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The lies that defeated GMO labeling

jeudi 7 novembre 2013 à 13:00

The lies that appear to have defeated GMO labeling in Washington.

Greece public broadcasting system

jeudi 7 novembre 2013 à 13:00

Greece closed its public broadcasting system and fired all the employees, while starting a new public broadcasting system with different personnel.

The fired employees occupied the building for five months, publishing over the Internet, but the state has now sent thugs to force them out.

This move was equivalent to firing everyone and hiring other people. Why do that? Perhaps to pay them all less. Or to choose people who have less character, ethics or scruples.

The opposite of a carbon tax

jeudi 7 novembre 2013 à 13:00

Governments' large subsidies to fossil fuel companies are in effect the opposite of a carbon tax.

Right wing governments are trying to skew funding even more in favor of fossil fuels.

These subsidies are a form of corruption: the fossil fuel companies have "invested" in looting the treasury.

Two proposed mines in Australia

jeudi 7 novembre 2013 à 13:00

Two proposed mines in Australia would emit almost 4 billion tons of CO2 or equivalent.

This happens as investors are questioning fossil fuel companies about high valuations based on the carbon bubble.

Queensland extends unjust model of banning organizations by fiat

jeudi 7 novembre 2013 à 13:00

Queensland (a state in Australia) has extended the unjust model of banning organizations by fiat, previously applied to supposed terrorists, to supposed motorcycle gangs.