Probably that seeking a profit shouldn't mean creating Love Canals
and Minematas, or deserts where once were forests.
jm
On 6 Feb 2001, at 13:04, Terry Donaghe wrote:
What
> does placing the "needs of the natural world" ahead of the
"interest of
> corporations" mean??
>
>
> Here's what I found from http://www.ifg.org/about.html:
> "The goal of the IFG, therefore, is twofold: (1) Expose the multiple effects
> of economic globalization in order to stimulate debate, and (2) Seek to
> reverse the globalization process by encouraging ideas and activities which
> revitalize local economies and communities, and ensure long term ecological
> stability."
> "We believe that the creation of a more equitable economic order will
> require new international agreements that place the needs of people, local
> economies and the natural world ahead of the interest of corporations."
> They also speak about the "wisdom" of nature. What the heck is
that? y What
> does placing the "needs of the natural world" ahead of the
"interest of
> corporations" mean??
>
>
>
>
>
John Marlow
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