An outbreak of dengue fever in Sri Lanka has led to 151 deaths and is continuing to spread. To cover up its own responsibility for the erosion of public health care, the government has blamed ordinary people for the epidemic and imposed punitive … [Read more...] about More Mosquitos in Colombo
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New US ‘Clean Energy’ Bill versus Trade
President Obama praised the energy bill passed by the House as an “extraordinary first step,” but he spoke out against a provision that would impose trade penalties on countries that do not accept limits on global warming pollution. Read more here. … [Read more...] about New US ‘Clean Energy’ Bill versus Trade
US ‘Cap n Trade’ Carbon Act Passes First Major Hurdle
YESTERDAY President Barrack Obama praised the House of Representatives for its “Historic action with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act ... It’s a bold and necessary step that holds the promise of creating new industries and … [Read more...] about US ‘Cap n Trade’ Carbon Act Passes First Major Hurdle
Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
Promo for “.eco,” a top level domain for green-minded nonprofits, businesses, and individuals on the internet. Video here. … [Read more...] about Al Gore Supports New Eco-Domain Names
James Hansen Arrested
Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested this afternoon in West Virginia along with NASA climatologist James Hansen, local activist Michael Brune of Rainforest Action Network, Goldman Prize winner Judy Bonds, 94-year-old former U.S. Representative Ken … [Read more...] about James Hansen Arrested
Legislating on the Basis of a Scientific Theory
IS it ever a good idea to base legislation on a scientific theory? The Australian Parliament's upper-house Senate has begun debating the Rudd Labor government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009, also known as the emissions … [Read more...] about Legislating on the Basis of a Scientific Theory
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
