This is a diversion from the GKD subjects, but I would like to comment
on Perry Morrison's note below. He is worried about CFCs as refrigerants
in India and China. He may rest assured that under the Montreal
Protocol, production of virgin ODS (ozone depleting substances) was
capped in these (and
Dear GKD Members,
Appended is an introductory document about NOW -- NGOs on the Web
project of ePoor.org. I hope, it gives you an overview of the much
needed initiative along with its rationale, and deliverables. ePoor.org
eagerly looks forward to your participation, insight, and guidance for
The inventors of computers internet would have hardly imagined one day
it would help some of the most unlikely people get over their sense of
isolation, deprivation and help build self-esteem.
Nor did Ashok Rau--founder of Freedom Foundation
www.thefreedomfoundation.org, a Bangalore based
I was reminded elsewhere that The poor pollute less because they have
no choice - it has nothing to do with their 'wisdom.' [There's] no way
around formal education and it would be best not to console ourselves
for the lack of it. I also recognize the contributions by Tom Abeles,
and Perry
