Michael Kramer is included in the Worldwatch Institute’s “State of the World 2008: Innovations for a Sustainable Economy” (Norton & Co, 2008). The book, which marks its 25th annual edition, is widely regarded as a landmark annual publication that measures the health of the planet in environmental terms.
“Buying local” is very popular today. The produce is fresher and its producers more trusted. Shipping costs are lower, which means cost savings and less of contribution to global warming. While it would be difficult for Americans to provide for all their survival needs through local purchases, buying local enhances the capacity for money to
Traditional wisdom viewed financial health as a pure economic bottom line: maximize return by minimizing risk. But history has shown that profit alone does not inherently contribute to the long-term health and sustainability of our society and planet. Many would argue, in fact, that the pursuit of the almighty dollar has created negative social and