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“Why is it taking so long to believe that if we hurt Nature, we hurt ourselves?”

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Davi Kopenawa Yanomami is a leader of the Yanomami tribe from Brazil, known for his activities in protecting the Amazon Rainforest and indigenous rights. He is an active environmental advocate and author, committed to raising global awareness about environmental destruction and the threats to indigenous cultures. more

“Out of the Slow Food movement has grown something called the Slow Cities movement, which has started in Italy but has spread right across Europe and beyond. And in this, towns begin to rethink how they organize the urban landscape so that people are encouraged to slow down and smell the roses and connect with one another.”

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Author:Carl Honore

“Everywhere, people are discovering that doing things more slowly often means doing them better and enjoying them more. It means living life instead of rushing through it. You can apply this to everything from food to parenting to work.”

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Author:Carl Honore

“In our fast-forward culture, we have lost the art of eating well. Food is often little more than fuel to pour down the hatch while doing other stuff - surfing the Web, driving, walking along the street. Dining al desko is now the norm in many workplaces. All of this speed takes a toll. Obesity, eating disorders and poor nutrition are rife.”

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Author:Carl Honore

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