Oil to Occupy: The Restless West Coast

By Alex Smith, originally published by Radio Ecoshock

January 25, 2012

Program summary: “Oil Free Coast” 3 speakers against Tar Sands pipelines and tankers in Canada, including First Nations. Then on-scene audio from Occupy Wall St West in San Francisco Jan 20th. Awaiting arrest, and crowd microphones against corporate takeover.

Read more about the program on Alex’ blog here.

Alex Smith

Host of syndicated weekly Radio Ecoshock Show – the cutting edge with top scientists, authors and activists. Eighth year on the air as of 2014. Previously a researcher for global environment group, print journalist, homesteader, world-traveler, and private investigator.

Tags: Energy Infrastructure, Fossil Fuels, Oil

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Dispatch from Alberta’s Coal War

By Andrew Nikiforuk, The Tyee

The latest skirmish in Alberta’s new coal wars took place on Nov. 19 as young and old filled the Polish Hall in Coleman, Alberta.

November 26, 2024

Abandoned uranium mine adit at Mt. Byk

More deglobalization: Russia cuts uranium exports to U.S.

By Kurt Cobb, Resource Insights

Deglobalization is proceeding apace for many reasons. Here’s one more.

November 24, 2024

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Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

By Zdravka Tzankova, Carol Ziegler, James Muchira, The Conversation

Our team at the Climate, Health and Energy Equity Lab at Vanderbilt University has been exploring the possibility of corporate offset dollars paying to improve energy efficiency in low-income housing, starting with a pilot study in our hometown of Nashville.

November 20, 2024