Introduction: An article in the Journal Times from Racine WI discusses a local jeweler’s line of fair trade gemstones from Eric Braunwart’s Columbia Gem House, along with supporting comments from Steve D’Esposito from Earthworks.

Introduction: Here is a brief statement that captures the spirit of the Madison Dialogue by the Diamond Working Group. ~Marc The Way We Work The Madison Dialogue is a cross-sector initiative established to promote communication and collaboration among companies, civil society groups and others seeking to encourage best practices, sustainable economic development, and verified sources

I live in the American Southwest, and we have an environmental movement out here which I am part of: it is called the “Radical Center.” Basically, this movement is comprised of conservative Republican ranches and left wing green environmentalists who work together toward sustainability in our fragile environment.