Jessica Blue’s article “What Are the Benefits of Ecotourism for Local Communities” points out the advantages of ecotourism for local economies and the need for education and awareness of environmental issues in order to achieve environmental sustainability. Check out National Geographic’s Top Ten Green Destinations and choose an environmentally conscience holiday vacation.
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Holiday Vacations Go Green: Ecotourism
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Violence and the Occupation of Land in Mesoamerica
For the Aztecs, violence was all-meaningful and sacrifice was required for life. The Aztecs believed that violence was strongly associated with land because land satisfied the gods. Mesoamerican conception of land valued place rather than space. The Aztecs were dependent on the land and had a reciprocal relationship with it. This relationship involved violent acts, [...]
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