This modular hybrid solar technology, developed by the Israeli company, AORA Solar, holds promise for sending more renewable energy to the grid. It can even be used where there is no grid.
Right Wing Activists Denounce Bike Lanes as Part of an International Conspiracy
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is truly bizarre. In the United States there are now increasing incidents of marginal right wing protesters who are absolutely convinced that sustainable development projects, such as expanded public transit, smart energy meters and bike lanes, are part of a large secret United Nations plot to control all citizens and deny private property rights.
Geographic Literacy, Iran & U.S. Military Aggression
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A few years ago the National Geographic-Roper Survey of Geographic Literacy questioned 18 to 24-year-olds across the United States about their basic knowledge of geography. The subjects were shown a blank Middle East map and then asked to identify the locations of four countries: Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran. You may find the results somewhat disturbing.
Santorum Wants All Birth Control Made Illegal
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum not only wants to criminalize absolutely all abortion in the United States, without exception, he also is rabidly against all forms of birth control:
“…I think the dangers of contraception in this country, and the whole sexual libertine idea — many of the Christian faith have said, well that’s okay, I mean y’know, contraception is okay. It is not okay.”
U.S. Drones Slaughter Hundreds of Civilians & Children
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We have already learned that the United States has killed its own citizens with secret military drones, but many people are unaware of just how prevalent these robot assassins have now become around the globe. In the three years since President Obama took office, more than five hundred civilians have been murdered by U.S. military drones in Pakistan alone, including scores of young children.
