Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates is the richest man again, overtaking investor Warren Buffett, as the global financial meltdown wiped out $2 trillion from the net worth of the world's billionaires. picked by equinox 9 months ago

Like medieval priests, today’s carbon brokers will sell you an indulgence that forgives your carbon sins. It will run you about $500 for 5 tons of forgiveness—about how much the typical American needs every year. Or about $2,000 a year for a typical four-person household. Your broker will spend the money on such things as reducing methane emissions from hog farms in Brazil.*We donR... read full post picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

"Variety reported that Swedish video game company Global Gaming Factory X agreed to pay about $7.7 million to buy TPB..." picked by swede 5 months ago

The mission: To effect positive change in the energy field of the Earth through input of the largest possible surge of human energy. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

"There are Pretenders among us..." What is a Pretender? Pretender fans can tell you. And they will also tell you they want more! More of The Pretender. A brilliant TV series that had an abrupt ending leaving fans wanting more. More of Jarod, Miss Parker, Sydney and the rest. James Denton doesn't only have 'desperate housewives' as fans...he was beloved before that as Mr. Lyle!Check out ... read full post picked by MissParker 2 years ago

Before you eat that oh-so-delicious piece of salmon sashimi, consider this: sushi (as well as undercooked fish) may be contributing to the growing problem of urban tapeworm …
The parasite, which can reach lengths of 39 feet (12 meters), has been steadily increasing its global distribution and prevalence – mostly among yuppies with a hankering for sashimi and ceviche. picked by bingo 6 months ago

Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society. Rather, it is the scientific conclusion of the best paid, most widely-respected geologists, physicists, bankers, and investors in the world. These are rational, professional, conservative individuals who are absolutely terrified b... read full post picked by jLoSsDh 2 years ago

The current global recession is "the most serious for over 100 years", cabinet minister Ed Balls has said.

*Mr. Balls* picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Passion for the environment + horrible lyrics + ear piercing chorus + bad animation = HILARIOUS VIDEO picked by mattgup 11 months ago

Though the film only lasts one second you can become a producer by donating one dollar (which go to the Global Fund for Women) and join the ranks of other current producers like Spike Jonze,Kiefer Sutherland, Stephen Colbert and others picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Massive shelf of ice is on the brink of breaking off its continent on the bottom of the world...

*Now, what do you think will happen with all that fresh water in the ocean?* picked by theshizknitt725 10 months ago

For a disease epidemic to achieve the illustrious status of being pandemic, it needs to do a little globetrotting. It needs to spread from person to person, from country to country. Well, with cases of Swine flu, which originated in Mexico, turning up in the U.S., Canada, Spain, New Zealand, the U.K. and the Middle East, the World Health Organization has raised the global pandemic alarm to 4 out o... read full post picked by sharon22 7 months ago

A visionary photographic journey across the globe, experiencing its varies cultures and environments, is showcased here in a gallery of limited edition prints. I like his global warming pictures and Yellowstone black and white. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

A new report by French scientists in the Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences finds that king penguins could be wiped out over the coming decades due to global warming. picked by tchengrox 2 years ago

The first global study on the facedown burials suggests that it was a custom used across societies to disrespect or humiliate the dead. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

The International Energy Agency cut its five-year forecast for global oil demand Tuesday, saying the market will tighten as production becomes more sluggish and as booming prices compel more consumers to park gas-guzzling autos. picked by aus 1 year ago

The United States has asked four oil-rich Gulf states for close to 300 billion dollars to help it curb the global financial meltdown. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Mercer Consulting's annual roundup of the global cities with the best quality of life is here, and Zurich once again comes out on top. The best place in the U.S.? Honolulu at No. 28. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Lloyd's of London saw profits halve and investment returns collapse last year as hurricanes battered the balance sheet and the global financial turmoil took its toll. picked by milp77 8 months ago

The Venus Project is an organization that proposes a feasible plan of action for social change, one that works towards a peaceful and sustainable global civilization. It outlines an alternative to strive toward where human rights are no longer paper proclamations but a way of life.

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