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Once again Anarcho-anti-capitalist-punks have succeeded in confusing everyone except the cops. I guess they are for the climate and against the scientists or maybe they are against the cars they got there in. Either way they have once again done a brilliant job highlighting what is obviously a problem. Thanks.
Ever wonder why so many peaceful environmental activist are mal-treated or even arrested. While there are a few militants that carry the eco banner usually it is because the activists often point out more than just environmental flaws. The security breaches highlighted are often so embarrassing governments have no other option but to overreact in hopes of deturing future activists.

80,000 chemicals have been developed since WWII. Some of these are used in almost every product from foods to health care. Less than 20% of these have been tested for toxicity in children according to Mount Sinia Enironmental Health Center. Many of these chemicals are endochrine disruptors and are not, up till now being regulated as such Representative Louise Slaughter may change this.
The USDA has just released a new security profile form, which it distributes to animal experimentation facilities. The form reveals that PETA has been classified as a terrorist threat by the US government. This potentially opening up its members to prosecution as terrorists.
China is adding to the momentum of climate change talks by setting goals to control its emissions of greenhouse gases. Seems like countries are jumping on the bandwagon in time for the Copenhagen climate talks. Do they get extra credit for turning in their reports early?
Most of the middle class people in this village oppose the massive incinerator. Only a few of the most fearless and angry sport gas masks and banners calling for the resignation of leaders. The results have been making some head way.

While African countries sit poised with dollar amounts they would like to see for relief from the effects global warming Obama persuades major emitters to make "significant" change. Will Washington allow the president to lay down real numbers or will we put it off once again this time till 2020.
Brentford said: “Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world’s resources. A vegetarian diet is better.”


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