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Imagine a world where the problem of global warming has been solved, energy and water are sufficient and used wisely, little toxic and radioactive waste is generated, the ozone layer has been restored, the coral reefs are protected, the land is reforested, where planetary friendly creative and productive activities are exploding, and the conditions have been created where all can live lives that are productive, healthy and happy, and harmonious and peaceful. We can have a more beautiful planet and healthy and happy lives. Such a world is possible !!
To take the first step towards this process, please read the recently published book by Hari Lamba titled, "Rethinking Progress - Towards a Creative Transformation of Global Society".At a time when global civilization stands at the crossroads this book helps to understand the emerging challenges, from global warming and other environmental issues, global poverty, free trade, foreign debt burdens, and the expanding global economy, to the worsening conditions in many nations.
This book is not just about globalisation. It shares a vision of how we can help re-vitalize and re-direct global society. From environmental rejuvenation to democratic forms of progress, from the reform of the United Nations to greater international democracy, and from solutions to social problems to a new ethics needed for life and the planet, the book lays out interesting possibilities. For those who want things to change, beneficial directions are provided. For others it questions many pre-conceived notions, and provides refreshingly different perspectives.
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To implement the ideas in the book, an informal group has been formed called the Earth Summit Network, for which a yahoo groups will be formed so that you can communicate with others of similar interests.The other idea is to form a Rethinking Group that helps create ideas, information and resources needed for people to do things differently in a manner that is more beneficial. There is much that you can do in your lives, your homes and your communities. So we will help you out with that, as well as take help and guidance from others who have experience and know much. As this website expands, there will be greater and greater opportunities to link, network and cooperate. Both news of our activities and interesting news and articles will be posted.
So, as a first step, order and read the book, and let the author know of your thoughts and ideas, and on what we can do together.
When fully developed, the website is intended to be interative. Please visit the other page of the book where there is information about the book, and directions are provided on how to order it.
The Author: Hari Lamba
Coordinator, Earth Summit Network
“Rethinking the assumptions and the structures that lie behind what we call progress may be the most important next step for the survival of humanity. Read this Book” – Helena Norberg-Hodge
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