Stunning video captures Nebraskans’ impassioned plea to stop Keystone XL
No 731 Posted by fw, April 28, 2013 On April 18th, people converged in Nebraska to speak out about the Keystone XL Pipeline at the State Department’s only public comment … Continue reading
Approving Keystone XL would make US more, not less, dependent on oil markets says US economist
For US to be free from the influence of oil markets, it would have to be free from oil No 730 Posted by fw, April 28, 2013 “If we want … Continue reading
Dynamic team on a mission to help entrepreneurs build a future of locally owned businesses
“Be A Localist” team busy equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies for local success No 729 Posted by fw, April 26, 2013 BALLE, (bawl-EE) — Business Alliance for Local … Continue reading
Sandra Steingraber: “My job is to be a hero. My job is to go out there and stop climate change.”
“My job is not helping people to feel that they can be safe, but rather showing and illuminating people where the paths for activism lie” No 728 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Harper Regime’s cold callous brutishness captured in chilling video ad
Allegorical silent video reflects Boss Harper’s abject contempt towards those who dare care for the survival of our democracy and our planet No 727 Posted by fw, April 21, 2013 … Continue reading
In court battle, activists’ small act of property trespass loses to toxic trespass of Big Gas
Waiving $375 fines, activists accept 15 days in jail for civil disobedience. University biology professor and activist, Sandra Steingraber, among those sentenced No 726 Posted by fw, April 20, 2013 … Continue reading
Animated video history of Keystone XL in 109 seconds
Closing frame: While 50,000 KXL protesters march on Washington, Obama golfs in Florida with Tiger Woods and 2 oil execs No 725 Posted by fw, April 20, 2013 Keystone kartoon: … Continue reading
Citizens urged to force hand of National Energy Board over outrageous Line 9 application rules
Either allow citizens’ applications, or, by rejecting, confirm public input not welcome at review process No 722 Posted by fw, April 17, 2013 “The newly-revealed NEB rules were imposed by … Continue reading
Clever video game publicly embarrasses US corporate tax evaders
Tax Evaders action game is being projected on the sides of buildings of corporate tax evaders and on public overpasses No 721 Posted by fw, April 16, 2013 “To shine … Continue reading
Spain’s activist academics set up economics schools to empower unemployed trapped by austerity policies
Better understanding of one’s economic circumstances contributes to informed and conscious decision making No 720 Posted by fw, April 16, 2013 “The severe crisis crippling Spain is also sparking some … Continue reading
How the planet’s richest rob its poorest and what we must do about it
The richest 200 people on earth have more wealth than the poorest 3.5 billion. We need to change the rules. No 719 Posted by fw, April 15, 2013 “We have … Continue reading
Southern Ontario residents quick to organize in response to “Hidden Quarry” proposal
Concerned Residents Coalition (CRC) will monitor developments and oppose quarry application if necessary No 714 Posted by fw, April 09, 2013 “The CRC aims to ensure that the proposed so-called … Continue reading
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