Guatemala: "Development" And Death - Military State Of Siege In Santa Cruz De Barrillas - 5,000 Villagers Take Control Of Military Base After Hydroelectric Dam Opponent Was Shot Dead
It is a tragic paradox of our time that poor nations with abundant resources should suffer unimaginably while their political leaders appropriate riches that might otherwise mitigate poverty and foster economic growth. This brutal phenomenon is known as the "resource curse."
The Sad Truth About the Fight Against Blood Diamonds
It is a tragic paradox of our time that poor nations with abundant resources should suffer unimaginably while their political leaders appropriate riches that might otherwise mitigate poverty and foster economic growth. This brutal phenomenon is known as the "resource curse."
Anthony Kammer: The Eternal Politics of Debt and Forgiveness
Relevant reading for all who are 'occupied': A review of early Occupy Wall Street organizer David Graeber’s latest book, Debt: The First 5,000 Years.
What do occupied (freedom) and 'occupy' movements have in common?
It's becoming increasingly obvious that the real priority of those running the world for the last few decades has not been creating a viable form of capitalism, but rather, convincing us all that the current form of capitalism is the only conceivable economic system, so its flaws are irrelevant. As a result, we're all sitting around dumbfounded as the whole apparatus falls apart.
Niger Delta villagers go to the Hague to fight against oil giant Shell
This once self-sufficient community suffered from the excesses of oil firms and corrupt officials. Now, the villagers are blamed for everything and the arms dealers are having a field day
India Solar Boom: Rural Poor Give Up On Power Grid
"Decentralized solar installations are going to take off in a very big way and will probably be larger than the grid-connected segment." - Santosh Kamath, executive director of consulting firm KPMG in India
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