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We are constantly hearing that we're running out of oil, clean water, wetlands, wilderness, agricultural land, fisheries, etc.  Aside from climate change in general - which affects all of the above - what do think is the most important sustainability issue facing us today.
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To begin with, Dr. Walker will explain how the Acme Chemical Company scenario will work - this will begin next week.  Then we'll move onto our discussion:
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*How are human poverty and inequality connected with the environment? 
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*Is Naomi Klein right, that the free market is incompatible with responsible environmental management, or can we have a free market "eco-economy"?
  
 
==Time and location==
 
==Time and location==
The discussion will take place '''[http://eiximenis.wikimedia.org/dI2UY1vjI3 here on Etherpad]'''You just need a standard web browser such as Firefox, Internet Explorer or Chrome.
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The discussion will take place on SkypeDr. Walker's account name is Martin_Walker1, just send him an contact request.
 
 
*Evening group: Thursday, July 11th at 7:00pm-8:00pm EDT ([http://eiximenis.wikimedia.org/wqFSIMuWfU archive])
 
*Afternoon group: Friday, July 12th at 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT. (http://eiximenis.wikimedia.org/dI2UY1vjI3)
 
  
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*Group B: Friday, July 10th at 11:00am-noon EDT
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*Group A: Friday, July 10th at 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT (this week only).
 
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Topic

To begin with, Dr. Walker will explain how the Acme Chemical Company scenario will work - this will begin next week. Then we'll move onto our discussion:

  • How are human poverty and inequality connected with the environment?
  • Is Naomi Klein right, that the free market is incompatible with responsible environmental management, or can we have a free market "eco-economy"?

Time and location

The discussion will take place on Skype. Dr. Walker's account name is Martin_Walker1, just send him an contact request.

  • Group B: Friday, July 10th at 11:00am-noon EDT
  • Group A: Friday, July 10th at 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT (this week only).