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John Thackara2017-10-23T08:17:07+00:00October 23rd, 2017|

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We are excited to be launching a short online course with a field component on the theme of Urban Ecology and Alternatives through Kalpavriksh, Vikalp Sangam and a sub-group of The Alternatives Learning Collective (TALC).

For any queries, please write to alt.edu@kalpavriksh.org

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We have created a section on our website that maps Zionist money & lobbying networks in 12 countires - pulled directly from government registers, court filings, and public tax disclosures, so you don't have to dig through 20+ separate official sources yourself.

It includes:

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Today’s (Sunday 20th) #CoastalCoArt presentation in Shanghai explores how art and design can reshape our relationships with coastal ecosystems and intertidal zones. 5pm, D&I, Tongji University. I'm speaking at the Forum. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/uvp56vOG4gOJGRA9eIjhgA

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