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In many cases, water stress is more about politics, economics, behaviour and governance than absolute water scarcity. Better planning is needed, to allocate water where societal need is greatest, and to allow trade-offs between alternative uses. Ian Goldin absoluteallocatealternative share on social
Human activity is having a major impact on the planet. We consume or have diverted a large proportion of the productivity of the land and oceans. Our hunger for land crowds out fellow species. Our waste products pollute the waters, warm the atmosphere and acidify the oceans. Ian Goldin acidifyactivityatmosphere share on social
Global actions require local and national participation. International cooperation and action requires community perspectives and legitimacy if it is to be effective. Ian Goldin actioncommunitycooperation Change image and share on social
Since the days of Greece and Rome, when the word 'citizen' was a title of honor, we have often seen more emphasis put on the rights of citizenship than on its responsibilities. Robert Kennedy citizencitizenshipday Change image and share on social
I think to have the skill set and the ability to physically help others in matters of life and death must be incredibly empowering. Karlie Kloss abilitydeathempower Change image and share on social
It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up. Ginnifer Goodwin breakcouragefind Change image and share on social
