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Fill an SUV or feed a human?

Posted by: emagineitall on: April 30, 2008

Source: Washington Post
HUMAN Vs. VEHICLE
The grain required to fill a 25-gallon sport-utility vehicle tank with ethanol could feed one person for a year, the World Bank said.
Just think about this. I mean really think. I just can’t even begin to describe how mind boggling it is. How many times a week does a person with [...]

Slavery: A Global Investigation

Posted by: emagineitall on: April 21, 2008

Be warned, the following documentary is painful to watch and depressing. We think things are getting better in the world. I mean there has been progress in poverty reduction and minority rights. Every day wonderful people are out there fighting for a better world. But I don’t want this video to serve as discouragement. Rather [...]

New Year’s resolution, no life resolution

Posted by: emagineitall on: December 28, 2007

Well I’ve long been against products tested on animals, but what many people fail to realize is that those companies also pollute the environment and are shining examples of corporate irresponsibility. I’ve decided that living chemical-free addresses all of these issues. This will entail even further changes in my consumption and lifestyle (please watch the [...]

Lean, green organic machines

Posted by: emagineitall on: September 20, 2007

What a month! I’m back in the states now (after 4 years and 3.5 months). I’ve been catching up with family and friends this week before I have to run off to NY and start a new job on Monday. The SUVs are still everywhere but I notice that suddenly all around me is lean, [...]

Body Shop founder dies

Posted by: emagineitall on: September 11, 2007

I was disappointed with the Body Shop queen for selling her ethical business to L’Oreal who continues to test cosmetics on animals and was recently fined for racial discrimination. But Anita Roddick was a champion for environmental and human rights issues and her sudden death is a shock. I hope her work will live [...]


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