The people all around the world are becoming increasingly dependent on a small number of large multinational businesses. Monsanto controls 90% of the production of genetically modified seeds. Microsoft holds 88.26% market share of the software industry, followed by apple with Mac who hold 9.93%. Everyday 150 million people throughout the world buy a Unilever product without even realising it.
You know sometimes you go back to a city you haven't been to in years and you notice how much it has changed? Somehow when you live in a city it is easy to miss all the subtle changes that add up to big ones over time.
Well today we witnessed a big change here in Vancouver. A group of us watched from the 7th floor of Vancity Head Office and took some photos to share with you.
I have an idea for a book documenting ordinary "ecoheroes/heroines" in our midst, particularly in the Lower Mainland. That is people who are making a difference to the world and the environment, taking action, not just talking.