Al Gore Calls For A Green Revolution To Fuel The Economy
"We have a climate crisis at the same time we have an economic crisis at the same time we have a national security crisis," Gore said to a cheering cr...
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Learning From Norman, and Feeding the World
Jocelyn Zuckerman | Posted 10.14.2009 | World
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If the world learned to feed itself half a century ago, why are there now more hungry people than ever before?
Criminally Negligent Homicide: The Legacy of Wealthy Nations That Allow Millions to Die
Dan Silverstein | Posted 09.29.2009 | Business
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Farm Bill,
Josette Sheeran,
Spencer Bachus,
Roger Thurow,
Archbold OH,
Chicago Council on Global Affairs,
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Two award-winning reporters have collaborated on a new book entitledEnough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty. It is a page turner. Unless you simply don't give a damn, this is a must read.
Saving A Billion People from Starvation
Dan Glickman | Posted 09.18.2009 | Green
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Norm Borlaug's life is both a symbol of what can be done, and a reminder of the enormous problem of global poverty we still face. Why not finish his work?
Evaluating the Legacy of the Father of the Green Revolution
Paula Crossfield | Posted 11.15.2009 | Green
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Norman Borlaug, known for winning the Nobel Prize in 1970 for his role in the Green Revolution, died this past weekend at age 95. His life was dedicated to ending hunger through technology.
Iran: My Biggest Regret
Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 10.18.2009 | World
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In March, a few of my Persian friends from the band Shams Ensemble asked me to join them on their trip to Tehran.
The Geopolitics of Facebook
John Feffer | Posted 09.06.2009 | Media
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The world is a-twitter over the revolutionary implications of new technologies that young people almost instinctively understand and older people just don't get.
What Should A New American Policy Toward Iran Look Like?
Sam Sedaei | Posted 08.16.2009 | World
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Russia,
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From one of many emails received post-elecion: "President Obama: Thank you for being mindful and not wanting to meddle... But why would we write our protest signs in English if we didn't want the West's help?"
That's Right Folks, Lunchables are Going Green.
Abby Caran | Posted 08.15.2009 | Green
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While the world seems to have embraced certain green ideals, it is still clinging hard to the idea of convenience above all else, and to disposability.
A Revelation in Midst of a Revolution
Aram Khayatpour | Posted 08.08.2009 | World
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I wasn't quite sure what I felt. I was born in Iran but my family left when I was two years old. I have no memory of the country. I could never read Farsi. It was my parents who were Iranian; I was not.
Was the Iranian Election Stolen? Does It Matter?
Mark Weisbrot | Posted 07.30.2009 | World
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If in fact the election was not stolen, and Washington (and Europe) pretend that it was, this can contribute to a worsening of relations.
What Should President Obama do? Letter Responses From Iran
Sam Sedaei | Posted 07.26.2009 | World
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The best way for us to know what kind of stance Iranians want President Obama to take is to ask them directly.
Learning from Iran's Past Revolutions
Nathan Gonzalez | Posted 07.25.2009 | World
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1979,
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If the uprising can grow to include the massive bazaars of Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan and Shiraz, it is hard to imagine how Ayatollah Khamenei would not change his tune, or even be forced to step aside.
Che Gueverette: Rodizio Slayer
Warren Holstein | Posted 07.24.2009 | Comedy
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Yesiree, the ole family legacy lives on as the Butcher of La Cabana's bodacious petite-fille is out to butcher the butchers by showcasing her prime cuts.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Biotechnology Has Failed Us, So Why Promote It Abroad?
Paula Crossfield | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green
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Eric Holt-Gimenez,
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Raj Patel,
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Groups like the Gates Foundation are trying to renew the idea of creating a "Green Revolution for Africa," using many of the same methods that have been so bad for India.
Who Owns Our Food? Thoughts on a New Green Revolution
Paula Crossfield | Posted 03.22.2009 | Green
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Monsanto,
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Raj Patel,
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We need to stand up for all of those voices who have no say in how their land is developed under the auspices of philanthropy.
Global Warming Deniers: The New 9/11 Truthers
Sahil Kapur | Posted 01.16.2009 | Green
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Both groups are convinced they possess a uniquely superior grasp of reality. Facts and evidence are muffled by their messianic quest to inform society of its delusions and inadequacies.
The Dawn of the Blue Revolution
Patrick Takahashi | Posted 12.25.2008 | Green
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Marine Biomass Plantations,
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Part II of my series on ocean resources, which was initiated with my previous HuffPost on The Coming of OTEC announcing the development of a 10 MW OTEC facility by Lockheed Martin.
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