I for one will not be wasting any time watching this monstrous abuse of the Olympic ideal. This article gives some idea why it is an affront to deficiency.
Blair, Olympic deals and why another world is possible by John Pilger.
The Obama Deception HQ Full length version – YouTube
This video about Obama’s failed promises, also reflects what is wrong with politics in the UK. Though the second half of this video does lurch into the absurd, especially the denial of climate change. Labour, Conservatives and Liberal-Democrats are no different, we need a new type of politics. This is what the Green Party is about and campaigning for.
Commission Rejects UK Application to Delay Compliance With Nitrogen Dioxide Laws in 12… — LONDON, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —
As part of my objection to MMU’s plans for Birley Fields campus. I raised the matter of air pollution and how the development, especially the stopping up of certain roads, would increase to poor quality in Hulme. I especially emphasised that it would have a detrimental affect of the pupils of St. Philips Primary School. I also criticised their traffic, air and noise assessment as not being adequate or of being representative of the actual conditions.
The local councillors, including the councillor for the Environment, the Planning Officer and Planning Committee, ignored such concerns. If fact, the Planning Committee never conducted a site visit, even though this is a major development. Hulme already suffers from a high rate of ill-health, mental and physical.
No one in Government, National and Local are taking this situation seriously. In fact at a recent council meeting, it was stated that the emissions from Manchester Airport, do not fall on Manchester but the North Atlantic? And the National Government does not want to comply with any EU regulations, because they say they are bad for big business?
Introducing ‘The Doughnut’ of social and planetary boundaries for development – YouTube
An interesting video from Oxfam, describing the concepts of ”The Doughnut’ theory of planetary and social boundaries within which we humans can thrive safely.
Introducing ‘The Doughnut’ of social and planetary boundaries for development – YouTube.
There is also a paper on the subject available: A Safe and Just Space for Humanity
And she has a blog on the subject and is keen for people to become involved: Kate Raworth
Severn Suzuki Unifies World Vision for Sustainable Future at Rio+Social – YouTube
The 6 minute speech given by Severn Suzuki, who spoke at the 1992 Rio Summit at 12 years old. The speech was a written from contributors from all over the Globe.
Severn Suzuki Unifies World Vision for Sustainable Future at Rio+Social – YouTube.
UN Live United Nations Webcast – – Sustainable development for fighting poverty – Sustainable Development Dialogues, Rio+20
A web-cast from Rio+ about sustainability, most of the others available so far are about corporates. As well as the young female who silenced the World when she gave a speech 20 years ago being present. A Mr Supe was on the panel and his message was, ‘Small farm, Small farm, Small farm. He pointed out that $275 Billion of subsidies went into fertilisers and pesticides. While a couple of reports one by Julius Protina and another by the FAO, highlighted how sustainable farming practices using old methods were more productive than intensive farming. And it was through assisting these small farmers not corporations was the only way ahead. His comments come about 50 minutes in.
‘People Will Die’ – The End Of The NHS. Part 1: The Corporate Assault
I thought I would re-blog this article on the dismantling of the National Health Service in the UK. An end to universal care in the UK especially for the poor. We are becoming more like the US, where only those rich enough to have private medical insurance receive appropriate medical care.
‘People Will Die’ – The End Of The NHS. Part 1: The Corporate Assault.
And part two is about the British Broadcasting Company’s lack of news coverage of the privatisation and dismantling of the NHS. How the BBC is no longer an objective news broadcaster, but one that appears to broadcast ‘newspeak’.
‘People Will Die’ – The End Of The NHS. Part 2: Buried by the BBC.
Some of the reason we need a Robin Hood Tax
Our elected leaders, Conservative, Liberal-Democrats and Labour vilify those on benefits, whilst the Green Party campaigns for a ‘people’s wage’ and a ‘Robin Hood Tax’. The three main parties refuse to tackle the real problem, tax-havens and tax avoidance by the rich. Below are some links to more information on the subject of tax-havens and avoidance and the massive loss of revenue to the UK which pales into insignificance ‘benefit fraud’:
Koch Brothers’ Activism Protects Their 50-Year Stake in Canadian Heavy Oils | InsideClimate News
An article which exposes the Koch brothers involvement in Canadian Tar-Sands and their attempts to ridicule climate change.
Koch Brothers’ Activism Protects Their 50-Year Stake in Canadian Heavy Oils | InsideClimate News.
Insight, debate and campaigning news from ActionAid :: ActionAid UK
A pod-cast about tax avoidance via tax havens such as the UK. It explains quite simply how large corporations avoid paying tax and point out the UK is one of the largest tax havens.
Insight, debate and campaigning news from ActionAid :: ActionAid UK.
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