Blood Tests on Gulf Residents Show Benzene And Other Hydrocarbons

And the US government told you it is safe to stay or even encouraged you to plan your holidays there and BP hasn’t stopped spraying Corexit all over the place.Added: 3. September 2010 Related information: - Scientist Rick Steiner Got Gulf Disaster Right From The Beginning, Warns Crisis Is Far From Over- Gulf Chemist: [...] continue reading world news

South Africa: Rising Tide of Acid Mine Water to Contaminate Johannesburg

A toxic tide of acid mine water is rising steadily beneath Johannesburg which, if left unchecked, could cause earth tremors, power blackouts and even cancer among residents, experts have warned. Particularly at risk is the central business district which is built over the central basin and is home to [...] continue reading world news

Mafia Cash In On Lucrative EU Wind Farm Handouts - Especially In Sicily

An ill wind is blowing over Italy’s green revolution, as the Mafia seek to capitalise on generous grants for renewable energy. Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGESThey rise up high above the sun-scorched countryside, looking out over hilltop villages, palm trees, neatly-tended vineyards and olive groves.But for all their promises of a [...] continue reading world news

New Zealand Earthquake Causes New 3.5M-Wide Fault Line in Earth’s Surface, Christchurch Under Curfew, State Of Emergency Declared

* At least 500 buildings destroyed after quake* Water and supplies starting to return to city* Earthquake rips open new faultlineA man walks over a damaged road in Paiapoi, 20 kilometres south of Christchurch following the weekend’s devastating earthquake / APThe powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the [...] continue reading world news

Peru: Amazon River Level At 40-Year Low

Amazon shipyards have been left high and dryThe Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, causing severe economic disruption in a region where it is the main transport route.At least six large boats have been stranded near the port city of Iquitos.The low water level is the [...] continue reading world news

The Reason Hemp Is Illegal: The Marijuana Conspiracy

Smoking it does destroy the brain, BUT … (Watch the video “Hemp For Victory below.”)They say marijuana is dangerous. Pot is not harmful to the human body or mind. Marijuana [...] continue reading world news

Bolivia’s Biggest Ecological Disaster: Cold Kills Estimated 6 Millions And Thousands of Alligators, Turtles And River Dolphins

Antarctic cold snap kills millions of aquatic animals in the Amazon.The San Julián fish farm in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia lost 15 tonnes of pacú fish in the extreme cold.Never TejerinaWith high Andean peaks and a humid tropical forest, Bolivia is a country of ecological extremes. But during the Southern Hemisphere’s recent winter, [...] continue reading world news