They bailed out the banks in days. But even deciding to bail out the planet is taking decades. Nicholas Stern estimated that capping climate change … Why is it so easy to save the banksRead more
Economics
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Cambodian Workers for U.S. Brands Stage Strike Workers at a Cambodian garment factory that produces clothing for major U.S. retailers have gone on strike over … NewsRead more
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One trillion dollar profit
Oil prices are high and rising at an alarming pace. After hitting a low of $38 per barrel in January 2009, the price of oil … One trillion dollar profitRead more
Posted inEconomics / Occupy Wall Street / Politics / USA Empire
Move your money
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Breaking the Bank
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.10927155&w=640&h=360&fv=video%3D1168339502] Breaking the Bank ANNOUNCER: Tonight on FRONTLINE-HUGH McCOLL, Jr., Former CEO, Bank of America: You’re either growing or dying. So we grew. ANNOUNCER: … Breaking the BankRead more
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Where is the money
Former New Jersey governor and U.S. senator Jon Corzine testified Tuesday on Capitol Hill about his brief stint at the helm of the failed commodities … Where is the moneyRead more
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Ecoflation An aspect of climate change we’re already beginning to feel is extreme weather situations, from harsher droughts to more dramatic flooding. Thailand has experienced … NewsRead more
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The Forgotten 1 Billion
The holidays are a time for putting others before ourselves. And with the recent news that the world’s population has surpassed 7 billion, there are … The Forgotten 1 BillionRead more