Tag Archives: global warming

Chris Hedges: The Dawn of the Apocalypse

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

We were warned for decades about the death march we are on because of global warming. And yet, the global ruling class continues to frog-march us towards extinction. By Chris Hedges/ ScheerPost/ July 26, 2022 The past week has seen … Continue reading →

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Teen Shames World Leaders

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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Capitalism: The True Cost of the Free Market

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

The Evidence Keeps Pouring In: Capitalism Just Isn’t Working By Paul Buchheit/ Common Dreams/ August 24, 2015 (Photo: Jonny White/cc/flickr) To followers of Ayn Rand and Ronald Reagan, and to all the business people who despise government, ‘community’ is a form … Continue reading →

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Are 7 Billion People a Problem?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report   The Earth, in case you haven’t noticed, is a big mess right now. All living things, humans included, are suffering the effects of a planet stressed to the breaking point.   (At the … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders: The Cost of Hypercapitalism

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

by Jonathan Tasini/ Playboy/ October 17, 2013 At a time when politicians—particularly members of Congress—are almost universally reviled and blind partisanship seems to dictate the fate of every piece of legislation, one U.S. senator stands out as a unique voice. Bernie … Continue reading →

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DISASTROUS LONG-TERM THINKING

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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 Arlen Grossman

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 Arlen Grossman

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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It’s Not Just Glaciers That Are Shrinking

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Global Warming: Not Exactly a New Concept

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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