Industry
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Nazi’s industrial jackal
During the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial in 1946, Chief Prosecutor Telford Taylor made a scathing accusation against a German cartel. “These companies, not the lunatic … Nazi’s industrial jackalRead more
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Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workers
Toxic tanning Tanning is one of the most toxic industries in the world because of the chemicals involved. Chrome, known for its cancer-causing abilities, is … Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workersRead more
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The Greener The Industry, The Higher The Job Growth Rate
ndustries that support a higher number of “green” workers who are making goods and services more environmentally friendly have experienced a higher rate of growth … The Greener The Industry, The Higher The Job Growth RateRead more
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i for iDiot
Free marketeers and green-minded people tend to converge on a single belief — that electronic goods such as Apple iPhones and iPads are inherently unsustainable. … i for iDiotRead more
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Economist Magazine
Last week, the Economist published a series of articles on the impact of regulations on the US economy and businesses. For a magazine normally regarded … Economist MagazineRead more
Posted inConsumerism / Economics / Industry / Media / Movie
Brands, Globalization & Resistance – No Logo
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wLFzRy63RQ&rel=0] – Naomi Klein
Posted inFarm / Greenhouse gas / Industry / ToMl
18% of greenhouse gas emissions from Livestock
Large-scale meat production also has serious implications for the world’s climate. Animal waste releases methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases that are 25 and 300 … 18% of greenhouse gas emissions from LivestockRead more
Posted inEconomics / Health / Industry
The Story of Cosmetics
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Posted inEconomics / Greenhouse gas / Industry / ToMl
Greenhouse gas emissions from meat
How does livestock production contribute to greenhouse gas emissions? The FAO calculates yearly CO2 contributions from the different steps along the livestock production chain this … Greenhouse gas emissions from meatRead more