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  • Apparatuses of Justification

    In his internationally renowned work, Capital in the Twenty-First Century,  Thomas Piketty says that extreme economic inequality can only be sustained by “apparatuses of justification.”  He states, “ The existence of such “apparatuses” can hardly be disputed; the notion that wealth rightly belongs to those who possess it, no matter the means by which they acquired it or… Read more

  • E. Calvin Beisner: Will a Carbon Tax Hurt the Poor?

    In a recent article from the Cornwall Alliance, E. Calvin Beisner claims that a carbon tax will hurt the poor. Helping the poor is a common theme in his writings, but there is little evidence that he actually helps the poor – unless he is talking about the poor fossil fuel companies. A carbon tax… Read more

  • The Cornwall Alliance: Dominionism vs. Science and Religion

    Dr. E Calvin Beisner, spokesperson for the Cornwall alliance, claims that the Christian environmental movement is a Green Dragon which is destroying Christian churches. However, his involvement with the Heartland Institute Indicates the Green Dragon may be serving the interests of fossil fuel companies. Read more

  • The 2012 Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame Winners

    This year’s Environmental Hall of Fame/Shame contest was carried out on three websites and the votes were combined to determine the person who has most affected the environment through word or deed. This article announces the 2012 Environmental Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame winners and their prizes. Read more

  • Poll: Help Pick the 2012 Hall of Fame/Shame Awards

    Voting is now open for the annual Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame Awards to determine those who have most affected the environment through their actions. A list of nominees and a poll for voting is given in this article. Please help select the winners. Read more

  • Is Global Warming a Religion?

    The United Church of Christ has recently adopted a strong statement encouraging environmental stewardship that is critical of fossil fuel companies. Though most mainstream denominations and religions have adopted similar statements, Dr.Stephen Carter criticizes their statement and hints that they are being hypocritical as they use fossil fuels. He claims that they are ignoring the… Read more

  • Book Review : Resisting the Green Dragon

    This is a review of James Wanliss’ book, “The Green Dragon”, which claims global warming is a false religion. This review points out several of the false assumptions and errors in the book examines the Cornwall Alliance’s motives for publishing the book. Read more