Guerrilla campaigns turn the power of advertising on its head. Tijn Touber | September 2004 issue Ever looked absent-mindedly out the window of a train or bus and realised that an irritating advertising jingle has been running through your head for the past 15 minutes? In High … [Read more...] about A real revolution in advertising
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Fly the sustainable skies
Air travel produces a large--and growing--share of greenhouse gases. Is there any way to see the world without harming it? Jay Walljasper | November 2006 issue Global warming is now at the top of world concerns as scientists, politicians and everyday citizens ponder how to take … [Read more...] about Fly the sustainable skies
Death at sea
Evidence is mounting that Navy sonar tests seriously harm whales and porpoises. From his tropical hideaway, a veteran marine biologist works to stop the killing. Marc Kaufman reports from the frontlines. Marc S. Kaufman | July 2004 issue Ken Balcomb stood almost knee deep in the … [Read more...] about Death at sea
Dude, where's your community?
What's your postal carrier's name? And 19 other questions to help you think locally. The Ecologist | September 2004 issue It’s often said that the world is getting smaller, as breakthroughs in communications and transportation make it easier for us to know what’s happening in … [Read more...] about Dude, where's your community?
Niche no more
The growing ranks of conscious consumers is changing the world. Marco Visscher | October 2004 issue The global market for organic food and drink is estimated at some 19 billion Euros ($23 billion US billion dollars). Although production of organic crops is spreading … [Read more...] about Niche no more