The role of the United States in climate disruption is far greater than most people realize. Not only does the U.S. emit more carbon dioxide … CO2 emission from USRead more
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Posted inEconomics / Financial crisis / USA Empire
US bailout plan
“My fundamental complaint is that they have been sleight of hand to the point of broad deception to the American people, if you listen to … US bailout planRead more
Posted inEconomics / Financial crisis / USA Empire
Biggest robbery in world history
25 Sep 08 In Washington, protesters are gathering outside the Treasury Department at 4:00 p.m against Wall Street bailout. Here in New York, a protest … Biggest robbery in world historyRead more
Posted inEnergy / Renewable / USA Empire / Wind
Wind farm in Minnesota
Xcel Energy has 1.1 gigawatts of wind turbines installed in Minnesota. They hope to triple that amount by 2020. Xcel, in an effort to increase … Wind farm in MinnesotaRead more
Posted inTransportation / USA Empire
Canals are the most fuel-efficient transportation system
After decades of decline, commercial shipping has returned to the Erie Canal, though it is a far cry from the canal’s heyday. The number of … Canals are the most fuel-efficient transportation systemRead more
Posted inTrain / Transportation / USA Empire
Passenger Trains in america
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a half-century as more curiosity than convenience, passenger trains are returning to prominence in some parts of the nation. The high … Passenger Trains in americaRead more
Posted inLegal / USA Empire
Alien Tort Claims Act
UNDER a grey sky on October 27th, Larry Bowoto provided an improbable splash of colour in his Nigerian agbada gown before the federal courthouse in … Alien Tort Claims ActRead more
Posted inEconomics / USA Empire
Decommissioning of Vt Yankee
(Host) The owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant says it will have to wait almost 60 years before it has enough money to decommission … Decommissioning of Vt YankeeRead more
Posted inEducation / Social / USA Empire
American Ignorance
Ignorant politicians are elected by ignorant people. US education, like the US health system, is notorious for its failures. In the most powerful nation on … American IgnoranceRead more
Posted inGreenhouse gas / USA Empire
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions
USEPA reported this week that total U.S. emissions rose 17.1 percent from 1990 to 2007. Emissions accelerated in the last year of that period, (1.4%). … US Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRead more