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Rescooped by Crissy Borton from Geography Education onto Education in the world |
Kalin B.'s comment,
September 13, 2012 4:22 PM
I'm amazed that all this happened in as short a time as twenty years. Globalization is truly a force to be reckoned with!
Matt Mallinson's comment,
November 19, 2012 11:04 AM
So much was built in 20 years, impressive. The population must of skyrocketed.
Matt Mallinson's comment,
November 19, 2012 11:04 AM
So much was built in 20 years, impressive. The population must of skyrocketed.
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Beautiful landscapes! No way would I do what those people are doing but wow such beautiful footage! Via Seth Dixon 
Sean Rooney's comment,
October 3, 2012 9:04 AM
Great way to actually experience the physical geography of Switzerland. Nice close up view of the valleys and cliffs. I wonder how long the flight down is? Even though I don't like heights this looks tempting.
chris tobin's comment,
March 22, 1:59 PM
Great video ....pretty high up, makes you feel like a bird or something, and boy! does he sure come close to the sides of the cliffs! Wonder while he shut the camera off for the descent? that would have been pretty cool. The song was "don't stop my delerium" pretty cool thanks!
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In Nepal, government owned forests are being felled at record speed, while community managed ones are thriving.
This is a great link for discussing governance and the environmental interactions and community. Via Seth Dixon
Crissy Borton's insight:
This is a great example of how communities can help themselves and their land. It works because the people live there and they have to not only think about today but tomorrow so they do not exploit their recourses 
Seth Dixon's comment,
October 21, 2011 12:59 PM
One of my friends is researching sustainable forestry in Nepal, and it keeps coming back to the idea that the community (not the market, not the govt.) can best manage the forests in a way that with not only produce goods and provide jobs, but also ensure long-term success and sustainability. So how does that change how we look at community, economics and the environment?
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For anyone who likes animals and nature in general, it's always sad to see forests decimated. It doesn't really matter where it takes place: Your back yard, the middle of your country, or all the way across the world. It all sucks nonetheless. That's why these community managed forestry programs in Nepal are great. There seems to be many benefits of keeping your forests strong: Reducing landslides, more wildlife, aid against global warming (according to the video), and make a return on the natural elements the forest has to offer. We must not all be windbag hippies to recognize that forests are important for a multitude of reasons, and we collectively need to learn to use them smartly. This video was a cool look at that.
Don Brown Jr's comment,
July 30, 2012 10:55 PM
Investing in the environment is a very beneficial way to promote sustainability in an increasingly urbanized world and a cheap way to increase air quality.
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It looks like a completely different city. Sadly you can no longer see any green.