World Leaders Urged to Kick Coal Habit to Save Lives, Money and the Planet
In the recent summit in Germany, world leaders were urged to support ending all coal burning. Ending the use of coal burning is actually not financially difficult to obtain and is a long overdue...
View ArticleOne Earth, One Ocean
Our oceans and atmosphere are suffering and in urgent need of international rules and efforts to help save both. While climate change agreements are underway, there still needs to be an agreement to...
View ArticlePenguins Rehabilitated After Oil Spill Swim to their Homes
An oil spill off the coast of South Africa left many penguins covered in oil, but many are finally cleaned and ready to reenter the world. Unfortunately, wildlife and the environment had been horribly...
View ArticleVIDEO: In Victory for Corporations, Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods...
One of the deadliest documented conflict in African history is the fight over precious minerals. While many activist groups want mandatory labeling of "conflict minerals," a federal appeals court ruled...
View ArticleEurope Invaded Mostly by “Regime Change” Refugees
Military violence and political instability have led many refugees into Europe by the thousands in hopes of finding a safer place to live. U.S. and Western military interventions have sparked a lot of...
View ArticleWhat’s the Point in Any of It?
One day, in one life, when the attractions of the sensory world have lost their charm, when we begin to see the truth of the Buddha’s words – that desire is cause of all suffering; when television,...
View ArticleStaunch Sisi Supporter Calls for Opening of Stadia and Dialogue with Ultras
Having been closed to the public for nearly 5 years, soccer fans and public figures demand access to stadia in Egypt. Though militant fans still pose a safety problem for the venues, many argue that...
View ArticleEgyptian Soccer Fans Put Youth Disillusion with Elections on Public Display
Egyptian youth's disillusionment with its boarder's politics resulted in a boycott of the parliamentary elections. Bans remain on stadia barring fans from entering due to past revolts and political...
View ArticleNigerians Are Building Fireproof, Bulletproof and Eco-Friendly Homes with...
Nigerians are using plastic waste to construct homes that are colorful, bulletproof, fireproof and can withstand earthquakes. The post Nigerians Are Building Fireproof, Bulletproof and Eco-Friendly...
View ArticleDoes Eleven Plus One Equal Sixty?
In the shadows of what was once called the “Dark Continent,” a scramble has come and gone. Are there scarier times ahead in Africa? The post Does Eleven Plus One Equal Sixty? appeared first on...
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