)

Candidates for health and safety positions are finding that it is becoming increasingly competitive in order to land themselves with the top roles. We’ve seen a new trend of employers being highly selective over recruitment and the individuals that have qualifications and experience that go beyond what is typically required ...

Started by Ben W. in September 2012, about Health

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Good Food March 2012 - Call for Action! 0° (no replies)

Good Food, Good Farming - Let’s march to Brussels! www.goodfoodmarch.eu It’s time for fair prices for farmers and shoppers It’s time to take our environment seriously It’s time for food sovereignty It’s time to deliver good food and good farming everywhere Start: End of August 2012 at different locations throughout ...

Started by Good Food March Call for Action in August 2012, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Food, Health, Media, Organic, Permaculture, Politics & Government, Smart Growth, Transition Towns, Travel

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The future of organic Soy 0° (no replies)

Just been hearing that the biggest dairy milk producer of North America, after buying most/all soya milk brands there, has just bought Europe's largest producer too. Gameplan seems to be, to next aquire the soy growing areas of SE Asia and then it'll all be tied up. No possibility then, ...

Started by Phil L. in July 2012, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Food, Genetic Modification, Health, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic, Politics & Government

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Feeding Or Diet 1° (1 reply)

Feeding Or Diet Regimes to make you thinner in general or a good way to eat, to feed, to choose meals, to choose foods. Loosing weight is of course a excellent goal to be willing to achieve, but its just a little tree hiding a possible multiple and as easy ...

Started by Didier Raymond in March 2011, about Health

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Social good & green writers wanted...not literally, but you get what we mean 5° (no replies)

http://TheSociallyConsciousBlog.org is a website which raises awareness for causes & initiatives doing exceptional jobs using the web/social media to make a positive impact on society. In each article, our aim is convey exactly what each organization is doing, how they're doing it, what impact they're having and how others can ...

Started by Valencio C. in January 2011, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Technologies, Education, Environment & Wildlife, Green energy, Health, Solar

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Does anyone know any great low carb food options for busy people? 4° (4 replies)

I'm trying pretty hard to find somewhere I can buy low carbon food options as I just don't have time to cook myself. What should I do?

Started by Matthew W. in June 2008, about Consumerism, Energy Saving, Food, Health

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