THE PATH TO DEPENDENCY: UNDERSTANDING NEOLIBERALISM
“…since the others become men in name against us, it seems that we are the enemies of mankind; the elite shows itself in its true colors…
Read articleChildren and War: Modern Transitions of Violence
Vast changes in warfare have transformed the recent narratives of human conflict and violence. While we generally think of the advent of nuclear technology as the…
Read articleDDT: DANGER OR DEMOGRAPHIC TOOL?
“‘Every day, the number of kids dying of malaria equals seven Boeing 747s going down.’ DDT can fix that.” (Wente). Malaria is the leading cause of…
Read articleMSG: MORE THAN MEETS THE TONGUE
Most of our lives are spent obtaining food, preparing food, cooking food, and taking the time to savor food. Food is colourful, flavorful and simply delightful.…
Read articleAGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION
The environment is a hot topic these days, with most people being aware of problems pertaining to global warming, air pollution, and/or loss of biodiversity. However,…
Read articleTHE WEALTH OF NATIONS, THE BETTERMENT OF A PEOPLE: A LOOK INTO THE CONSTRASTING WRITINGS AND THE CORRESPONDING GOALS OF ADAM SMITH, AND OF KARL MARX AND FRIEDRICH ENGELS
The differing opinions between capitalists and socialists on how to approach economics and politics have long caused conflict and disagreements. Both the capitalist Smith and the…
Read articleFIRST PERSON TREE F.A.Q. (NEFF MIX) (OR IF TREES COULD TALK)
Q: So, Great Hemlock, you have been in this forest for a while, tell me what it was like back when you were a seedling. A:…
Read articleBIOFUELS AND THE PROSPECT OF CONVERTING PLANT FIBRES INTO GASOLINE USING ENZYMES
Today, there is a significant interest in alternatives to fossil fuels. This has arisen given the increasing public concern over the environment as well as the…
Read articleTO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: FARMED FISH
As a nation we are consumed by the food we eat. We worry about our next meal as soon as we start to feel those tell-tale…
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IPCC FAQ PART DEUX (BURCH MIX): OR HOW TO CAPTURE THE CLIMATE CRAZE.
By Sarah Burch,
(Click here for the IPCC FAQ Part I) Even those living under the oft-referenced proverbial rock would find it difficult these days to avoid the tempest…
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