Environment
Oasebos foundation, a way to save rainforest
April 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Not alle the news we publish is negative (like disasters). Our earth is a fantastic place and a lot of people develop fantastic ideas to save parts of the planet. The Oasebos foundation is such a idea. They approach people to purchase a part of the Costa Rica rainforest. Costa Rica is the best place to do this because it has the highest biodiversity in the world. Besides that the prices to do forestry management are much lower. Visit Oasebos to see what how you can help. Read More →
Energy
Peak oil and how it influences the worldwide economy
April 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Peak oil is the point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum production is reached, after which the rate of production enters its terminal decline. If global consumption is not mitigated before the peak, an energy crisis may develop because the availability of conventional oil will drop and prices will rise, perhaps dramatically ($ 150 a barrel). Latest research already shows that conventional oil production already has decreased the last two years. There can be two reasons for the lower production: we really... [Read the full story]
Global warming
North Pole could be ice free this summer
July 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Is this another warning or is it a scientist that wants to panic us? I think it could really happen. Currently the North Pole is only covered by 1 year old ice. Pstt, lets just ingnore it and go on with our lifes! Read More →
Pollution
Airborne Study Of Arctic Atmosphere, Air Pollution Launched (Environmental News Network)
April 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
This month, NASA begins the most extensive field campaign ever to investigate the chemistry of the Arctic’s lower atmosphere. The mission is poised to help scientists identify how air pollution contributes to climate changes in the Arctic. The recent decline of sea ice is one indication the Arctic is undergoing significant environmental changes related to climate warming. More info… Read More →
War
59 countries at war nowadays, a very sad figure!
April 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
It is sad but below is the full list of countries in war, 59 in total: Afghanistan Lapis-lazuli Blue Taliban and Al Qaida remnants still fighting. Albania Chromium Gray Members of the US coalition for liberating Iraq. Australia Copper Gold Australia-Allied with USA against terrorists. Azerbaijan Gems Green Members of the US coalition for liberating Iraq. Bahrain Oil Gray Members of the US coalition for liberating Iraq. Belgium Zinc Gray Allied with USA against Taliban terrorists. Bulgaria Copper Gold Members... [Read the full story]
Disaster
Earthquakes
April 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Source: USGS Not all earthquakes lead to a disaster, see below a list of the current ones. Read More →
Social
A sad record, 1 on every 100 adults in jail in the US
April 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
It seems to me that something is going wrong in the US: mortgage crisis, dollar crisis, criminal crisis, dumb president, 3 bill. a day debt extra and we can go on and on. The latest new record is the amount of adults in jail, astonishing. That means 2,319,258 people are in jail if I’m right. That brings the police state discussion back, even in China less people are in jail. I think it indicates that the US rather puts problematic people behind bars instead of trying to really help them. The three strike law is a good... [Read the full story]
Financial
New EURO record against dollar
April 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Today on the currency market there was a new record, 1 EURO is 1,5912 dollar. I’m not a specialist but is this good? Certainly not for the people in the US although there are some positive side effects. Because the low dollar the US exported more to the European Union last year and for sure that will continue this year. For Europeans this low dollar is perfect because they can buy very cheap in the US, same for the companies. Suddenly the US has become a cheaper labor country Read More →
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War
59 countries at war nowadays, a very sad figure!
It is sad but below is the full list of countries in war, 59 in total: Afghanistan Lapis-lazuli Blue Taliban and Al Qaida remnants still fighting. Albania Chromium Gray Members... [Read more]
War
Global Warming
North Pole could be ice free this summer
Is this another warning or is it a scientist that wants to panic us? I think it could really happen. Currently the North Pole is only covered by 1 year old ice. Pstt, lets... [Read more]
Global Warming
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Pollution
This month, NASA begins the most extensive field campaign ever to investigate the chemistry of the Arctic’s lower atmosphere. The mission is poised... [Read more]