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Farming for the Future or Farming Caused Famine?

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The Choice is ours to Make. Part Three: Restoring environments, restoring hope Written By Lissie Lyles | It is easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless when contemplating the implications of our changing climate. Witnessing the increase in natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, mud slides, dust storms, tornadoes, tsunamis and the devastation they cause is disheartening to say the least. Sometimes, it appears as if there are no solutions, and that one's own individual actions aren't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Wealth, Current Issue, Green, Renewable Resources, Sustainability Tagged With: agriculture, environmental impact, green

Farming caused famine, or farming for the future?

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The choice is ours to make. Written By Lissie Lyles |   Part One: Bred from thin air, or lessons from the not so distant past? "Caution: It is vitally important not to make connections. When you see pictures of rubble like this week’s shots from Joplin, Mo., you should not wonder: Is this somehow related to the tornado outbreak three weeks ago in Tuscaloosa, Ala., or the enormous outbreak a couple of weeks before that (which, together, comprised the most active April for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Wealth, Current Issue, Green, Sustainability Tagged With: environment, environmental impact

“Over The Hills And Off The Grid…”

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Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | There are many reasons why people choose their home. One might look for the standard “location, location, location,” while others continue to search for the special place that just “feels” like home. But as economic strain and ecological shift become key factors in how we choose our lives, more of us are beginning to take the alternate route. This path is not new, but one that simply guides us back to our roots; to a place where alternative energy, … [Read more...]

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Businesses that Protect our Natural Resources

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Capitalism a Tool for Transformation Written By Joy Taylor | Imagine a world where we truly live and do business in integrity with our values.  Imagine a world where the most successful businesses are those that not only turn a large profit but also create positive social and environmental change. Imagine businesses taking the responsibility to transform the planet, to advocate peace, global partnerships and ecological preservation. Imagine companies that promote employee development and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Wealth, Current Issue, Green, Renewable Resources, Sustainability Tagged With: business, green, sustainability

Live Local

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The average American spends $800-$900 on Christmas gifts, according to the American Consumer Credit Council. Other common holiday expenses include entertaining at home, dining out and hosting company parties. LiveLocal RenoSparks, a new Nevada nonprofit, is launching “KEEP YOUR MONEY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” a campaign to educate consumers on the benefits of spending holiday dollars at locally owned businesses. According to several national studies, for every $100 spent at an independent … [Read more...]

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Start Your Own Business

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Starting your own business is not just about having a dream. There are real steps to ensure your business is a success. What should you consider before launching your new brainchild? This initial checklist will help to clarify your thinking, while prioritizing some activities for your planning and start up mode. Find your niche market. It is crucial to know who it is that you intend to attract to your business. Consider what it is people want to buy, not just what you want to sell. Niche … [Read more...]

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