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Bioregional Economy
Posts in this category are about Bioregional Economy. Bioregional economies reflect the capacities and limitations of their particular ecosystems, honor the diversity and history of local cultures, and meet human needs as locally as possible. Bioregional economies are diverse, resilient, and decentralized. They minimize dependence on imports while focusing on high value-added exports.
Globalization is creating economic insecurity and increasing the gap between rich and poor. At the same time, it is undermining cultural diversity and turning complex ecosystems into streams of standardized commodities. Bioregions need to reclaim a strong measure of economic sovereignty by becoming more self-sufficient and trading on their own terms. In this way, they can create economies that celebrate and mirror local ecosystems and cultures.
(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)
Insurance Costs to Increase 'Modestly' for Offshore Energy Risks
Major losses sustained in the Gulf of Mexico will not have the same market-changing impact on the upstream energy insurance market as other major events such as Hurricane Katrina, according to a new report published by Marsh.
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Western Climate Initiative offers cap-and-trade
Source: AP - A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces on Tuesday offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada.
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