By Gavin Hudson •
February 25, 2008
Dear Readers,
Our goal this week was to help , bring you eye to eye with people of many nationalities to explore what environmental issues motivate each of us to care and inspire us to take action.
In case you missed it or are coming back for more, here’s our week in review:
Sam Aola Ooko offered a Kenyan perspective from the streets of Nairobi.
Pem Charnley reflected on the rise of the Industrial Revolution in the UK and its implications for the world and environment.
Mark Seall went to the Swiss Alps, wondering why the idea of personal responsibility for the environment is lacking, then to the streets of Switzerland for a taste of some real attitude.
By Gavin Hudson •
February 24, 2008
1. You care about wellbeing, but you still smoke. Give yourself 1 point.
Over 40% of Korean men smoke. And this is the good news. Before the recent wellbeing trend, the number was almost 60%. Smoking seems less common among Korean women.
2. When you eat cow you call it cow. Give yourself 1 point.
Koreans love meat and the don’t mince words when talking about it. You’re not eating “steak” and “prosciutto;” you’re eating “cow” and “pig.” Especially popular are variations on galbi, which ranges from Korean BBQ to stir-fried meat and hot peppers. There are, however, a modicum of vegetarian and even vegan restaurants in Korea.
3. You ride the bus and the train, but you still love Hyundai. Give yourself 2 points.
By Gavin Hudson •
February 18, 2008
Dear Readers,
In the first week of February, we explored and compared methods of public transportation around the world.
This week, from February 18-24, we’d like to introduce a topic that’s a little more personal. How do people in different nations view the environment and environmentalists?
To help answer this question, our correspondents around the world will shed light on four areas:
- traditional cultural views: how different cultures see nature and the environment
- attitudes on the street: what
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