George Monbiot: US is a failed state on climate change

George Monbiot, Europe’s leading green commentator, joins other environmentalists in attacking the recently passed energy and climate bill in USA. Monbiot says the bill “would be laughable anywhere else” but that unfortunately it’s the best we can expect from the … Continue reading →

The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods Silenced By Mainstream Media

As early as 1998, the dangers of genetically modified food (GMOs) have been recognized by numerous scientific studies. Yet, no mainstream media included stories warning of these studies. Even today, the general North American public remains ignorant of their daily … Continue reading →

Top experts: Carbon Tax needed NOT Cap-and-Trade Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)

A number of eminent scientists, economists and writers variously argue strongly FOR a global Carbon Tax that will directly put a price on greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution and enable urgently required rapid transformation to a non-carbon economy. They variously argue … Continue reading →

US House passes Energy and Climate bill, environmentalists says it’s too weak

Photo credit: jurvetson This past Friday the House of Representatives in USA voted yes to the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, a cap-and-trade energy bill, by a vote of 219 to 212. This historic climate change bill … Continue reading →

Watch: Obama scales back goals for America after visiting Denny’s

Obama will abandon complex policies on emissions, clean coal and refocus on achievable goals like applying deodorant daily, learning what to say when you burp. Don’t worry! It’s just some good’ol satire. Or is it?

Bill Maher takes on Obama on climate change: “This isn’t what I voted for”

“This is not what I voted for,” Bill Maher said on his HBO show Friday night, arguing that Barack Obama has maintained his personal popularity but failed to make real progress on climate change, the economy and health care in … Continue reading →

Michael Moore says goodbye to GM, calls for a new and greener auto industry

Photo credit: Brave New Films The well-known Oscar and Emmy-winning director Michael Moore says goodbye to GM today as the failed auto company files for bankruptcy. Moore says the “big three” auto companies in the USA are responsible for their … Continue reading →

PETA crowns world’s sexiest vegetarian

PETA, an animal rights organization based in USA, has named this year’s “Sexiest Vegetarians Next Door“. Over 200,000 people took part in the voting process which involved 32 finalists. The voters selected Amber, from Minnesota, and Monty, from California, as … Continue reading →

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Genocide-denying, holocaust-denying Australia commits to Climate Genocide

Last week Australia essentially committed itself to Climate Genocide – but the term has not been used and indeed is largely excluded from any mention in public discourse in Australia. The extreme right wing, pro-coal, pro-war Rudd Labor Australian Government … Continue reading →