Short term "gain" - is often long term "PAIN" !

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All-too-often mankind does the daftest things like adopting short-term "answers" only to create far greater "problems" ! Monsanto-type thinking in fact & look where that has led us as we now have sloshed potent chemicals across the Globe, creating long-term problems while "feathering the nest" of vested interests !

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Meantime busy families lost the true meaning in life and we all were convinced we needed more "stuff"!

Think about it...the stupidity of mankind! Gifted a great Planet we continue to rape & destroy it & the potential for future generations to come. They will curse us for such a legacy !

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““@ste_ray: Wow. Just wow. "@MargaretClark12: Excellent point from @geeksrulz: #auspol http://t.co/wctIWBEYNg”"” #ecocide”

Trump may well have "set the seal on the Arctic" as he pursues his usual devious, moronic agendas in this highly sensitive region ! Already the Arctic is under massive pressure from Climate Change - now ignorant Trump possibly seals its fate and possibly ours in the process ! This bastard is the World's nightmare !

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Trump administration takes first massive step for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - NationofChange

The Trump administration claims drilling in ANWR will help "our nation's energy demands and achieve energy dominance," but environmental groups strongly disagree.

Without doubt mankind has "stuffed-up" in the way it values things. Anything "free" is seldom valued yet the necessities of life like fresh air, clean fresh water, productive soils. etc are never valued except by those keen to exploit for their own profit !

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How much water does it take to make a gallon of milk? | Water INTERface

Without doubt mankind has "stuffed-up" in the way it values things. Anything "free" is seldom valued yet the necessities of life like fresh air, clean fresh water, productive soils. etc are never valued except by those keen to exploit for their own profit !

Clearly we have reached the absurd point where a literal handful has more power than most countries - the result? The "shit-covered tails will wag" the World ! They have the propensity to indulge at aill squandering lavishly while increasing numbers starve. No question either this is addressed or these self-absorbed crooks will lead us all to self-destruct! Beam me up Scotty!

Capitalism Produced Trump: Another Reason to Move Beyond It

To prevent the continuous ascension of politicians like Trump, we must be open to creating alternative systems.

Belo Monte documentary available for free download! The tragic losses in the Amazon, the affected tribes, loss of diversity - tragic!

Belo Monte: After the Flood

Belo Monte documentary available for free download! We are pleased to announce that, in commemoration of the Day of Action for Rivers, we will be making available,…

Milton's titi monkeys in the Amazon forest in Brazil. The Brazilian Government is "feeling the heat" of World opinion & rightly so! They, like most politicians,have failed to see the real worth & natural treasure under their custody. If they handle it right there are enough intelligent people in this World to ensure the Amazon investment can offer spectacular returns in judicially & wisely "using" it in its natural state! Being unique assures a highly prized drawcard & future. VALUE IT !

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Brazil suspends Amazon mining decree in face of criticism

Brazil's government said late on Thursday it would suspend action on a decree opening a vast section of the Amazon rain forest to mining, backtracking in t

Girl lives in the Amazon urges not to kill the forest

Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party have had a "rocky relationship" because the latter had been swayed by the Clinton's that they could have a "leg in each camp" be it a social or capitalist flavour. Doesn't work and about time the Dems accepted it - especially in the US where obscene wealth has become the imperative as the driver !

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Bernie Sanders has conquered the Democratic Party

His best ideas are rapidly becoming party orthodoxy

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Climate Bellwether? With Cape Town Almost Out of Water, "Day Zero" Looms

In less than three months, residents in South African city could be lining up for rationed water under armed guards. "Is this the new normal?"

The Xikrin people rely on the river as a source of the fish which makes up a substantial part of their diet - now mining pollution threatens them ! The World community must react to save these vulnerable tribes. WE HAVE, AT OUR FINGERTIPS, THE TECHNOLOGY TO FIGHT THEY DON'T ! ACT NOW FOLKS - SPREAD THE WORD !

'The river is dead': what is polluting the water of Brazil's Xikrin tribe? | Naira Hofmeister and José Cícero da Silva

Federal courts are battling to shut down a nickel mining plant said to be contaminating the Cateté river – a charge the company denies

Pruitt's Rejection of Chlorpyrifos Ban Seems Based on "Alternative Facts"

EPA chief fails to explain what data prompted his decision to allow continued use of toxic pesticides.

This sets alarm bells ringing in that this attitude stems from the belief that the World's resources can be exploited for economic gain, no matter what dangers or natural losses occur "along the way". This is very dangerous ground as exploitation for personal gain runs rife !

The Energy Lobbyists Linked to Trump's Offshore Drilling Plans

Trump's order would amend the Obama administration's five-year drilling plan that excluded lease auctions in the Atlantic and Arctic through 2022.

Another Sign Just Came in That Tar Sands Operations Are on Life Support

'Societal acceptance of the energy system as we have it is just disappearing,' Shell chief executive said