TV Ontario shelves powerful drama about 1940’s British Mandate of Palestine and its present-day aftermath
Following 2 cancellations in 2012, TVO again reneges on “likely” February 2013 airing No 682 Posted by fw, February 21, 2013 Background In the spring of 2012, The Promise, an … Continue reading
“Government’s climate policy firmly based on latest scientific evidence” — UK Energy and Climate Secretary
UK Minister takes dead aim at climate skeptics in speech to Royal Society No 680 Posted by fw, February 19, 2013 “It is fair to say that trust in politicians … Continue reading
When children are dying of hunger, silence is not an option
A scene from the movies to stir the soul of any citizen activist No 679 Posted by fw, February 19, 2013 This is one of those “If only I could … Continue reading
California farm community rise up against Canadian company’s plan to convert trash into energy
Opponents see through the company’s technological conversion process for what it really is — ‘incineration’ No 678 Posted by fw, February 18, 2013 “According to the nonprofit Global Alliance for … Continue reading
Confusion and controversy abound in southern Ontario communities over Enbridge’s Line 9 proposal
Rural residents see Enbridge as a “good corporate citizen” and appreciate offers of financial support No 677 Posted by fw, February 17, 2013 Those remarkable folks at Hamilton’s Citizens at … Continue reading
How refreshing – Video of meteorologist bluntly connecting climate change to extreme weather
2012 evidence confirms positive correlation between global natural catastrophes and climatological events 1980-2010 No 676 Posted by fw, February 14, 2013 “Climate scientists, most of them who have been working … Continue reading
Caleb Behn, young indigenous activist and recent law school grad, takes on Big Oil and Gas
Documentary filmmakers were so inspired by Caleb that they decided to produce a film about him. Watch the trailer here. No 674 Posted by fw, February 09, 2013 Caleb Behn … Continue reading
Controversial talk at Brooklyn College calling for BDS sanctions against Israel a winning event
After making such a big fuss, turnout is small of those protesting the pro-sanctions event No 673 Posted by fw, February 09, 2013 “Omar Barghouti and Judith Butler delivered a … Continue reading
UN can and must control two renegade states – US and Israel — warns US prof
Otherwise “their Nazi-like behavior over a prolonged period of years will negate all International laws in favor of those who will impose their power on the weak” No 672 Posted … Continue reading
Harper government’s “double dealing” forces First Nations out of Northern Gateway Pipeline hearings
Not only is long hearing process unaffordable for First Nations, it is biased in Enbridge’s favour No 671 Posted by fw, February 06, 2013 “We had agreed to participate in … Continue reading
NBC Nightly News: Network News for Dummies
In a 29 minute NBC Nightly News broadcast, a total of 13 news stories lasting just 19 minutes 47 seconds, bombarded viewers with 233 video or still images, with a … Continue reading
