Defending land in Brazil
jeudi 10 septembre 2015 à 02:00A tribe in Brazil is defending its land from illegal loggers by fighting them, because the government has done nothing.
Inequality in Nigeria
jeudi 10 septembre 2015 à 02:00The growing inequality spread by global business means that in Nigeria, as in the US, economic growth excludes most people.
Lobbying to block fracking regulations
jeudi 10 septembre 2015 à 02:00The UK is lobbying secretly to block EU environmental safety regulations on fracking.
The UK government is the lackey of fossil fuel companies, putting on a front of supporting renewable energy.
Fossil fuel lobbyists
jeudi 10 septembre 2015 à 02:00Fossil fuel lobbyists killed California's bill to reduce gasoline use 50% by 2030.
Another victory for those who want to fry the Earth. Technological civiliation may collapse in 2080, but at least we will avoid gas rationing 10 years from now.
If the lobbying campaign builds opposition to monitoring of where people drive, we may be able to use that for something positive. We need to reform and regulate car manufacturers, insurance companies, car rental companies, license plate recognition cameras, and toll payment systems.
Sanders leading in Iowa
jeudi 10 septembre 2015 à 02:00Sanders has taken the lead over Clinton in the Iowa primary.