Category Archives: environment

DISASTROUS LONG-TERM THINKING

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

The Myth of Human Progress By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ January 6, 2013 Clive Hamilton in his “Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change”describes a dark relief that comes from accepting that “catastrophic climate change is virtually … Continue reading →

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THE EXISTENTIAL CLIFF

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

The Myth of Human Progress By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ January 13, 2013 Clive Hamilton in his “Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change”describes a dark relief that comes from accepting that “catastrophic climate change is virtually … Continue reading →

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Destroying the Village: Then and Now

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

BPR Quotes of the Day: Japanfocus.org Vietnam War:  “We had to destroy the village in order to save it.” –Quote reportedly attributed to an American military officer by journalist Peter Arnett. ICJ Project  Climate Change:  “We had to destroy the … Continue reading →

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Rich Americans Need Your Help

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Special Guest Blog/ Exclusive to The Big Picture Report A Plea For Your Help, From People for the Ethical Treatment of Rich Americans by List of X/ December 30, 2012   Every day, the nation is creeping closer and closer toward … Continue reading →

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Undeniably Broken

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

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It’s Not Just Glaciers That Are Shrinking

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Shocking Climate Disturbances

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Naomi Klein (author of Shock Doctrine) talks to Bill Moyers about hurricanes, climate change and how capitalism, in particular the the fossil fuel lobby, is harming the planet. 

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Global Warming: Not Exactly a New Concept

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Upside-Down Priorities

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

BPR Quote of the Day: http://www.climatesilence.org David Atkins is an Australian movie producer and director   LIKE QUOTES? CHECK OUT QUOTATIONQUOTIENT.COM

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Don’t Breathe and You’ll Be Fine

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

Here is a disturbing example of the appalling corruption and depravity of our political system.   Nicholas Kristof examines the way in which elected representatives are willing to appease  wealthy campaign contributors at the expense of their constituents’ health. In … Continue reading →

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