GREAT NEWS – BC Government rejects proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline
The proposal failed to meet BC’s five strict conditions No 760 Posted by fw, May 31, 2013 “British Columbia thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence and submissions made to the … Continue reading
Israeli human rights organization exposes truth about Israeli violations of Palestinian rights
That the human rights plight of Palestinians worsens is no reflection on the efforts of B’Tselem in their behalf No 759 Posted by fw, May 30, 2013 B’Tselem — the Israeli … Continue reading
Conservative government’s war on science – This is a government beholden to big oil
Legacy of devastation documented by science librarian No 758 Posted by fw, May 29, 2013 Science librarian John Dupuis has assembled “a chronology of all the various cuts, insults, muzzlings … Continue reading
Opponents call Trans-Pacific Partnership “a deadly weapon against democratic rule”
Video explains how countries are impacted by TPP No 757 Posted by fw, May 29, 2013 “According to the alliance—which includes such groups as Friends of the Earth, Global Trade Watch, Institute for Policy … Continue reading
Youth to appeal decision federal gov’t not bound to protect atmosphere from irreversible damage
Prominent environmental legal scholars continue to support youths’ case No 755 Posted by fw, May 26, 2013 “This case is about the fundamental nature of our government, our constitutional system, … Continue reading
Chris Hedge’s bleak picture of America, exhorts citizens to “Rise Up or Die”
“We are left defenseless against corporate power” No 754 Posted by fw, May 23, 2013 “It is time to build radical mass movements that defy all formal centers of power … Continue reading
Politicians’ wilful blindness commits tens of thousands to death-by-austerity, wrecks lives worldwide
New study reveals introduction of austerity measures in aftermath of this great recession has had devastating health impacts on the vulnerable No 753 Posted by fw, May 22, 2013 “You … Continue reading
The challenge of bringing transparency to an American Corporatocracy
American activists Sheila Krumholz and Danielle Brian talk about the challenges they face as heads of independent watchdog NGOs in the US No 752 Posted by fw, May 21, 2013 … Continue reading
Although Occupy has disappeared from headlines, anti-military activism is on the rise
No 751 Posted by fw, May 20, 2013 David Swanson joins Paul Jay of The Real News Network (TRNN) to review anti-military protest actions across America, reminding people that while … Continue reading
Residents opposed to Hidden Quarry project build strong case at Guelph Eramosa Council
No 750 Posted by fw, May 19, 2013 “If you read the Rockfort Quarry OMB decision dated November 12, 2010, you realize pretty quickly why the applicant has avoided doing … Continue reading
How to help those in need of help — two leading women activists tell their stories
U.S. activists Rachel LaForest and Madeline Janis share their lessons from the frontlines No 748 Posted by fw, May 16, 2013 “[Personal stories put] a face to the organizing that … Continue reading
Help ShitHarperDid campaign launch national TV ad exposing what Harper is doing to our economy
No 747 Posted by fw, May 15, 2013 Here’s the 4-minute video ad SHD.ca wants you to help get aired on the NHL playoffs Help ShitHarperDid.ca kick the Harper Government … Continue reading
Crossing 400 ppm threshold commits us to dangerous, irreversible climate change says Michael Mann
Keystone XL is an example of how we’re going in the wrong direction No 746 Posted by fw, May 14, 2013 “…if we continue to burn fossil fuels and elevate … Continue reading
Two prominent US activist organizations denounce WTO attack on Ontario’s clean energy program
In final appeals ruling, WTO orders Canada to roll back green jobs program No 745 Posted by fw, May 11, 2013 “As people around the world grapple with consequences of … Continue reading
Barriers to free expression under Harper regime exposed in report by Canadian journalists
“…continuing concern for a number of analysts is the culture of secrecy in the federal government…” No 744 Posted by fw, May 11, 2013 On May 3, Canadian Journalists for … Continue reading
Presumption President Obama will approve Keystone XL pipeline is wrong says James Hansen
Hansen can’t believe Secretary Kerry would let Obama’s legacies go down the tar sands drain No 743 Posted by fw, May 10, 2013 World renowned climatologist Dr James Hansen sees … Continue reading
Large-scale public protests in Japan against secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership
“If TPP advances and is implemented it will destroy the American social system,” says former Japanese politician No 742 Posted by fw, May 09, 2013 “Unfortunately, most people have never … Continue reading
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