Archive for December 29th, 2015

29/12/2015

This Is What YOU Made Happen in 2015…

Human Wrongs Watch

By Shuk-Wah Chung*
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29 December 2015 (Greenpeace)It may have been the warmest year on record, but one thing’s for sure: 2015 signaled hope and change for the enviro-movement. 
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Here are 9 things you helped happen in 2015.
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A large scale visual message made by hundreds of people during the COP21 climate summit. A large scale message made by hundreds of people during the COP21 climate summit | Greenpeace

1. You helped accelerate the end of coal!

From the tiny village in Turkey that took on a “land grab” by a major power plant; to BOTH sides of the Norwegian parliament agreeing to divest from coal, the big ol’ black rock had a pretty terrible year.

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29/12/2015

World Order and Disorder: The “Games” and “Gambles” of Life and Lives

Human Wrongs Watch

Anthony Marsella, Ph.D.*

28 December 2015– TRANSCEND Media Service – More than Nations … Contrary to the widespread myth, nations are not the sole source of massive international political, economic, and social international events, forces, and changes. It is true the story of history is often told with nations as the grand hand behind unfolding events.

Anthony J. Marsella

Reality, however, is very different. Nations are merely one player among many players shaping history each day amid a complex crucible of “games and gambles” serving many interests.

The myth of “nation” determinism is encouraged by a select group of individuals, organizations, and nations who seek to hide their wealth, power, position, and privilege in shaping the world order and disorder.

It is to their advantage to function as shadow forces, often beneath the mantle of nations. Their immediate visibility may be hidden, but their influence is profound. The players are displayed in Figure 1.

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