An article by Greg Muttitt (author of Fuel on the Fire: Oil and Politics in Occupied Iraq) has been doing the rounds. Here are some extracts from the version on Al Jazeera (reordered somewhat choronologically): Mission accomplished for Big Oil? ... In the period before and…
My regular Sunday piece of interesting, longer, deeper stories I found during the week. It’s also a chance for you to share what you found this week too. Those stimulating links you wanted to share, but just didn’t fit in anywhere (no linkwhoring). This week:…
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The extent of poverty in NZ condemns us as a country. The way that poverty is growing under the Nats condemns them as a government. For once I agree with something that John Armstrong has to say: Child poverty report must not be ignored Yet…
Planning permission has been sought to construct the world's largest windfarm off the Scottish coast. Estimated to cost around 4.5 billion pounds and cover some 300 square km of ocean, if the project receives the green light, it will produce up to 40% of Scotland…
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