You can save $10,000
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) just put out a report showing that the “average person” in 16 of 20 large US cities would save over $10,000 a year by using public transit instead of driving. Across all 20, the average was $10,181. In New York City, the average savings based on APTA’s assumptions come to $15,041. This will be true for our country too. So please use public transport as much as possible.
About 1.6 billion people of the world depend on forests for living
More than one-fourth of the world’s population relies on forest resources for livelihood. The forest products industry is a major source of economic growth and employment in the world; it is estimated at US $255 billion. About 1 billion people worldwide depend on drugs derived from forest plants for their medicinal needs. These are the findings of a first-ever survey of the forest genetic resources of the world conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). 60 million indigenous and tribal people are almost wholly dependent on forests for livelihood.
Monsanto is Threatening to Sue the State of Vermont
Vermont is set to make history by becoming the first state in the country to require genetically modified (GMO) food to be labeled. But Monsanto, the world’s largest GMO producer, is gearing up to sue the state. We can’t let Vermont lose this battle. Let’s stop Monsanto before it can even get started: Tell Monsanto: Don’t sue Vermont for its decision to label GMO foods.