Bhopal: Gas, Death and Justice

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Published on Dec 16, 2014

NewsClick interviewed N.D. Jayprakash from BGPSSS and Delhi Science Forum on the 30th anniversary of Bhopal Gas Tragedy and on the current situation. He tells that the figure used by the Court and the 1989 Settlement order regarding the number of victims was much less than the actual ones and hence money allocated for relief is completely inadequate. The government admitted the gross underestimate but effective measures to challenge the original settlement and provide relief have yet to be taken. The judiciary has failed to provide proper justice despite repeated petitions to the Supreme Court. The government has failed to identify, monitor and provide proper relief to the victims. That is why the Bhopal tragedy still continues for the people of Bhopal.Worst of all, no lesson has been learnt and hazardous plants are coming up near population centers.

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How Dangerous are GMOs?

The Big Picture RT

Published on Dec 16, 2014

Patty Lovera, Food & Water Watch & Alexis Baden Mayer, Organic Consumers Association joins Thom Hartmann. Americans having a right to know what’s in the food they eat seems like a legitimate argument – and common sense. But – some corporations are spending billions to keep us in the dark about GMO’s.

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E.O. Wilson explains the meaning of human existence, in 6 minutes.

Grist

Published on Dec 16, 2014
When noted biologist and public intellectual E.O. Wilson visited the Grist offices touting his new book The Meaning of Human Existence, we took the opportunity to ask him: Well? What is it?

What followed was a deep and often funny conversation about who we are, where we came from, and why Interstellar is a poor example of melding science with the humanities (burn, Nolans). Oh, and Mr. Wilson’s also got some heady notions about where both our species and the planet are headed. Watch the video to have your mind blown.

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Cape Verde Volcano Erupting For More Than 3 Weeks

CCTV Africa

Published on Dec 16, 2014

According to officials, a rare eruption of Cape Verde volcano Pico do Fogo caused the closure of the airport and evacuation of local residents. No damage or injuries were reported following last Saturday’s blast but villagers at the bottom of the volcano on the Atlantic island nation were being evacuated.

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Why are oil prices falling – explained in 60 seconds?

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Published on Nov 7, 2014

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Global oil prices have dropped sharply in recent months, amid weaker demand and surging US production. Why? And what will it take to stop the drop? BBC News investigates

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COP20 Protesters Draw Attention to Corporate Presence at Negotiations

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Published on Dec 16, 2014

The final agreement is unlikely to set a plan to phase out fossil fuels, says Chris Williams, professor of physics and chemistry at Pace University

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Scalia is Dead Wrong About Torture

The Big Picture RT

Published on Dec 16, 2014

Antonin Scalia is supposed to an expert on all things constitutional – but it’s pretty clear he doesn’t know anything about the constitutionality of torture.

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Climate Justice – “March in Defense of Mother Earth” | Thom Hartmann – December 16, 2014

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Thom Hartmann on Science & Green News: December 16, 2014

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Published on Dec 16, 2014
Thom Hartmann on Science & Green News on December 16, 2014.

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Will Americans listen to Dick Cheney or the UN – on Torture?

The Big Picture RT

Published on Dec 16, 2014

Shahid Buttar, Bill of Rights Defense Committee, joins Thom Hartmann. Dick Cheney was all over the media this weekend – voicing his support for the CIA’s use of torture. But does he even understand what torture is? And what are the chances he’s held accountable for his role in this mess?

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