Alternatives
Petroleum is running out even as consumption increases. We need alternatives if worldwide economic chaos is to be averted and the survival of mankind ensured. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Climate Change
By Suzanne Hall. To be published.
By Suzanne Hall. To be published.
By Suzanne Hall. To be published.
By Suzanne Hall. To be published.
By Suzanne Hall. To be published.
How technology can help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide. By Suzanne Hall. November 2004.
A look at the main sources of human-generated carbon dioxide. By Suzanne Hall. September 2004.
Global energy use could increase as much as one-and-a-half times by the end of the century, leading to increased CO2 levels. By Suzanne Hall. August 2004.
Current science shows no relationship between global warming and ozone levels. By Allan Abraham. August 2004.
Contrary to popular perception, climate change is not theory and not vague. It is real, and it is happening. The evidence is scientific and solid, the conclusions from it are inescapable. By Suzanne Hall. July 2004.
The recent trend in global temperature increase indicates a rise of up to 6°C in the next 100 years. That's a large increase, and it will bring devastating climate change. By Suzanne Hall. July 2004.
Global warming is a result of the ‘greenhouse effect’, caused mainly by the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. By Allan Abraham. July 2004.
Culture and Society
A law passed in France in September 2004 is portrayed as taking a stand against religious symbols in public. It also shuts out other traditions. By André Murry. November 2004.
The thinking that led to the invasion of Iraq is crude and mechanical. With its inhumanity and promise of eternal conflict, it threatens progress towards a peaceful, civilized world. By Allan Abraham. November 2004.
Empire
The argument that nuclear weapons can only be handled responsibly by certain states needs a closer examination. By Nazneen Ahmed. November 2004.
The continuing lack of accountability for Iraqi civilians killed since the invasion started shows not only the callousness of the US and UK but also a resurfacing of the colonial mindset. By Nazneen Ahmed. October 2004.
While the West seeks to enforce international law on non-western countries, it keeps itself beyond the purview. By Nazneen Ahmed. September 2004.
The semantics of rebellion questions the legitimacy of the Iraqi government. By Nazneen Ahmed. June 2004.
American officials are as fallible as other humans. They should not be above the law. By Allan Abraham. May 2004.
Energy
The key facts about demand and supply of oil show that we have a crisis on our hands. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Petroleum is running out even as consumption increases. We need alternatives if worldwide economic chaos is to be averted and the survival of mankind ensured. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Energy Profit Ratio is the ratio of energy output to input. While the EPR of oil declines, those of alternative sources are rising relatively. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Global Justice
The generosity shown to the poor countries hit by the tsunamis of December 2004 is the giving of the powerful to the weak. By Allan Abraham. January 2005.
Government
All governments now answer to a second constituency of international investors. What does this mean for democracy? By Allan Abraham. November 2004.
The US invaded Iraq on the basis of a lie, but US leaders easily avoid culpability. By Allan Abraham. June 2004.
Human Rights
Some legal aspects of assassinating political opponents and alleged terrorists. By Katharina Kerenyi. June 2004.
American officials are as fallible as other humans. They should not be above the law. By Allan Abraham. May 2004.
International Law
Some legal aspects of assassinating political opponents and alleged terrorists. By Katharina Kerenyi. June 2004.
Iraq
The thinking that led to the invasion of Iraq is crude and mechanical. With its inhumanity and promise of eternal conflict, it threatens progress towards a peaceful, civilized world. By Allan Abraham. November 2004.
The continuing lack of accountability for Iraqi civilians killed since the invasion started shows not only the callousness of the US and UK but also a resurfacing of the colonial mindset. By Nazneen Ahmed. October 2004.
Disagreeing about current plans for Iraq is portrayed as being destructive. This is not only incorrect, but also legitimizes the occupation. By Nazneen Ahmed. July 2004.
The US invaded Iraq on the basis of a lie, but US leaders easily avoid culpability. By Allan Abraham. June 2004.
The semantics of rebellion questions the legitimacy of the Iraqi government. By Nazneen Ahmed. June 2004.
American officials are as fallible as other humans. They should not be above the law. By Allan Abraham. May 2004.
Israel–Palestine
Some legal aspects of assassinating political opponents and alleged terrorists. By Katharina Kerenyi. June 2004.
Petroleum
The key facts about demand and supply of oil show that we have a crisis on our hands. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Petroleum is running out even as consumption increases. We need alternatives if worldwide economic chaos is to be averted and the survival of mankind ensured. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Energy Profit Ratio is the ratio of energy output to input. While the EPR of oil declines, those of alternative sources are rising relatively. By Stephen Porter. January 2005.
Politics
All governments now answer to a second constituency of international investors. What does this mean for democracy? By Allan Abraham. November 2004.
Parties that reject traditional party politics have a hard time getting their messages out. By Robin Ferrer. October 2004.
Given the patriotism of the population, the strength of the ideology guiding policymakers, and the powers accruing to the executive, the US has the makings of fascism. By Allan Abraham. August 2004.
Self-interest cannot correctly be invoked as a guiding principle in moral or legal cases. By Nazneen Ahmed. June 2004.
Terrorism
With even Senator John Kerry joining the posse of terrorist-killers, the 21st century world's turning into the Wild West. By Robin Ferrer. October 2004.
World Affairs
The generosity shown to the poor countries hit by the tsunamis of December 2004 is the giving of the powerful to the weak. By Allan Abraham. January 2005.
The argument that nuclear weapons can only be handled responsibly by certain states needs a closer examination. By Nazneen Ahmed. November 2004.
With even Senator John Kerry joining the posse of terrorist-killers, the 21st century world's turning into the Wild West. By Robin Ferrer. October 2004.
While the West seeks to enforce international law on non-western countries, it keeps itself beyond the purview. By Nazneen Ahmed. September 2004.
Given the patriotism of the population, the strength of the ideology guiding policymakers, and the powers accruing to the executive, the US has the makings of fascism. By Allan Abraham. August 2004.
Disagreeing about current plans for Iraq is portrayed as being destructive. This is not only incorrect, but also legitimizes the occupation. By Nazneen Ahmed. July 2004.
Self-interest cannot correctly be invoked as a guiding principle in moral or legal cases. By Nazneen Ahmed. June 2004.
