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Book Spotlight- John Houghton, “Global Warming: The Complete Briefing”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Global Warming, The Complete Briefing by John Houghton Global warming and the resulting climate change is one of the most serious environmental problems facing the world community. Global Warming: The Complete Briefing is the most comprehensive guide available to the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- 40 facts about the ex-middle class

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

The Limbaughs of the world deride the Left for “waging class war”, but as Warren Buffett famously said “There IS class war in America. My class is waging it, and we’re winning.” This happy little slideshow will show you some … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Video: Change to win

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

If wonky statistics and graphs aren’t your thing, then maybe cartoons are. This decidedly low-tech animation tells a grim story of America, from the “dawn of the Industrial Age” through today. In simple terms, it lays out the promise of … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- A link between climate change and extreme weather? Never!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

We shake our heads at the devasting floods in Alabama and Missouri, the wildfires in Texas, and the hurricane that just flooded the East Coast. All horrible events in themselves, but these things seem to be coming more often. Is … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- ReVolt aims to jumpstart the electric car industry

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Just one of the problems facing the electric car industry (and many other green industries) is an affordable, dependable, durable, high-capacity battery technology. In its effort to become the greentech hub of America, Portland has brought a whole range of … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- LEAP works to make sure the power stays on

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Energy is our most depended upon resource! What would happen if our city sustained a major disruption to our energy resources? Disruptions can stem from hazards such as an earthquake, flood, snowstorm, or political unrest, for example. Without energy sources … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- The Climate Change Denial Machine

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Science does not promise truth, and it never has. Science gives the best possible explanation of reality, though that explanation is always subject to revision. On climate change, there is a scientific consensus that it is real, human-caused, and increasing. … Continue reading →

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Kids visions of the future- “Car of the Future” contest winners!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

If you ever want to be surprised, ask a kid their opinion. For the past three years at the Sellwood Park Concerts we’ve asked kids what cars will look like in the future and we haven’t been disappointed yet. We … Continue reading →

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Table Scraps

Posted on August 25, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The vision of our country as a banquet for the Rich, where Poor and Working Class people squabble beneath the table over fallen scraps, has a name. It’s the very definition of a “trickle down” economy. Our … Continue reading →

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Labor Day 2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Commercialization diminishes the real purpose of what should be Labor Day’s commemoration. U S Labor’s 300-year history struggling for better working conditions continues today. It’s always been more than just a civil debate; in the 1800’s … Continue reading →

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