Freedom and the environment
Article Abstract:
An analysis of nondemocratic systems shows evidence of the connection between government and ecology, especially in the former Eastern bloc states and China. There is an agreement among scholars that environmental degradation in the Soviet Union resulted fromclosed Communist societies. Democracies are better at protecting the environment for five reasons, individual rights and the open marketplace of ideas, regime responsiveness, political learning, and internationalism and open markets. The states have to work to reinforce international norms for sustainable development.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 1995
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Fighting for press freedom
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The International Press Institute (IPI), founded in 1951, is the framework organization fighting for freedom of the press worldwide. Questioning and protesting against government violations of press freedom, the IPI has focused on postcommunist Europe. Journalist all over the world can get support from the IPI in carrying out their duties unhindered by hostile governments or economic crises. It has made progress in securing greater protection for foreign correspondents on dangerous missions.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 1995
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Pushing for press freedom in Liberia
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Issues concerning the Liberian journalist movement and the drive to increase press freedom despite political persecution against the Press Union of Liberia are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 2000
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