http://www.oneworld.net/article/archive/33 en_US http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160952/1/33 A conference of U.S. mayors -- with support from restaurants, businesses, and public interest groups -- passed a resolution Monday to phase out municipal use of bottled water in favor of tap water. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160914/1/33 WASHINGTON, Jun 18 (OneWorld) - Renewable energy is approaching a "tipping point" and should expand dramatically in the next decade, further narrowing the gap between alternative forms of energy and fossil fuel use, said environmental and economic experts at a forum here Monday. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160891/1/33 The aftermath of a recent immigration raid in Iowa demonstrates the human cost of removing migrant workers from their families and community, writes journalist Lynda Waddington. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83832 A group of South African women support their families by making recycled bottles into bead necklaces. The artisans -- and the steps they take to produce their crafts -- are featured in this slide show. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83784 A group of indigenous women in the Argentinean highlands have become global entrepreneurs and key participants in local politics while dealing with the mountain of lead in their backyard.