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Stand up for the environment and democracy, against the oligarchs

Sven Åke Bjørke Democracy is the foundation of freedom, equality, and collective decision-making. Democratic societies have greater social mobility, innovation, and respect for human rights. Democracy allows the individual to have a voice. It values ​​participation, accountability, and the rule … Continue reading

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Systematisk desinformasjon om Global oppvarming

Propagandaen fra den globale fossil-lobbyen er profesjonell, massiv og har ubegrensede midler. Hensikten er å så tvil og handlingslammelse for å forlenge fossil-alderen. Kull- og olje er en solnedgangsindustri, men noen år til kan gi astronomisk gevinst til noen få … Continue reading

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For a fairer and greener future

Resist the oligarchs! The world is facing a fateful time where climate change, social inequality, war, pollution, species extinction and resource scarcity threaten our common future. Super-rich oligarchs are colluding globally to undermine democracy and human rights. Meeting these challenges … Continue reading

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For en rettferdig og grønnere fremtid

Kamp mot oligarkene! Verden står overfor en skjebnesvanger tid hvor klimaendringer, sosial ulikhet, kriger, forurensning, artsutryddelse og ressursmangel truer vår felles fremtid.  Styrtrike oligarker samarbeider globalt for å svekke demokrati og menneskerettigheter. For å møte disse utfordringene kreves en radikal … Continue reading

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Global Warming: A Tale of Power, Deception, and Dependency

A global network of oligarchs have deceived us all for decades. Their greed has put us all in jeopardy. Continue reading

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Stå imot fossil-propagandaen!

De fem stadiene fra desinformasjonsfabrikkene og deres ekko-kammere Propagandaen fra den globale fossil-lobbyen er profesjonell, massiv og har ubegrensede midler. Hensikten er å så tvil og handlingslammelse for å forlenge olje-alderen. Kull- og olje er en solnedgangsindustri, men noen år … Continue reading

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Leap into the future! Detrump!

By Sven Åke Bjørke 26 January 2018                                                        What is neo-liberalism, trumpism, and how do … Continue reading

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Climate research vs myths

Norsk How to distinguish myths from realities, science from mere assumptions, conspiracy theories and propaganda? Serious research has an important tool: peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals. This involves an editorial committee and at least two experts in the field … Continue reading

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Over to renewables – now!

Norsk Who benefits from a continuation of the oil age? Who is willing to risk our children’s and grandchildren’s future for short-term profit? Who opposes a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy? Is anthropogenic global warming and war … Continue reading

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Make this year a climate year!

Norsk The fossil fuel era can be dismantled within less than two decades. Three measures: All subsidies and special tax deals for the fossil fuel industry are removed globally.  The International Monetary Fund  (IMF) should get full support on this point. The IMF … Continue reading

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What if Norwegian oil economy is a bubble?

Norsk Two hundred and fifty thousand Norwegian jobs depend on oil [1]. These jobs are expensive; require high skills and pressure salary levels in general. For small countries like Norway this many oil jobs might be a recipe for financial disaster. … Continue reading

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Klimaendringene i tall og fakta

 English Over 95 millioner fat olje brukes opp hver dag I tillegg kommer omtrent den samme mengden i kull og gass. Vi mennesker brenner opp mellom 85 og 100 millioner fat olje hver dag. Ett fat olje tilsvarer 159 liter, … Continue reading

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Climate change in facts and figures

Norsk 90 – 100 million barrels of oil every day In addition roughly the same amount in coal and gas. We humans burn between 95 and 100 million barrels of oil every day. One barrel of oil equals 159 litres, … Continue reading

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It’s just natural variation – isn’t it?

Norsk What happens now, is no climate variation, it is a real climate change.  The solar forcing – the insolation – has not increased the last forty years. There is no special warming Milankovich effect like we had in the … Continue reading

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The sustainable society of 2040

Norsk Visitors are surprised that our cities and towns of 2040 are so compact, charming, clean, safe and esthetically appealing. The surrounding forests and fields are lush, healthy and teaming with different species.   The towns and cities lucky enough to … Continue reading

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The carbon mafia and climate “sceptics”

“Every year we pump more than six billion tonnes of carbon emissions (corresponding to over 35 billion tonnes CO2)  into the air from burning fossil fuel, despite a general consensus that this pollutes the air and contributes directly to climate … Continue reading

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