Tag: advocacy
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Erin Brockovich: Local Advocacy Drives Big Change
Environmental activist and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich said in a recent interview that individuals can—and should—exert influence …
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Organic Valley’s George Siemon—A Living Legend in Sustainable Agriculture
STEFANIE SPEAR — I’m inspired by Siemon’s ability to engage in food advocacy and policy while at the helm of this highly successful business. Organic Valley is an exemplary nearly billion dollar company that shows prioritizing human health and the environment …
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Organic Valley’s George Siemon—A Living Legend in Sustainable Agriculture
STEFANIE SPEAR — I’m inspired by Siemon’s ability to engage in food advocacy and policy while at the helm of this highly successful business. Organic Valley is an exemplary nearly billion dollar company that shows prioritizing human health and the environment …
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A Renewed Commitment to Buildings and their Social Benefits
Maggie Comstock Policy Analyst U.S. Green Building Council As the dust settles from Rio+20, I finally have a moment to reflect upon the outcomes of the historic Earth Summit Conference. The non-committal nature of the Rio text was a surprise to no one…
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A Renewed Commitment to Buildings and their Social Benefits
Maggie ComstockPolicy AnalystU.S. Green Building CouncilAs the dust settles from Rio+20, I finally have a moment to reflect upon the outcomes of the historic Earth Summit Conference. The non-committal nature of the Rio text was a surprise to no one, yet the identification of buildings as an important strategy for the development of sustainable cities…