Issue 439 of New Internationalist
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January-February 2011
January/February 2011
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Included in this issue
A rosier Valentine's for Ugandan flower workers
Trade unions improve conditions for African flower workers
Climate criminal Canada sets its sights on Europe
6th round of Canada-EU trade negotiations, Brussels: 16-21 January
Is being vegan the only green option?
Bruce Friedrich of PETA and food author Wayne Roberts debate the best diet for a small planet. Plus your comments.
The best influence money can buy - the 10 Worst Corporate Lobbyists
Dirty cash and dirty tricks – our rogues’ gallery of lobbyists who get governments to dance to their tune.
Interview with Susan George
The political scientist, writer and campaigner for global justice tells Rowenna Davis why the financial crisis is a moral crisis...
In the halls of shame
Who shapes the policies and laws that govern us? If you think the answer is ‘our elected politicians’, read on. Vanessa Baird...