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2013/04/262013/04/26

Mini-Me: American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus

Huh? American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus The American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus (formerly the American Committee for Peace in Chechnya) is a Freedom House initiative that bills itself as the ”only private, nongovernmental organization in North America exclusively dedicated to promoting the peaceful resolution of the Russo-Chechen war.”[1] According to Freedom …

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2013/04/22

SchwartzReport: Could New York Run On Renewable Energy Alone?

Could New York Run On Renewable Energy Alone? MARK FISCHETTI – Salon/Scientific American An important interview with Mark Jacobson, one of the most original thinkers in energy transition. It is well worth your time. I consider what is being described here as extremely good news. Finally a discussion is emerging about what would really be …

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2013/04/182013/04/19

Berto Jongman: 25 Things to Know About the Future

25 Things You Need to Know About the Future Watch video Buy Kindle How will we live in the future? And what will the human race become? Will we nurture designer babies, be served by intelligent robots, have personal 3D printers, and grow products on-the-vine using synthetic biology? Or will shortages of oil, fresh water …

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2013/04/142013/04/14

Berto Jongman: World Food Crisis + Food RECAP

Millions face starvation as world warms, say scientists World is unprepared for changes that will see parts of Africa turned into disaster areas, say food experts John Vidal, The Observer, 13 April 2013 Millions of people could become destitute in Africa and Asia as staple foods more than double in price by 2050 as a …

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2013/04/102013/04/19

SchwartzReport: Boycott Monsanto + GMO RECAP

I have reached a point where I have been forced to conclude that Monsanto is an evil corporation, as I understand that word. I know, from what you have written me that many of you, as have I and Ronlyn, have signed petitions against Monsanto. Now take the next step. Stop buying their products. Here …

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2013/04/08

Berto Jongman: Gravity Powered Lamp to Replace Kerosene Lamps

‘Gravity-powered lamps’ offer ray of hope Light powered by gravity with no running costs aims to replace kerosene lamps in developing world. Solar, wind, tide – now there is a new renewable energy which may bring light to the developing world. It is a simply-designed light powered by gravity with no running costs and no …

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2013/04/04

SmartPlanet: U.K. businesses waste billions a year on tech investment

U.K. businesses waste billions a year on tech investment According to new research, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the U.K. habitually waste money on IT products and services they don’t need. IT software provider SolarWinds released a new study today which examines what challenges IT staff face in small and medium businesses this year. …

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