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SPECIAL SECTION
Declarations of Interdependence
Global Ethics:
An American Perspective
BY PETER SAUER
For decades, the international conservation community has been working to establish a global ethic that could serve as a standard for environmental treaties and laws. But why have most American environmentalists never heard of the documents they've created?
Life, Liberty, and...Water?
BY KATHLEEN DEAN MOORE
From city to forest, there is nothing more essential to human existence than water. So when water begins to be bought and sold for profit, it's time to add H2O to our list of inalienable human rights.
Social Studies
PHOTOGRAPHS BY WILLIAM COUPON
These compelling portraits serve as a reminder of the things we all share.
The Earth Charter
The Earth Charter is the product of a decade-long, worldwide, cross-cultural conversation about people and the environment. About to go before the United Nations for adoption, its importance is even more potent in the world's current unrest.
Green Across the Globe
BY POLLY STUPPLES
Last year in Canberra, Australia, activists from around the world gathered to forge the first international network of Green parties. Look out political cynicism! The author will not be the only one convinced by the results.
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FEATURES
Midsummer Snowballs
BY ANDY GOLDSWORTHY
Nuts
BY JOHN PRICE
When it comes to sex and reproduction, we find ourselves about as close to nature as we get.
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DEPARTMENTS
From the Editors
Contributors
Letters
The Place Where You Live
Poetry
BY CHRISTOPHER JANE CORKERY
Poetry
BY JOHN PECK
Raritan Letter
The Foundations of Security
BY DAVID EHRENFELD
Natural Excursions
Looking for Wild Carrots
BY JACK NISBET
Poetry
BY JAMES GALVIN
Poetry
BY PENELOPE AUSTIN
Coda
Future Bird Watchers of America
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