Amnesty International Group 133

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Amnesty International Group 133 is one of the 1,500 Amnesty groups in the US, providing opportunities for human rights activism for concerned individuals in the Somerville, Arlington, Cambridge area of Massachusetts.Since Group 133's founding, the group has worked on behalf of prisoners in Indonesia, Ghana, the former USSR, Chile, the former East Germany, ...learn more

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Posted: 5.8.07

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Alternative Medicine
Ayurveda , the science of life, prevention and longevity is the oldest and most holistic medical system available on the planet today. It was placed in written form over 5,000 years ago in India, it was said to be a world medicine dealing with both body and the spirit. Before the advent of writing, the ancient wisdom of this healing system was a part of the spiritual tradition of the Sanatana Dharma (Universal Religion) . . . read more
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The Lokkalyan Shikshan Sanstha
The traditional potters in Aajgaon are hesitant to teach pottery to their kids. Their knowledge of pottery is limited to making earthern pots, diyas, etc. which has very limited buyers. Nowadays entire potter families, including their kids, go to brick factories to make bricks. LSS started a pilot workshop along with Mr. Aajgaonkar, which was a success and reconfirmed an earlier observation that ceramic art would be the most feasible vocation-training course in that area . . . read more
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Resurgence
This magazine offers information to nourish all aspects of life, providing inspiration and exploring ideas on how to live in harmony with the Earth. Edited by Satish Kumar, Resurgence provides an engaging mix of articles on deep ecology, holistic science, and creative living, with a lively mix of arts, crafts, and book reviews in each issue . . . read more


Posted: 5.7.07

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Ozone Layer
In much the same way that a cloud blocks the heat on a hot day, the ozone layer in the stratosphere blocks out the sun's deadly ultraviolet rays. It acts as our planet's natural sunblock. The destruction of the ozone layer is caused by the breakdown of certain chlorine- and/or bromine-containing compounds (chlorofluorocarbons or halons), which break down when they reach the stratosphere and then destroy ozone molecules, thinning the ozone layer, and increasing the radiation that reaches the earth's surface . . . read more
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Sri Sri Saradatirtham
This educational institute and charitable clinic is aimed at bringing almost free education and health awareness to this part of Maldah town.They approached Asha, through Manoj Bhattacharyya, for support in constructing three classrooms and and one large lavatory. The sole purpose of this institute is to empower boys and girls of this poor area, and it is hoped they will involve themselves in further upliftement of the locality. No one is denied access based on relegion or financial ability . . . read more
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Organically Speaking
This website features podcasts on the topics of high quality organic food, natural and sustainable lifestyles, ecology, and holistic health. One program, "Broken Limbs" took as its starting point the writings of Dr. John Ikerd, professor emeritus from the University of Missouri. Dr. Ikerd's work comprises a vast and thoughtful body of literature on the topics of sustainable agriculture and the economics thereof . . . read more

Posted: 5.03.07 - 5.06.07

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Organizational Support and Management
"If justice is removed, the great, the immense fabric of human society, that fabric which to raise and support in this world if I may say so has the peculiar and darling care of Nature, must in a moment crumble into atoms." -Adam Smith . . . read more
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Tamarack Productions
This organization's focus is on independent films that raise environmental awareness and inspire action. Their first project, Vermont Climate Witness, will be a place for Vermonters to share their observations of, and responses to, climate change. Visitors to the site will be able to upload their climate and weather stories, composed of video clips, audio recordings, photographs, and writings. . . . read more
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DRAFT ISEE Position on Economic Growth
This eloquently short 3-page position paper accurately describes the ecological barriers associated with the pursuit of an infititely growing economy. It suggests an alternative system, whereby wealthy countries focus on economic delvelopment rather than growth. Without providing too many details, it aptly argues the case for the switch to a steady-state economy . . . read more

Posted: 5.03.07, 6.08.07

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Appropriate Technology
An AIDG team went to Haiti in Summer 2006, where they helped Professor Amy Smith and members of MIT's Ekip Chabon do a workshop on making charcoal from sugarcane waste. Sugar cane charcoal is a good alternative to using wood charcoal for cooking fuel especially in countries like Haiti where deforestation is widespread . . . read more
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Soil and Water Conservation Society
Our mission is to foster the science and art of natural resource conservation. Our work targets conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources on working land —the land used to produce food, fiber, and other services that improve the quality of life people experience in rural and urban communities. We work to discover, develop, implement, and constantly improve ways to use land that sustains its productive capacity . . . read more
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African Debt, War and Imperialism are Linked
With so much debate surrounding poverty reduction in Africa leading up to the 2005 G8 Summitt in Gleneagles, Scotland, how helpful was Bono and Geldof's Live 8 televised musical protest? Did it contribute to finding a solution, or was it more of a distraction?This article examines the idealogical divergences between the 2005 G8 protests , the Live 8 Concerts held worldwide, and the Make Poverty History awareness campaign . . . read more


Posted: 5.02.07, 6.25.07

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Fair Trade
In 2005, fair trade certified sales were estimated at €1.1 billion worldwide, a 37 % year-to-year increase. While this represents less than one hundredth of a percentage point of world trade in physical merchandise, fair trade products generally account for 0.5-5% of all sales in their product categories in Europe and North America. In October 2006, over 1.5 million disadvantaged producers worldwide were directly benefiting from fair trade . . . read more
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Gas And Electric Arts
Gas & Electric Arts' mission is to create stage performances, educational programs and community events that respond to the currents of our time and in doing so, engage the hearts, senses and imagination of those who experience our work. We create theatre productions and teach workshops that support storytelling at its best: visually engaging, intellectually nourishing, and which shed light on our . . . read more
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Reconciling Livestock and Environment
Without major corrective measures, livestock's environmental impact "will worsen dramatically". A recent FAO study (details here) found that livestock production is one of the major causes the world's most pressing environmental problems, including global warming, land degradation, air and water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. "The future of the livestock-environment interface," the study said, "will be shaped . . . read more


Posted: 4.16.07

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Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship refers to the activity of activists who use entrepreneurial methods to address systemic social problems. The term has been associated with risk-takers who use ideas, resources, and opportunities in novel ways in order to produce outcomes that benefit society. . . . read more
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Project Enterprise
Their is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in New York City. By providing micro loans, business development services and networking opportunities, Project Enterprise helps entrepreneurs increase their standard of living, create jobs for their communities, and build financial assets. . . . read more
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Loon Commons
A forum for current and emerging environmental and conservation issues in Minnesota . . . read more


Posted: 4.12.07, 5.1.07

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Water Rights
When apartheid ended in South Africa, the new government launched a campaign to provide more water taps. But it also embraced a free-enterprise model for charging people, even poor people, for water. That has provoked outrage and anger. It has also brought death . . . read more
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Nourishing Connections
Nourishing Connections educates local communities on tradition food preparation and sustainable agriculture. Their goal is to encourage one another in achieving radiant health through the wise principles practiced by non-industrialized primitive cultures as presented by the research of Dr. Weston A. Price. It is a resource to the community for how to obtain nutrient-dense foods... read more
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This Land - The Battle over Sprawl and the Future of America
This Land tells the untold story of development in America—how the landscape is shaped by a furious clash of political, economic and cultural forces. It is the story of burgeoning anti-sprawl movement, a 1960s-style revolution of New Urbanism, smart growth, and green building . . . read more

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