Tag Archives: Climate Change

US Elections : Reality TV with Consequences

Posted on March 8, 2016 by admin

Consequences for New Zealand Even as far removed as we possibly can get from the US election circus we cannot avoid watching it. It is on our TV, radio and in the newspapers. Lets asses if the media got it right … Continue reading →

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We are better than this

Posted on December 1, 2015 by admin

The recent Canadian election campaign, which ended in the defeat of the conservative Harper government featured one outstanding campaign ad. It was not produced by the opposition but Adbusters, the Vancouver based anti-consumerist organisation. Even if it is pretty shocking … Continue reading →

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David Attenborough: Don’t mention Climate Change

Posted on July 14, 2015 by admin

Like most I have been a admirer of David Attenborough ever since I first got to watch the BBC Our World series with my children who were as mesmerised as I to see the wonders of nature in our living … Continue reading →

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Beneficiaries shovelling shit : Priceless

Posted on June 27, 2015 by admin

Last weekend’s record floods in Whanganui are not an isolated local event.The event itself and our government’s reaction are part of a bigger picture. The devastating rainfall didn’t come out of nowhere and the government’s response is part of our general … Continue reading →

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Climate: Will New Zealand fight alongside the elves or the orcs ?

Posted on June 23, 2015 by admin

Following the militaristic culture and thinking of our ally and only remaining superpower America we frame all our problems in terms of war. War on drugs, war on terror, war on weeds and the list goes on. I am desperately … Continue reading →

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Let’s look at the bright side.

Posted on May 12, 2015 by admin

Last week’s UK election might have a bright side after all. After the return of the Tories there is now a distinct possibility that in 2020 we in the Anglo-American capitalist countries – also known as the (five eyes spy) club … Continue reading →

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Drought, Flood, Fire – You voted for it !

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin

We are in a drought earlier than in previous years. As stuff reported with large areas of the country drying out alarmingly quickly, weather forecasts are offering little hope of significant rainfall anytime soon. (as of the end of January) This … Continue reading →

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Capitalism is winning: We are cooked.

Posted on January 20, 2015 by admin

It’s official: 2014 was the hottest year in recorded history. According to both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the year 2014 was the hottest ever measured, based on records going back to the year 1880, The Washington Post reported … Continue reading →

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