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Nature Tourism Boosts Local Economies along with Environmental Conservation, “Green”

Andrew Burger April 10, 2012

Successful nature tourism businesses in Costa Rica "walk the walk" as well as "talk the talk" when it comes to boosting their businesses and environmental conservation, a University of Florida study reveals.Read More

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Buying Local: To Buy or Not to Buy?

Richard Matthews November 11, 2009

Buy Local: To Buy or Not to Buy We are told that buying local is better for the Earth and for people. The idea is that local products have a smaller environmental footprint than those produced more distantly. Advocates of buying local suggest that this preserves the environment while strengthening the local economy. However, we […]Read More