Category Archives: Environmentally Ill

A few random thoughts on the US election farce

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Sabina Becker

So, this happened. Der Drumpf groped Ms. Liberty, and now she’s in hiding, because the last thing she wants is those wrinkly little shrimp fingers in her…well, you know. And who can blame her? After all, he’s brought out the … Continue reading →

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Oilpatch workers: Smarter than their bosses. Duh!

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Sabina Becker

If you ever wondered whether workers can survive without bosses to think for them, get a load of the latest out of Alberta: Workers from the troubled Alberta oilpatch want government help to retrain for jobs in the growing renewable … Continue reading →

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Dear climate-change denialists…

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…you can take your head out of your ass anytime now. What you deny has been scientific fact for more than a century: As you can see, this news clipping (from New Zealand!) dates back to 1912. At the time, … Continue reading →

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It was 6 years ago today…

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…that jackbooted fascism broke loose on the streets of Toronto: “This ain’t Canada right now” shouldn’t be an excuse. The police are still making excuses for their behavior to this day, and their lies aren’t washing. Hold them accountable, people. … Continue reading →

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Politicize the Fort Mac fire? Yes, PLEASE.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Alanis Obomsawin, more relevant now than ever. So, I hear all kinds of rumblings to the effect that we “shouldn’t politicize” the forest fires in and around Fort McMurray, Alberta. That it’s “insensitive” to the people of the town, who … Continue reading →

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Venezuela sees heavy rains; electricity production shortly to rise

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan minister of electricity, Luis Motta Domínguez. Photo: Aporrea. Hey! Remember all those electricity shortages in Venezuela which the opposition (and clueless Yanks and other media hacks) like to blame on the Bolivarian government? Well, all that is about to … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan inventors build bamboo quadcopter

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Only in the land of Chavecito, folks: With an innovative concept aimed at protecting the environment, Grupo Da Vinci de Investigación y Desarrollo de Maxdrone Venezuela, a collective of Venezuelan inventors, has built a drone aircraft made of bamboo. As … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Sir David Attenborough on the folly of economics

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Sabina Becker

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It’s Election Day in Canada. Do you know where YOUR vote is?

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Yes, smartass, I know it’s in the ballot box. But really. Do you know where to make your mark? Having trouble deciding? Fine. I’ll help you narrow it down a bit. First off, NOT under the Conservatives. I don’t care … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Photo du soir

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Three fabulous presidents, three fabulous ponchos. El Ecuadorable, Evo and Madurito put on the red stripes — a traditional Aymara color scheme reserved for weddings and wars — to jointly announce that they would be fighting climate change and defending … Continue reading →