World Wildlife Fund International Director General Jim Leape affirms conclusions made by scientists in a recent UN Environment Program report, saying that a clean and green economy better delivers both stability and prosperity for all of humanity.
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?199393/Evidence-mounts-that-green-growth-is-better-safer-growth During the 3rd International Congress on Mayan Culture in the Yucatán state of Mexico, renowned US archaeologist Richard D. Hansen announces the findings of a 30-year study, which concludes that the legendary Mayan civilization collapsed after eco-damage triggered deforestation and widespread damage to
the agricultural system.
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2011/03/16/collapse-mayan-civilization-blamed-environmental-damage/ http://www.sify.com/news/mayan-civilisation-collapse-blamed-on-environmental-damage-news-international-ldqkudifidf.htmlIn an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, US-based beverage manufacturer PepsiCo Incorporated creates a new recyclable plastic bottle made of 100% plant materials such as switch grass, pine bark and corn husks.
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