Are pesticides to blame for the massive bee die-off?

PBS NewsHour

Published on Nov 24, 2015

Commercial beekeepers across America have been struggling with great numbers of bee deaths over the past few years. What’s behind their failing health? Some research points to a class of pesticide that’s coated onto a large proportion of corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. Allison Aubrey of NPR reports.

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The Science of Bernie Sanders

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Published on Nov 24, 2015

Thom Hartmann comments on a piece in Social News Daily that talks about the science behind the rise of outsider candidates like Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

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The Pilgrims Official Trailer

SteeplechaseFilms

Published on Sep 28, 2015

Ric Burns’ film THE PILGRIMS airs November 24th, and again on Thanksgiving, on PBS’ American Experience series. Check your local listings here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexper…

Featuring Roger Rees, in his final onscreen performance, as William Bradford and narration by Oliver Platt, THE PILGRIMS will explore the forces, circumstances, personalities and events that converged to propel their crossing, a story universally familiar yet largely unexplored in its rich and compelling historical actuality, and rarely presented in the broad global context required.

See also:

• The Deep Story Of Mayflower Pilgrims | On Point

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Mapping Choices: Washington DC (العربية)

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Published on Nov 20, 2015

Click here to view whole series of weather forecast statements

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Protecting Public Health and the Environment: Implementing The Precautionary Principle: Carolyn Raffensperger, Joel Tickner, Wes Jackson

The “Precautionary Principle” is seen by environmentalists and public health experts as the key to protecting ecological and human health. This book describes the scientific and philosophical foundations of the principle of precautionary action. It explains the functions of the principle in activities as diverse as agriculture and manufacturing, how to know when precautionary action is needed and who decides what action will (or will not) be taken.

 

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Deborah Bräutigam: Will Africa Feed China?

Yale University

Published on Nov 24, 2015

Professor Bräutigam, a leading expert on China in Africa, is the MacMillan Center’s Coca-Cola World Fund at Yale Lecturer. She is the Bernard L. Schwartz Professor of International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University, and her teaching and research focus on international development strategies, governance, and foreign aid. She regularly advises international agencies and governments on China-Africa economic engagement. Professor Bräutigam is the author of The Dragon’s Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa and Chinese Aid and African Development: Exporting Green Revolution. We talk with her about her new book, Will Africa Feed China? It focuses on the question of “land grabs”, food security, and Chinese agribusiness investment in Africa.
Episode November 4, 2015

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Catherine Panter-Brick: “Medical Humanitarianism”

Yale University

Published on Nov 24, 2015

Catherine Panter-Brick is a medical anthropologist, trained in human biology and the social sciences. She directs the Program on Conflict, Resilience, and Health at the MacMillan Center to engage with academics, practitioners, and policy makers who promote innovations in global health. Together with faculty at Yale, UNICEF, and other global partners, she works with the Early Childhood Peace Consortium to disseminate scientific knowledge on peace building and violence prevention. Professor Panter-Brick has directed more than 40 interdisciplinary projects worldwide, has written many scientific articles, and co-edited seven books, including “Pathways to Peace.”
Episode November 18, 2015

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Osprey Orielle Lake, Climate Justice Activist / Founder & Executive Director-Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network International (WECAN)

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Published on Nov 23, 2015

Thom Hartmann talks with Osprey Orielle Lake, Climate Justice Activist / Founder & Executive Director-Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network, International (WECAN), Website: http://wecaninternational.org/, about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women.

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Cure for Climate Engagement campaign – Stora Enso

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Published on Nov 23, 2015

How our Cure for Climate campaign inspires our member company employees.

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The TV Mind Control Movie | 2015

ODD TV

Published on Apr 9, 2015

Our world of weaponized entertainment is discussed and exposed.

Jump to:
Television as a Weapon 0:10
They’ve Been Doing it Since the Beginning 2:23
They Program Us Early On 13:11
Operation Mockingbird and Crisis Actors 18:22
All Media Gets the Same Script 24:40
They Use Repetitive Keywords to Brainwash 26:30
They Use Digital Sigils to Invade Our Subconscious 31:12 http://www.oddtv.tv

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