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OP-ED: Organic Farming Movement Marginal but Growing Worldwide

Despite the growing worldwide demand for organic food, clothing and other products, the area of land certified as organic still makes up just 0.9 percent of global agricultural land, with 37 million...

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OP-ED: Letting Nature Take Its Course?

Is sustainability still possible? Yes. Is it still probable? No. With bold action today, tomorrow, and in years to come, we could succeed in creating a sustainable and prosperous society. But what does...

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Fossil Fuel Subsidies Dampen Shift Towards Renewables

An offshore oil rig drilling platform. Global subsidies of fossil fuels rose to 1.9 trillion dollars in 2013. Credit: BigstockBy Samuel OakfordNEW YORK, Feb 10 2014 (IPS) Despite evolving public...

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Capitalism Unable to Deal with Climate Change

Unless leaders act promptly, climate change and environmental degradation will only worsen and cause greater global problems, scientists warn. Credit: Crustmania/CC by 2.0By Farangis...

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U.S. Ranks Near Bottom Globally in Energy Efficiency

Energy-saving compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). Credit: Anton Fomkin/cc by 2.0By Julia HotzWASHINGTON, Jul 18 2014 (IPS) A new ranking has lauded Germany for its energy efficiency, while...

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A Billion Tons of Food Wasted Yearly While Millions Still Go Hungry

“We need a transformative change in our food and agricultural policies to have sustainability” – Ren Wang, FAO’s Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department. Credit: A.D. McKenzie/IPSBy A. D....

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Against the Odds, Caribbean Doubles Down for 1.5 Degree Deal in Paris

Negotiators from the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are intent on striking a deal to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial levels, but many fear that a 10-year-old...

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