Let's spend a little time this week talking about climate change. Start by going to http://carbonfund.org and poking around a little bit. Take note of what you were interested in and what you learned. Write a comment on the blog about your experience or do the carbon calculator exercise and report on what you learned or how you might be able to change your lifestyle to reduce your carbon footprint.
Our family has been working on our footprint for the last year or so. Some things we have done are changing light bulbs, signing up for more of our energy to come from solar and wind sources, and buying local produce and meat. And we bought a Toyota Prius.
How does this kind of behavior fit with Friedman's book? How do you think the effects of globalization fit with environmental issues such as climate change?
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Well, it may seem like a commercial, but at least it shows that companies are thinking about the environment. I'm hoping you can see the article here:
http://www.retailwire.com/Objects/Object.cfm/693
It begins with...
"Addressing Critical Needs Around the World
With over 200,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, Unilever has perhaps the broadest geographic footprint of any multi-national consumer goods manufacturer. And the company is clearly aware of the massive responsibility that comes with its size and success.
Unilever sees four major forces reshaping our world and strives to address them in its policies and programs:
1. Population Growth and Urbanization
2. Poverty, Hunger and Access to Clean Water
3. The Threat of Disease and Pandemics
4. The Impact of Climate Change
I think there is a lot more in the popular news media, but I think people in general are still thinking that it is inevitable and there is nothing they can do about it. Do you think changes should come from government incentives and policies or that businesses and individuals will take the initiative on their own?
Good words.
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