Let's go eco (or maybe not): what it really takes to be a sustainable tourist

Article Abstract:

The lure of ecotourism is fast waning as many travelers find disappointment in their avowed commitment to environmental protection. The best tours for ecotourism are still the small grass-roots based projects, which ensures that the operation is still at a small commercial level as to be environmentally safe.

Evaluation, Travel industry, Environmental policy, Ecotourism

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Can we have both spotted owls and jobs?

Article Abstract:

Environmental protection may not necessarily mean less economic growth. Environmentally sound industries such as pollution control, recycling and solar and wind energy production create more jobs and assure productivity.

Sustainable development

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Where were we when East Timor was invaded?

Article Abstract:

Indonesia invaded East Timor in Dec 1975. Although the attack was similar to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the US refused to oppose the invasion and may even have supplied arms. The history of the conflict is detailed.

United States, Political aspects, Indonesia, United States foreign relations, East Timor, Timorese foreign relations, Indonesian foreign relations

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