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Rethinking Water: Part 1- Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water
By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In recent years the consumption of bottled water has grown immensely. Through persuasive commercialization and marketing, bottled water companies have convinced the general public that drinking bottled water is better than drinking tap water. However, how can bottled water be better than tap water when it is estimated that 40% of all bottled water comes from tap water sources? In fact, major bottled water brands like Aquafina and Dasani have admitted they use tap water. Is bottled water really better than tap water?
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By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In recent years the consumption of bottled water has grown immensely. Through persuasive commercialization and marketing, bottled water companies have convinced the general public that drinking bottled water is better than drinking tap water. However, how can bottled water be better than tap water when it is estimated that 40% of all bottled water comes from tap water sources? In fact, major bottled water brands like Aquafina and Dasani have admitted they use tap water. Is bottled water really better than tap water?
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Top of the Class
The Rise of Asia's Universities By: Richard C. Levin, Yale University Governments in Asia understand that overhauling their higher-education systems is required to sustain economic growth. They are making progress by investing in research, reforming traditional approaches to curricula and pedagogy, and beginning to attract outstanding faculty from abroad. Many challenges remain, but it is more likely than not that by midcentury, the top Asian universities will stand among the best universities in the world. READ FULL STORY
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The Rise of Asia's Universities By: Richard C. Levin, Yale University Governments in Asia understand that overhauling their higher-education systems is required to sustain economic growth. They are making progress by investing in research, reforming traditional approaches to curricula and pedagogy, and beginning to attract outstanding faculty from abroad. Many challenges remain, but it is more likely than not that by midcentury, the top Asian universities will stand among the best universities in the world. READ FULL STORY
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Reducing Waste and Pollution Through Composting
By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
As we continue to discuss the perils of our over consuming, trash generating ways, we can also consider better ways to dispose of waste that cannot be reused of recycled. Certain garbage that is organic matter such as food scraps, yard trimming, grass clippings and yard waste like leaves can be composted. Not only does this reduce waste but it is also beneficial to the environment in many ways.
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By Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
As we continue to discuss the perils of our over consuming, trash generating ways, we can also consider better ways to dispose of waste that cannot be reused of recycled. Certain garbage that is organic matter such as food scraps, yard trimming, grass clippings and yard waste like leaves can be composted. Not only does this reduce waste but it is also beneficial to the environment in many ways.
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It Takes the Villages
Bringing Change from Below in Afghanistan By: Seth G. Jones
Current efforts to stabilize Afghanistan are based on a misunderstanding of the country's culture and social structure. As three new books show, defeating the Taliban will require local, bottom-up efforts -- beginning with a deep understanding of tribal and subtribal politics. READ FULL STORY
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Bringing Change from Below in Afghanistan By: Seth G. Jones
Current efforts to stabilize Afghanistan are based on a misunderstanding of the country's culture and social structure. As three new books show, defeating the Taliban will require local, bottom-up efforts -- beginning with a deep understanding of tribal and subtribal politics. READ FULL STORY
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Garbage Island is No Paradise
By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In 1997, American oceanographer, Charles Moore was on a sailing trip when he came across an enormous garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean. This "island" or "soup" of garbage later came to be known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Although the exact size of the Patch is debated and unknown, it is said to be twice the size of the US. Additionally, Mr. Moore estimates that there is more than 100 million tons of flotsam floating in the area.
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By: Jill Gomez, Global Connect Contributor
In 1997, American oceanographer, Charles Moore was on a sailing trip when he came across an enormous garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean. This "island" or "soup" of garbage later came to be known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Although the exact size of the Patch is debated and unknown, it is said to be twice the size of the US. Additionally, Mr. Moore estimates that there is more than 100 million tons of flotsam floating in the area.
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