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What are the implications of considering solar energy (a resource?) "natural capital" or calling it …?

…"Solar capital?" "…societies need to manage three types of capital (economic, social, and natural), which may be non-substitutable and whose consumption might be irreversible:" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable… Economics is a social science and such definitions have social implications. It is understandable that … Continue reading

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Would we not be a better society if all Americans were required to visit Europe at least once?

Many Americans don’t travel much because of the distances involved or lack of interest in the rest of the World. It seems to me that we would be a better group of people if more of us understood that we … Continue reading

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How do you know you’re a liberal?

You Might Be A Liberal If… •You own something that says, "Dukakis for President, " and still display it. •You’ve ever said, "We really should call the ACLU about this." •You believe that a few hundred loggers can find another … Continue reading

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Are Americans reluctant to retraining?

It seems that there are a lot of jobs in bad industries (eg. oil industry) even though it is detrimental to society. When the discussion comes up, it seems two things arise; that corporations control the world and that workers … Continue reading

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R & S – How has religion made society a better place?

I would think there would be something astronomical if you compare Christians with a population of 2.1 billion and the scientist at barely 6 million. Can you name on thing you religious group did to make society a better place … Continue reading

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Does science prove equal redistribution of wealth works in USA?

Here is how I can prove that it is a universal principle to have a system where Government redistribution of wealth so every American has exactly the same amount of wealth….works…..let me explain why…… 1) Suppose you have a pond, … Continue reading

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Should we have listened to Jimmy Carter and tried to lessen our dependence of oil and move toward more?

sustainable energy sources in the 1970′s? Carter started and ethanol program which Reagan promptly stopped after Carter’s defeat. Reagan, to make a statement about which direction we would go, removed the solar panels from the White House roof when elected. … Continue reading

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EPA Global Climate Protection Award winner wants to stop population growth – agree?

Claudine Schneider, the winner of the EPA’s Global Climate Protection Award medal for 2007, sits on the National Board of Advisors for a NGO called The Carrying Capacity Network, an organisation which wants to section off large areas of America … Continue reading

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A few questions about laptops?

1) Does the battery ever need replacing? 2) How often do you have to recharge it? 3) If it’s left out in the sun for long periods can that be harmful? 4) I want to be able to use a … Continue reading

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So they say "There Is No Debate" re Man Made Global Warming?

Does it look like there is no debate? What happened to global warming? By Paul Hudson Climate correspondent, BBC News This headline may come as a bit of a surprise, so too might that fact that the warmest year recorded … Continue reading

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