WorldZen
encapsulates the belief that how we respect our world defines how we respect ourselves. To have a good environment means having a good life, yet how well do we meld 21st century life and planetary respect?

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If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.
Ignacio 'Nacho' Estrada

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Going Green Makes Money
Windfarm in NorfolkNew research unveiled in the UK shows that companies who are seriously caring for the environment are finding it profitable to do so. Of the 550 senior executives questioned, almost 60% reported that sustainability could boost market share and profits.

 

 
The End of the Gulf Oil?
It is great news that BP has managed to cap the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico. Attention can now turn to understanding the impact that the oil and the actions taken to clean it up will have on the environment. 
 
 
We'll stop using oil before it runs out
Oil RigProponents of the peak oil theory explain that there is not enough oil in the world to meet or future needs, that at some point, we will run out. Richard Sears believes that technology will reduce our oil usage.

 

 
Can Organic Food Be Worse for the Environment?
Pesticides could kill these charming aphidsResearchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, have released a paper that suggests organic food production can be more harmful to the environment because more pesticides are needed to be effective.
 
Marine Waste is Poisoning our Oceans
Dead fishPlastic materials are a paradox in that they are built to last a long time and therefore do not decompose, yet they are used to house products that are quickly consumed. The plastic container is then thrown away. Apart from ending up in landfill, many of these containers end up in the sea.
 
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Are you using Agave Syrup?

Very often - 20%
Often - 10%
Sometimes - 60%
Never - 0%
What's Agave Syrup? - 10%

Total votes: 10
The voting for this poll has ended on: 26 Feb 2010 - 00:00

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