Should humans try to modify the amount of sunlight the Earth receives?
Managing solar radiation through technology is possible, but there are ethical and political concerns. By Daniel Ross / Independent Media Institute Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes. As scientists, policymakers and politicians keep one increasingly startled…
Vaccinated elders reflect on pandemic travel– BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (OCTOBER 18, 2021)
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 Three weeks ago in this column, I shared a story about how we as vaccinated elders managed the outward journey (Trinidad to Barbados) of our…
How the wealthiest countries schemed to avoid economic commitments at COP26
The G20, an exclusive club of mostly wealthy nations, met just before the COP26 in Glasgow and paid little more than lip service to the world’s leading problems, while preserving their own financial dominance. By Sonali Kolhatkar / Independent Media…
SANDERS: Leaders of smaller islands stand up amid climate destruction and unkept promises
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Jamaica Gleaner COP26 in Glasgow offered no hope to small island states which continue to face destruction and extinction. COP26 was always going to be nothing but a theatrical performance, well-choreographed by the world’s industrialized…
Augmented Vs. Virtual
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio What a world we live in. I have been working with a company that provides some really cool services that will someday allow our community members to better explore our products in the comfort…
Scare tactics
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Back in the early 1960s when I was but a lad I remember my parent’s vehement objections to the government forcing the auto industry to stop using leaded gas and install catalytic converters. My…
COP26: Will humanity’s ‘Last and Best Chance’ to save Earth’s climate succeed?
There is a chance we can prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but world leaders must hold businesses accountable and listen to Indigenous communities. By Reynard Loki / Independent Media Institute It would be an understatement to say…
Mia Mottley and Caribbean Leadership – Basil Springer Column (October 11, 2021)
By Basil Springer “With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.” – Psalm 78:72 Over the last three years Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s vision, intellect and wisdom has projected her on the local, regional, international…
How U.S. interference in Cuba creates a false picture of its society
By Manolo De Los Santos and Vijay Prashad / Globetrotter U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appears to be obsessed with Cuba. Every few days he takes to social media or makes remarks to the press about his desire to overthrow the Cuban Revolution. In…
Revenue, profit, cash flow management – BasilL Springer Column (October 4, 2021)
“Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.” – 2 John 1:8 My maternal grandfather, circa 1900, entered the job market as a teenager. He got married and started a…