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Bhutan: The Purpose Of Saving The Earth

Friday, November 6th, 2009 @ 19:43 UTC

by Rezwan

Countries:: Bhutan
Topics:: Development, Environment
Languages:: English

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ভুটান: বিশ্বকে বাঁচানোর কারণ

Bhutan is a low emission country but its progress and the increase of standard of living risk more carbon emissions. “Why protect our environment if it comes at the cost of economic development?”, questions Di at On The Job blog while discussing about how Bhutan can progress. She argues: “between humans and the environment, humans must always be the priority.”

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