The new Egyptian government apparently sees solar energy as being a key part of the country’s future, based on recent comments made by its Local and Administrative Development Minister Adel Labib. At the recent inauguration of a conference organized…
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The Ukraine Crisis and Qatar’s Ascendancy should Make us think Big Solar, not Gas
Originally published on SolarWakeup.By Yann Brandt Solar may be a small portion of energy production globally but the importance in geo-politics continues to grow. All energy usage may be local, when a homeowner plugs in their cell phone charge into…
Alabama’s chief justice: Muhammad didn’t create us so 1st Amendment only protects Christians
Speaking at the Pastor for Life Luncheon, which was sponsored by Pro-Life Mississippi, Chief Justice Roy Moore of the Alabama Supreme Court declared that the First Amendment only applies to Christians because “Buddha didn’t create us, Mohammed didn…
US calls Israeli Squatter attacks on Palestinians ‘Terrorism’; Israel says ‘only vandalism’
(Via AFP) Israel police challenge US ‘terror’ findings (via AFP) Israeli police on Thursday challenged Washington’s inclusion of Jewish extremist attacks on Palestinians in a global terror report, saying such incidents could not be likened to militant attacks. For the first time, the State Department’s 2013 Country… ——– Press TV: “US report sees Israeli […]
In Deep South where GOP Rejected Obamacare, tens of 1000s die Unnecessarily every Year
(By Juan Cole) The Center for Disease Control house found that 900,000 people a year die of five leading causes every year in the US, and that 20% to 40% of these deaths are preventable (i.e. 180,000 to 360,000 needn’t die). The five are heart disease, cancer, lung disease, stroke and unintentional injury. Smoking cigarettes […]
43% of Denmark’s Power from Renewables: Aiming for 70% by 2020
(By Juan Cole) Denmark is now getting 43% of its power from renewable energy (mainly wind and biomass). It is thus on track to meet its ambitious goal of 70% renewables by 2020. DeutscheWelle explains how Denmark is getting community buy-in for the onshore turbines. Residents get lower electricity prices when there are turbines in […]
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost some $2 Trillion Annually, According To IMF
Originally published on RenewEconomy.By Sophie Vorrath Science informs us about the environmental cost of our global fossil fuel habit – the IPCC recently reported that CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes contributed…
Why Oklahoma’s Botched Execution is an Argument for ending Death Penalty
Yet more evidence that the death penalty is cruel and inhumane arrived today at 8:00PM from the state of Oklahoma. Charles Warner, convicted of raping and murdering an 11-month-old girl, found his execution stayed today after the attempted execution…
Former FBI Agent: NYPD’s Muslim-Spying Demographics Unit Was Almost Completely Useless
Certain demographics are desirable. 18-34? Taste-makers and early adopters. 35-49? Money. Muslim and New York City resident? Being a member of this group meant (until recently) having First Amendment-protected activities being closely scrutinized by…
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