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Post-Consumer Action

Came across a brilliant site called Unconsumption where what struck me was its definition of itself ...

If my vote had counted would I feel sold out?

Its been a couple of days since the government was formed and the heady excitement of what will happen has waned to let me think about the impact. I've looked at what the LibDems have done in forming the coalition, what they have given up and what they have allowed in terms of Tory policies. I'm disappointed ...

PR: Proportional Representation or Political Ransome?

An old work colleague of mine posted a status that caught my imagination on Facebook that I've lifted as the title …

Hanging on Minority

OK, so everyone is speculating about the next government. I just want to add my bit to the discussion

According to the BBC Mr Cameron is attempting to form a government

Is it really worth voting?

Votes in a safe seat look to be pointless. Perhaps they are. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Just maybe.

Uncertainties are rife in climate science.

"The doubters are right that uncertainties are rife in climate science. They are wrong when they present that as a reason for inaction". - The Economist.

Tell me – what is comitment please?

The Cop-Out15 meeting continues sadly as one might have predicted "in the context of an ambitious and comprehensive outcome in Copenhagen"

Is Violence Required to Address Climate Change?

I wonder sometimes if we have become too happy to live a life without real consequences. Do our world leaders fight for our self-interest and not our responsibilities? Looking at the probable outcomes of the COP15 conference it appears so. (Warning some strong language).

Oil running out far faster than predicted: report | Business | The Guardian

Oil running out far faster than predicted: report | Business | The Guardian. The question is “Who do we believe”? How about we hope for the best and prepare for the worst?

Giving What We Can

Tony Ord, an Oxford academic, has formed a society called Giving What We Can aimed at encouraging individuals to donate at least 10% of their earned income to what he calls "efficient charities". This article takes a look at the wider implications of Tony's society.