Twelve unstainable things on our planet 

Emerging Economy 

Other 

This thought provoking article by Mike Adams from Natural News speaks to twelve systems that are unstainable for our planet.  He covers the gamut; from debt-based banking to fossil fuel consumption this article is definitely food for thought.

Cooperative Land Banking 

Community Vitalization 

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Dr. Shann Turnbull is the world's leading authority on Cooperative Land Banking (CLB).  This article explains how CLB provides for self financing urban renewal while also "democratizing the control and ownership of the land".

India Report on ULSD and CNG 

Green Economy 

Other 

The Centre for Civil Society does a report extolling the virtues of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).  To get a more complete picture, however, it is necessary to read between the lines and also the embedded comments of one of our partners.

Health Care Bill Dooms America 

Health & Wellness 

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Another article from Mike Adams of Natural News showing the potential conflict of interest in the passing of Healthcare Reform.

Individual Health Policies Feel Trapped 

Health & Wellness 

Other 

This article by Duke Helfand speaks to the dilemmas and difficulties faced by consumers who buy individual health policies.

Designing Bioregional Economies 

Complimentary

Currencies 

Other 

This is a must read document co-authored by Bernard Lietaer who is also author of the paradigm shifting book "Of Human Wealth: Beyond Greed & Scarcity".  This document coherently articulates how complimentary currencies can solve many of our most pressing problems of today.