Capitalists will be Capitalists
Opes Prime was what is known as a leverage broking firm, one based on a high level of debt. Clients of Opes could borrow against the shares they purchased — the shares would be used as security, in a somewhat similar fashion to a home loan where the home is used as security in the event that the borrower fails to make repayments.
Montes Azules: México’s Stolen Wealth
On November 13, 2006 the community of Viejo Velasco Suárez in Chiapas, México was attacked by paramilitary forces reinforced by approximately 300 agents of the state police. The result was four dead, four missing, and 31 persons displaced.
Eco-friendly and Safe Seafood Diet
Several decades ago a fish-centric diet was considered to be not only healthy but also environmentally friendly. But today those of us who eat a lot of fish may not be doing ourselves or the environment any favor. The two major concerns are overfishing and pollution.
Venezuela and the Environment: Can an Oil Country Go Green?
Venezuela is best known for being a major oil producer – the world's fifth-largest, and with reserves of crude larger than those of any other nation outside the Middle East. Few are aware, though, that it also boasts a level of biodiversity that is unmatched in most other parts of the world.
US Firm Blocks Progressive Web Sites
A US company that administers several servers in Sweden and Europe blocked the web sites of the Bolivian Information Agency and Rebelion, an alternative Spanish media.
Facts on Water in the World
Since 1900, the world population has tripled, but the amount of fresh water consumed has multiplied by six.
Power to Generate
There is no doubt, judging by comments from environmentalists, politicians, trade unionists and any other concerned group you can imagine, that a low carbon economy and massive reductions in the production of greenhouse gases are essential to the future of the world.
