Thursday, October 27, 2011

Nature is talking. Are we listening?

Thai floods may disrupt global electronics supply chain for several quarters - The Globe and Mail: "Global electronics firms expect supply disruption caused by flooding in Thailand to continue for several quarters and the Thai operations of Japan's Toshiba Corporation are expected to resume in January at the earliest, executives said."

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

ConocoPhillips: Millions in Washington Lobbying Preserves Billions in Big Oil Subsidies | Kleptocracy Chronicles


ConocoPhillips: Millions in Washington Lobbying Preserves Billions in Big Oil Subsidies | Kleptocracy Chronicles: "CONOCO PHILLIPS: MILLIONS IN WASHINGTON LOBBYING PRESERVES BILLIONS IN BIG OIL SUBSIDIES
Global Revolution 1: American Revolution 2: Day 39: Communication 1
IronBoltBruce’s Kleptocracy Chronicles for 25 Oct 2011 (g1a2d0039c1)
How many examples of greed and corruption must you see before you act?"

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

China discovering the hellish nature of car culture

Outpouring of grief as China's hit-and-run toddler dies: "GUANGZHOU, Oct.21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese toddler who was hit by two vehicles on a market street and subsequently ignored by 18 passersby died in the hospital on Friday, doctors said. Her death triggered a nationwide wave of mourning, as the incident has been closely followed by people who are concerned about a seeming lack of morality in Chinese society."

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Saturday, October 1, 2011

China May Surpass U.S. Per Capita Carbon Emission Levels By 2017

China May Surpass U.S. Per Capita Carbon Emission Levels By 2017: "The report states that China's per capita carbon emission were at 2.2 tons in 1990, but have since risen to 6.8 tons. That amount is about equal with Italy and more than France. During that same time frame, U.S. per capita emissions have dropped from 19.7 tons to 16.9 tons."

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