activism
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A Simple Truth
The shortcomings of this past climate change conference will have far reaching consequences through-out the globe for years to come. The stranglehold of big money interests over the solutions in combating global warming continue to put the planet and humanity in harms way. Unrelenting catastrophic catastrophes that have increased in severity and intensity are at a record pace each and every year. Even though there are viable solutions with existing technologies to negate the effects of Global Warming there has been no unified effort to implement them.
By Dr. Williams6 years ago in The Swamp
Can a new country survive on democracy? Or is it something too complicated?
Democracy is certainly not a new word and nations around the world have been trying to achieve this state for a long time now. The modern theory suggests that the government and high-profile officials should be elected by citizens to lead the country. More countries than ever before are democratic today, an extraordinary achievement of the modern world. However, “Freedom in the World” states that worldwide democracy is in a steep decline, shrinking at an alarming rate. With this in mind, is democracy still what contemporary states should be aiming for? Can it be beneficial for newly established nations?
By Giorgi Mikhelidze6 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: L.A. D.A. Clears Marijuana Cases, Must Do More
Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey is dismissing tens of thousands of convictions related to marijuana possession. But it’s not enough. This is great news but it needs to go further. Not only does the substance need to be cleared from records, it needs to be decriminalized and legalized completely nation-wide.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in The Swamp
Beer Could Disappear As A Result Of Climate Change
Climate change is a reality: last year, Spain suffered five heat waves, an unknown number until then. Cordoba reached 46.9 degrees centigrade, and was not the only city to see its summer temperature (already high) rise considerably from last year's. As citizens of the world, this affects us directly, and in ways that we had not even considered.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in The Swamp
Extinction Rebellion Demands the Truth and Action in Worldwide Environmental Movement
In 2009, the Democrats controlled congress, the courts and the executive branch. The more environmentally inclined party still increased fossil fuel production but can at least be credited with slightly decreasing emissions. The grade doesn’t cut it for long time environmental activist Dr. Susan Rubin, and the Chappaqua, NY resident really didn’t have to see the final report card to know that the Obama administration would come up far short. “I stopped smoking hopium in 2009,” Rubin said, and can only hold her breath in hopes that the movement she’s joined helps avert the environmental catastrophe we all face.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in The Swamp
A RANGER'S STORY
“The pressure is continuous, there is no rest! Our minds never rest. Death can come anytime” The statistics are out there, showing just how dire are the dangers and threats that rangers face every day. Only in 2016, 82% of rangers in Africa declared that they have faced a life-threatening situation whilst on patrol. The Thin Green Line Foundation, a Melbourne based organisation dedicated to supporting and helping rangers, has been compiling data on ranger deaths on the job for the last 10 years. A massive percentage of 50% - 70% of the recorded deaths are due to conflict with poachers! And it is not only danger that a ranger will face, but difficult working conditions, being isolated from their families, poor equipment and close to no training, all of this for a mere symbol in remuneration and very little respect.
By Saverio Di Sensi6 years ago in The Swamp
Tax in all its forms
Tax in all its forms. The total collected from citizens is staggering February 2020 Local authorities are due to publish budgets for coming years and already the Face Book activists are screaming “cuts.” At same time some are also complaining about local tax increases. According to some this is the fault of a Tory government.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Is sustainability equal?
Last year at a sustainability fair, I tested students from the University of Tennessee on their knowledge of environmental leaders. They were asked to pick from a group of 16 influential environmental leaders from around the world and match their face to their name and accomplishment. Out of those 16 environmental leaders, 4 were white.
By Madelyn Collins6 years ago in The Swamp
Painful Integration Memories
In 1970 I was a 13 year old black teen heading to 8th grade. This was the first year of integration and I was apptehesive, The school bus picked me and the other children up and drove us across town. Previously I could walk to the elementary and junior high I had attended, but now I was forced to take the bus. This was new and exciting yet intimidating. I had no idea how this was going to turn out but soon reality kicked in.
By 6 years ago in The Swamp
