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"A bunny-hugging mentality that is far removed from the realities of rural life."

26 November 2008

“As a human being, you don’t see someone in trouble and sit back and just watch.”

Abraham Biggs, whose son committed suicide live on the web, struggles to understand how the online community to which his son announced his intention failed to intervene – and even egged him on (Associated Press, 23 November)

“The best tribute we can pay to our ancestors, whatever your religion may be, is to generate clean energy for new generations.”

Esteve Serret is the director of a Spanish company that has managed to persuade a local community that it is acceptable to place solar cells…

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