Tree-planting study that’s being promoted as “best climate change solution available” has serious flaws
Critic of study says “… we must not fall for illusions about how many billions of tons of CO2 tree-planting will take out of the atmosphere.” No 2491 Posted by … Continue reading
UN’s Human Rights Commissioner’s biased report gives boost to Ottawa’s efforts to overthrow Maduro
Trudeau, Freeland and Canada’s former Venezuelan ambassador met with Michelle Bachelet, partisan author of the report. No 2490 Posted by fw, July 15, 2019 “As part of their effort to … Continue reading
Transition to a zero carbon economy is fundamental challenge, says Bank of England Governor
But will the Governor’s proposal to “rebuild macroeconomics” really lead to our salvation? Or am I missing the point? No 2489 Posted by fw, July 10, 2019 “The most fundamental … Continue reading
Gail Zawacki discards ‘doomer’ label, sees herself now as an informed ‘Themist’ facing dire climate facts
She responds to those who bash Themists for encouraging inaction on climate change. No 2488 Posted by fw, July 7, 2019 “Overwhelming evidence — that [climate] impacts are faster … Continue reading
“Diva of Doom” asks why climate scientists aren’t telling us how bad the prognosis really is
The truth is — “CATACLYSMIC CLIMATE CHANGE IS ALREADY BAKED IN THE CAKE!” No 2487 Posted by fw, July 5, 2019 “Reason #3. Societal consequences are not in their purview. They know … Continue reading
NASA’s irrefutable scientific evidence of climate change, citing 9 examples of environmental impacts
Current warming trend is extremely likely to be the result of human activity since the mid-20th century, proceeding at an unprecedented rate. No 2486 Posted by fw, July 4, 2019 … Continue reading
“We need you to join the race against climate change,” exhorts Dr. James Dyke in his film “The Race Is On”
“Climate change is real and represents a serious risk to everything that we care about, and right now we’re not doing enough.” No 2485 Posted by fw, July 2, 2019 … Continue reading
Growing fears about climate emergency spurs UK prof’s reset from academia to film maker activist
By keeping his academic climate concerns separate from his private life, Dr. James Dyke found himself in a sort of denial. No 2484 Posted by fw, July 1, 2019 “Given … Continue reading
Our civilization is hell-bent on destroying itself, warns UK Global Systems prof
Dr. James Dyke proposes an escape plan from the terrifying prison humans have created over many generations, but … No 2483 Posted by fw, June 23, 2019 It was the … Continue reading
Ottawa contracts “hired gun” to coordinate efforts to oust President Maduro
Is new hire, Allan Culham, Ottawa’s version of Washington’s democracy-crushing Elliott Abrams? No 2482 Posted by fw, June 18, 2019 “The brazenness of Ottawa’s intervention in the South American country’s … Continue reading
OTTAWA COMPLICIT? — Horrendous impact of US sanctions on economy and health of Venezuelans
Washington boasts about hardship they have caused — By UN definition, it’s “genocide,” alleges The Lancet. No 2481 Posted by fw, June 17, 2019 “Since 2014, 43 unilateral, coercive measures … Continue reading
The Great Simplification coming next decade with 30% drop in capitalist economies, says Dr. Nate Hagens
Globally, we’re turning into an energy-squandering superorganism, like some energy-hungry, blind, purposeless amoeba. No 2480 Posted by fw, June 10, 2019 To access links to other posts by Nate Hagens … Continue reading
UK university event tackles climate emergency, draws large audience — A model for Canadian universities?
Two-hour video of the event features short presentations from panel of ‘provocateurs’, and Q&A discussion. No 2479 Posted by fw, June 6, 2019 “Last week I went to an excellent, … Continue reading
Vicious Trump administration plans to cut off Venezuelan food program for 6 million low-income families
Calculated strategy is to push the poor to starvation so they will rise up against Maduro. No 2478 Posted by fw, June 4, 2019 “One thing is clear. The U.S. … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 3/3
CBC’s propaganda exposed — April 30 broadcast of failed coup in Venezuela riddled with blatant manufactured propaganda. No 2477 Posted by fw, June 1, 2019 “In this post, Part 3, … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 2/3
Can Manufacturing Consent provide criteria by which to evaluate CBC’s coverage as propaganda? No 2476 Posted by fw, May 26, 2019 In Part 1, I asked readers to reflect on … Continue reading
Was CBC’s coverage of Juan Guaidó’s failed coup a propaganda attempt at “Manufacturing Consent”? 1/3
Judge for yourself – Watch video of CBC’s coverage; Read detailed description of video; Take a look at brief intro to “Manufacturing Consent” as propaganda model. No 2475 Posted by … Continue reading
“What if Seattle is dying and we don’t even know it” – Ruination of Seattle exposed in shocking video
Seattle’s government in denial – City’s website ignores gravity of breakdown. No 2474 Posted by fw, May 17, 2019 “Breaking News leads KOMO News @ 11 p.m. on May 15 … Continue reading
Venezuela: As suffering of poorest worsens, Trudeau-Freeland blunder ahead without moral compass
Ottawa’s abetting of US-led illegal sanctions loots Venezuelan economy, contributes to deaths of 40,000 over past two years No 2473 Posted by fw, May 12, 2019 “The effort Justin Trudeau … Continue reading
