Tuesday, November 1, 2011

How economic inequality harms societies

"Richard Wilkinson charts the hard data on economic inequality, and shows what gets worse when rich and poor are too far apart: real effects on health, lifespan, even such basic values as trust."

[Source: TED Talks] 


 

Friday, October 14, 2011

Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability

[Source: Worldwatch Institute Blogs]

The Rise and Fall of Consumer Cultures


"State of the World 2010" Project Director Erik Assadourian presents the findings at Allegheny College on Earth Day

Tuesday, August 30, 2011