My speech in Seoul
OK, everyone, here I am, delivering my speech at the Civil Society Forum in Seoul!
Speech in Seoul
I gave a few examples of how important it can be that governments help us get results. I really like that Tokyo has decided to ban diesel trucks, it has made the air much cleaner. Also, there are many campaigns now for "idling-stop" Car engines are improved, so that the engine stops when the car isn't moving. It saves fuel (10-20 percent) so that is good for both the economy and the environment. Allergies, atopy and other serious health problems affect our beloved ones directly. We cannot accept economic development that makes people suffer.
There are huge environmental problems, especially in Asia, let's not forget that. One area I am interested in is food safety. Many other speakers also pointed out that healthy food should be included in the discussions. In poor countries, the issue of food sovereignty is important.
For example, if trade rules make it attractive to dump surplus food cheaply in another country, the farmers will suffer. And, as a result, the precious environment will also suffer. Other topics we discussed include the right to clean, safe drinking water, the need for a ban on GMOs, and what to do with all the garbage!
Speech in Seoul
I gave a few examples of how important it can be that governments help us get results. I really like that Tokyo has decided to ban diesel trucks, it has made the air much cleaner. Also, there are many campaigns now for "idling-stop" Car engines are improved, so that the engine stops when the car isn't moving. It saves fuel (10-20 percent) so that is good for both the economy and the environment. Allergies, atopy and other serious health problems affect our beloved ones directly. We cannot accept economic development that makes people suffer.
There are huge environmental problems, especially in Asia, let's not forget that. One area I am interested in is food safety. Many other speakers also pointed out that healthy food should be included in the discussions. In poor countries, the issue of food sovereignty is important.
For example, if trade rules make it attractive to dump surplus food cheaply in another country, the farmers will suffer. And, as a result, the precious environment will also suffer. Other topics we discussed include the right to clean, safe drinking water, the need for a ban on GMOs, and what to do with all the garbage!
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