Comments on: Roots that bind http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roots-that-bind Web Magazine and Video Briefs dealing with Climate Change, Peak Oil and Food Security in Japan and the World Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:49:13 +0900 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Carol Smith http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-3535 Carol Smith Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:25 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-3535 On the topic of inefficient cook stoves, apparently programs like AIR that replace them can put a big dent in CO2 emissions. I didn't grasp the scale of soot's role in climate change, until I read a Global Dashboard article today that says a recent study suggests it’s responsible for 50% of Arctic warming. http://www.globaldashboard.org/2009/05/21/black-carbon/ On the topic of inefficient cook stoves, apparently programs like AIR that replace them can put a big dent in CO2 emissions. I didn’t grasp the scale of soot’s role in climate change, until I read a Global Dashboard article today that says a recent study suggests it’s responsible for 50% of Arctic warming.

http://www.globaldashboard.org/2009/05/21/black-carbon/

]]> By: Gery Walker http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-3439 Gery Walker Fri, 22 May 2009 00:08:08 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-3439 I commend you future leaders on your efforts. You exemplify what we Rotarians look for as caring humanitarians. Don't let it stop with this experience, as young people like you are changing the world for the better. I commend you future leaders on your efforts. You exemplify what we Rotarians look for as caring humanitarians. Don’t let it stop with this experience, as young people like you are changing the world for the better.

]]> By: Mark Notaras http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-2647 Mark Notaras Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:31:41 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-2647 thanks for your thoughtful and inspiring piece Adam. In addition to the good work done on the ground to make a difference to people's lives, we can all play a role at home by ensuring that the products we buy, for example forestry goods, are cultivated sustainably. The sustainable forestry initiative provides a set of standards and labels we can look out for. http://www.sfiprogram.org/ are there any others people know of? thanks for your thoughtful and inspiring piece Adam. In addition to the good work done on the ground to make a difference to people’s lives, we can all play a role at home by ensuring that the products we buy, for example forestry goods, are cultivated sustainably. The sustainable forestry initiative provides a set of standards and labels we can look out for.

http://www.sfiprogram.org/

are there any others people know of?

]]> By: Ashlee N. Bradford http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-2595 Ashlee N. Bradford Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:08:15 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-2595 Continuing to change lives I see... This is a very refreshing article- ardent and informative. Congratulations, Adam. :) Continuing to change lives I see… This is a very refreshing article- ardent and informative.
Congratulations, Adam. :)

]]> By: Mark Van Fleet http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-2488 Mark Van Fleet Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:20:10 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-2488 Great cause and great story. Thanks for your effort and the story. Great cause and great story. Thanks for your effort and the story.

]]> By: Tamara Somerville http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-2389 Tamara Somerville Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:12:48 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-2389 Great article. Sounds like a solid effort having tangible results and long-lasting impact. Great article. Sounds like a solid effort having tangible results and long-lasting impact.

]]> By: Becca Hickam http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/roots-that-bind/comment-page-1/#comment-2384 Becca Hickam Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:52:16 +0000 http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/2009/04/20/roots-that-bind/#comment-2384 The work of AIR is necessary, challenging, and awe-inspiring in today's world. Instances of self-created poverty and environmental harm can be solved through one simple practice: education. AIR's mission to educate and raise awareness in these Guatemalan communities illustrates beautifully the willingness of people to make positive change when shown the way. Nice work, and I look forward to reading more! The work of AIR is necessary, challenging, and awe-inspiring in today’s world. Instances of self-created poverty and environmental harm can be solved through one simple practice: education. AIR’s mission to educate and raise awareness in these Guatemalan communities illustrates beautifully the willingness of people to make positive change when shown the way. Nice work, and I look forward to reading more!

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