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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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Kamp for demokrati, mot oligarkene 1

Sven Åke Bjørke Demokrati er grunnlaget for frihet, likhet og kollektiv beslutningstaking. Demokratiske samfunn har større sosial mobilitet, innovasjon og respekt for menneskerettigheter. Demokrati lar individet ha en stemme. Det verdsetter deltakelse, ansvarlighet og rettsstatsprinsipper. Demokratiet trues nå av en … 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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Systematic disinformation about Global Warming

Sven Åke Bjørke Propaganda from the global fossil lobby is professional, massive, and well-funded. It aims to sow doubt and paralyse action to extend the fossil age. Coal and oil are sunset industries, but a few more years could yield … 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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Make 2015 a climate year – on our way to Paris

We cannot continue the irresponsible habits we have now. Our house is on fire, and our leaders – the politicians – respond by squabbling about who shall pay for using the fire extinguisher . The more we delay, the more we … Continue reading

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Climate change has happened before. So why worry?

Norsk Yes, climate has varied before – many times.  And all were caused by natural forces. Hundreds of millions of years ago, enormous, non-eruptive volcanoes emitted greenhouse gases for thousands of years. Super-volcanic eruptions caused rapid cooling and at times … 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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Dismantle the oil age

Norsk For more than a hundred years, industrial and modern development has been dependent on fossil fuels. The oil age was given extra momentum after the oil crisis in 1972, and has given a country like Norway an economy people … Continue reading

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Out of fossil fuels now!

Norsk For the last two hundred years fossil fuels have been the basis for industrialization and development of our modern civilization. Fossil energy has been absolutely necessary to get us where we are today. However, our civilization must grow up. … 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 the volcanoes – or is it?

Norsk One of the myths that the fossil fuel industry tries to maintain is that volcanic activity contributes to the greenhouse effect. The facts are that there is very little carbon present in magma. (Look up magma in any encyclopedia!) … Continue reading

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