Revelations: the god of small things…
“And the air was full of Thoughts and Things to Say. But at times like these, only the Small Things are ever said. Big Things lurk unsaid inside.” ― Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things (17)
Revelations: Earthlings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTjhtgX72lw EARTHLINGS is an award-winning documentary film about the suffering of animals for food, fashion, pets, entertainment and medical research. The film is narrated by Academy Award® nominee Joaquin Phoenix and features music by platinum-selling recording artist Moby. Initially ignored by distributors, today EARTHLINGS is considered the definitive animal rights…
Revelations: #Blackfish Tonight
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What People are Doing to Change the World: 13-Year-Old Activist’s Wise Words
Courtesy Xiuhezcatl Martinez | Xiuhezcatl Martinez a 13-year-old indigenous youth with Mother Earth’s wellbeing on his mind We cannot wait for our government to change the world, before power, before money, before greed – their purpose is to protect people. In my eyes they have failed us at that, so…
BP Accuses Deepwater Horizon Settlement Victims Of Taking ‘Money They Don’t Deserve’
From ThinkProgress: Three years after the worst offshore oil disaster in U.S. history, BP is adopting a new narrative that demonizes coastal businesses for taking advantage of the oil giant’s generosity. In an attempt to reduce the amount BP owes in a settlement for damages suffered, BP has gone with…
Three years after BP, Gulf fishermen struggle to survive
From Southern Studies: Arnesen explains that continuous use of dispersants to sink BP’s continually resurfacing oil, as well as reliance on it in response to other smaller spills, hasn’t helped. Only a few days ago, they’d come across nothing but sheen from Southwest Pass to Grand Isle. As is often…
Revelations: Apocalypse Fukushima
On-going Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Greenpeace Updates Shadowlands, Interactive Exhibit (10)
Revelations: Nature Defies
A 102-Year-Old Transport Ship Sprouts a Floating Forest Photo by Bruce Hood (12)