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Subject: NEW: deep-ecology - The Deep Ecology On-line Project
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Does "Deep Ecology" seem like an oxymoron to you? Then lets talk
about it!
The Deep Ecology On-line Project is about encouraging the use of
communication technologies to facilitate discussion among the deep
ecology community. It is an opportunity to discuss issues, books, and
ideas, build resources, and meet others interested in deep ecology.
This mailing list is sponsored by The Institute For Deep Ecology, and
The Institute For Global Communication (EcoNet (tm)).
WHAT IS DEEP ECOLOGY?
- A Philosophy based on the Inherent Value of All Life
- An International Movement for Social Change
- A Path for Personal Growth
- A Compass for Daily Action
Deep ecology is about transforming our way of life. It is a movement
of people waking up to the root causes of our society's degradation of
nature and peoples. As it seeks to heal contemporary alienation from
self, community, and the Earth, deep ecology encourages a fundamental
shift in the way we experience nature and how we respond to the
environmental crisis.
Deep ecology arises from a belief in the essential value and
interdependence of all forms of being. Supporters of deep ecology are
committed to minimizing humanity's destructive interference with the
rest of the natural world and to restoring the diversity and complexity
of ecosystems and human communities.
The deep ecology vision is an empowering one. It offers a view of life
that nourishes the human spirit. It offers a community of support to
face the political and ethical challenges of our time. It promotes
practices to help change old patterns of thinking and acting. And it
reconciles us with the larger natural world that is our home.
PURPOSE OF THIS LIST
o A Chat Center: A place to discuss various environmental and social
topics from a deep ecology perspective (ie recent environmental
legislation, upcoming elections, execution of Saro-Wiwa, intentional
communities...). To intellectualize with other deep ecology supporters
around topics of mutual interest.
o A Political Place: A place to: share tidbits and updates on
political legislation and candidates from a deep ecological
perspective; provide information about which candidates and legislation
are in line with a deep ecological perspective; request letters or
calls of support for particular candidates; and alert others about
political actions that need our support or resistance.
o A Resource Center: For sharing information about books, videos,
journals, educational programs, online services, etc. Also a place to
collectively write an annotated list of the above resources that the
IDE would eventually put into print.
Eventually we plan to have guests "speakers" online for a few days at a
time to direct discussions on a certain topic.
o A Calendar: For noting who is doing what where (workshops,
restoration projects, lectures, etc.)
o Publicity: To share what's up with IDE and other deep ecology
organizations.
We welcome your input! Let's interact on-line!
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