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Louisiana to lay off over 3500 state health workers

Jun 122013

Layoffs part of plans to privatize nine of ten hospitals run by Louisiana State University.

from World Socialist Web Site

"Louisiana’s Civil Service Commission voted 3-to-2 Monday to allow the privatization plans for four south Louisiana hospitals to go ahead. The measure will result in just over 3,500 layoffs of state employees, overturning the Civil Service protections covering the vast majority.

"The hospitals, run by Louisiana State University, include the Leonard Chabert Medical Center in Houma, the University Medical Center in Lafayette, the W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center in Lake Charles, and the Interim Hospital in New Orleans. They are part of a list of LSU hospitals targeted for privatization by governor Bobby Jindal. …"

Study links GMO grain to stomach inflammation in pigs

Jun 122013

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by US and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by US and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops – See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers.

The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by U.S. and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the U.S. pigs.

– See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/11/study-links-genetically-modified-grain-to-stomach-inflammation-in-pigs/#sthash.PgNz62Do.dpuf

Findings add to intensifying public debate over genetically modified crops.

from Raw Story

"Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs who dined on conventional feed, according to a new study by a team of Australian scientists and US researchers.

"The study adds to an intensifying public debate over the impact of genetically modified crops, which are widely used by US and Latin American farmers and in many other countries around the world.

"The study was published in the June issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Organic Systems by researchers from Australia who worked with two veterinarians and a farmer in Iowa to study the US pigs. …"

Richmond Ikea “bullying” employees back to work: union

Jun 122013

Company insists it cares 'tremendously' about workers as dispute drags on.

from The Tyee

"For a month now, international furniture giant Ikea has been embroiled in a tough labour dispute with over 350 unionized employees at its Richmond, BC, outlet. The $100-million store has operated on reduced hours, with a skeleton staff of managers and some Teamster workers who have broken with their union to cross picket lines.

"A BC Labour Relations Board ruling on June 5 ordered the company to 'cease and desist' from using some non-unionized workers who've helped keep the store open during the dispute. A few of those workers were brought in from outside BC.

"As well, union members who crossed the picket line at the embattled store will face an internal Teamster 'trial' this week that could see them expelled from union membership. …"

Real time broadcast from Taksim Square

Jun 112013

Real time broadcast courtesy of RT (Russia Today) TV.

from RT TV

Turkey has deployed riot police at Taksim Square in Istanbul, the focus of the ongoing anti-government protest in the country. Hundreds of security troops have arrived at the scene early morning. The square itself was mostly empty of protesters at the time.

Taksim Square in real time

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Philadelphia schools to lay off nearly 4,000 teachers

Jun 112013

Mayor says quality of education will plummet, but superintendent says school district must live within its means.

from World Socialist Web Site

"On Friday, the superintendent of the Philadelphia School District (SDP), William Hite, Jr., announced plans to lay off nearly 4,000 educators in the coming months. The destruction of teachers’ jobs comes as part of a 'doomsday' austerity budget in the public school system that was passed several weeks ago by the School Reform Commission (SRC), which is appointed dually by the state and the city to oversee its public schools.

"The budget, passed in May, would see 3,783 educators and staff laid off in the District in the coming months. The budget itself contains a $304 million deficit, part of a continuing $1.1 billion debt the school district is facing. Without the needed funds, schools would be required to go without many essentials, including staff, textbooks, and even notebook paper in some cases. Among the cuts to school staff will be an estimated 300 secretaries, 283 guidance counselors, 769 support service assistants, 676 teachers, and more than 1,200 noon-time aides. (see 'School district of Philadelphia passes ‘doomsday’ austerity budget').

"Speaking on the budget as a whole, Democratic city mayor Michael Nutter stated that the 'quality of education in Philadelphia will plummet and we will all suffer as a result: poverty, unemployment, crime, lost wages and lack of personal opportunity.' For his part, Hite added that he was 'profoundly upset about having to take these actions' but ultimately, the 'School District of Philadelphia must live within its means.' …"

China’s rich provinces outsource emissions to less developed areas

Jun 112013

The practice makes it far less likely that China — the world's biggest emitter — will meet its climate goals, study shows.

from The Guardian

"Rich coastal provinces of China are outsourcing their greenhouse gas emissions by importing goods from less developed provinces, according to scientists. The practice makes it far less likely that China — the world's biggest emitter — will reach its climate goals, the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences said.

"'Recent studies have shown that the high standard of living enjoyed by people in the richest countries often come at the expense of CO₂ emissions produced with technologies of low-efficiency in less affluent, developing countries,' the study said. 'Less apparent is that this relationship between developed and developing can exist within a single country's borders.'

"China and America agreed on Saturday to work with other countries to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) . HFCs, which are used for air conditioning and refrigeration, are an extremely potent greenhouse gas on a 10 or 20-year timeframe, and contribute significantly to climate change.

"But the two biggest emitters have yet to show such leadership in cutting carbon dioxide. And as the study suggests, China's efforts to reduce the growth of greenhouse gas emissions without damaging its rapid economic growth were being undermined by carbon outsourcing. …"

Athabasca Chipewyan spokeswoman criticizes tar sands expansion

Jun 112013

Eriel Deranger likens impact of tar sands development on her people's health and culture to "genocide".

from the Vancouver Observer

"Her people are on 'the precipice,' their health and culture poisoned by oil sands pollution. They are one of the First Nations closest and most exposed to hazardous effects of tar sands pollution, and the damage has been devastating, Eriel Deranger of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, said.

"'It's a genocide. It's happening slowly, but we are dying off. We're still drinking the water, and we're eating the fish, but it's getting poisoned,' Deranger, a keynote speaker at the Hollyhock Social Change Institute who works on the front lines of her people's legal battle against unchecked tar sands development, said yesterday.

"Living off the land has always been a basic part of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation culture, she said. But now maintaining connection to culture can be dangerous, if not lethal. …"

Pipeline spill in northeastern Alberta

Jun 102013

Recent investigation found province's pipeline network experiences an average of two crude oil spills a day.

from The Tyee

"Apache Canada has reported a significant pipeline rupture and spill about 20 kilometres northeast of Zama, Alberta, in the northeast corner of the province.

"A pipeline carrying contaminated waste water to an oil injection disposal well site ruptured on June 1, and spilled an undisclosed amount of waste water into the muskeg.

"'We are still investigating the volume spilled right now,' said Apache spokesman, Paul Wyte. 'The line was shut in and the spill has been contained and we have already begun remediation.'

"According to a recent Global News investigation, Alberta's 400,000-km long pipeline network has experienced 31,453 hydrocarbon or liquid spills in the last 37 years. That works out to two crude oil spills a day. …"

UN report warns of peak soil

Jun 102013

New research on land, oil, bees and climate change points to imminent global food crisis without urgent action.

from The Guardian

"A new report says that the world will need to more than double food production over the next 40 years to feed an expanding global population. But as the world's food needs are rapidly increasing, the planet's capacity to produce food confronts increasing constraints from overlapping crises that, if left unchecked, could lead to billions facing hunger.

"The UN projects that global population will grow from today's 7 billion to 9.3 billion by mid-century. According to the report released last week by the World Resources Institute (WRI), 'available worldwide food calories will need to increase by about 60 percent from 2006 levels' to ensure an adequate diet for this larger population. At current rates of food loss and waste, by 2050 the gap between average daily dietary requirements and available food would approximate 'more than 900 calories (kcal) per person per day.'

"The report identifies a complex, interconnected web of environmental factors at the root of this challenge – many of them generated by industrial agriculture itself. About 24 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, encompassing methane from livestock, nitrous oxide from fertilizers, carbon dioxide from onsite machinery and fertilizer production, and land use change.

Industrial agriculture, the report finds, is a major contributor to climate change which, in turn is triggering more intense 'heat waves, flooding and shifting precipitation patterns', with 'adverse consequences for global crop yields.' …"

Gulf oil wells have been leaking since 2004 hurricane

Jun 072013

Driller Taylor Energy Company appears to have abandoned efforts to cap the ruptures.

from Grist

"Oil has been gushing from a group of wells south of New Orleans since a platform at the site was wiped out by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and it appears that nothing is being done to staunch or control the leaking.

"Efforts to cap the ruptures seem to have been abandoned in 2011. Instead of working to clean up or stop the spill, driller Taylor Energy Company is now providing the government with daily updates about the resultant slick.

"Even those updates appear to be half-baked. A long ribbon of oil can clearly be seen spilling out from the site, but Taylor Energy claims it’s much smaller than does NOAA.

"On June 1, NOAA reported to the Coast Guard that the slick was 20.2 miles long and a mile wide. …"

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