Thursday, March 25, 2010

As Glaciers Melt, Bolivia Fights for the Good Life

from Yes! website. Contrast this article with the one above.
The concept of vivir bien (live well) defines the current climate change movement in Bolivia. The concept is usually contrasted with the capitalist entreaty to vivir mejor (live better). Proponents argue that living well means having all basic needs met while existing in harmony with the natural world; living better seeks to constantly amass materials goods at the expense of the environment.