Commentary/Analysis
Friday, 22 June 2012 22:08
International Pirates: The Fight for Afghan Riches
An internal Pentagon memo, widely quoted, has referred to Afghanistan as the “Saudi Arabia of Lithium”. That’s not far from the truth. While not exactly a brand new revelation, it has been discovered that Afghanistan holds more than one trillion dollars’ worth of resources. This includes cobalt, oil of course, iron ore, gold, and of course the lithium mentioned in the memo.
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Wednesday, 23 May 2012 04:58
NZ: Airport Traffic Growth Plan in Face of Peak Oil
Infratil owned Wellington International Airport is planning to increase the number of flights per day. In a time when some airlines are going to the wall tenants on neighbouring airport owned land have been given notice. The airport owners are also offering to buy houses to create a buffer zone for noise management.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 04:40
New Zealand: Strengths and Weakness in an Age of Collapse
When thinking of getaway plans in an effort to best survive collapse, New Zealand is a destination that is appealing. Robin Westenra provides an overview of the strengths and weaknesses New Zealand has to offer to people seeking solace and shelter away from the crumbling infinite-growth paradigm.
Sunday, 01 April 2012 14:32
MUSIC FOR THE MOVEMENT - 1 APRIL 2012
The arts in all its forms whether it be music, sculpture, photography, comedy, painting, film, architecture, etc. is a vehicle with which we can examine a society. The art represent a good indicator into what is or was important to that society. Pausing to observe, listen, analyze and study the art of a culture one can make general inferences about said society.
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012 00:06
M.I.T. FOR FREE - 17 JANUARY 2012
The implications of this are mind-blowing. Smarter, more educated people benefit our species and drives down that worthless piece of paper (your diploma collecting dust on that frame) because in the end it’s really what you know that can help society. If you got the time and motivation, the possibilities are endless.
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Monday, 26 September 2011 21:03
Interviews at #OccupyWallStreet: Day 10
CollapseNet staff filmed the Wall Street Occupation on the tenth day of the protest. Here are scenes from the event and thoughts from a few of the organizers about where things stand now and what could be happening next as the second week of Wall Street Occupation rolls on.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2011 02:41
Did “Fracking” play a part in today’s 5.8M Virginia earthquake?
When this report first broke, a few red flags went up across the Collapsenet staff and sparked the question of whether any fracking operations in the area may have induced such a rare earthquake in the region. This analysis is not as far-fetched as it seems, especially when looking at the map below of the Marcellus Shale formations in the area.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 18:31
Don't Forget About Fukushima - 27 July 2011
While there is so much going on in the world, it is vital for the world as a whole not forget about Fukushima and the horrors and challenges these people still face. This article provides an update to the region, which includes data regarding radiation, video of citizens pleading with government, and mothers fighting to save their children from radiation.
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Friday, 17 June 2011 01:59
CASH FOR GOLD (FOR SCHOOLS?!) - 16 JUNE 2011
Lake Oswego, Oregon is one of the best school districts in the United States. Like many other school districts, Lake Oswego faces a considerable ($5-$8 million) funding gap this year. To fill the void, a support foundation is encouraging parents to donate unwanted gold, silver, and platinum to raise the needed funds...
Thursday, 17 February 2011 01:30
SOME NOTES ON THE RUSSIAN MISSILE PROPOSAL NEAR JAPAN - 16 FEBRUARY 2011
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Monday, 29 November 2010 05:28
North Korea Shells South Korea Border Island Pt. II - 28 NOVEMBER 2010
North Korea Shells South Korea Border Island Pt. II Russian Korea Expert Downplays Threat From the North By Dale Sinner, Supervising Editor © Copyright CollapseNet, Inc. – All Rights Reserved This timely interview by Japan-based CollapseNet Supervising Editor Dale Sinner puts the Korean situation into perspective. I would add that while China is showing clear signs of aggressiveness towards the US on many economic and political fronts (which I consider…
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010 17:03
North Korea Shells South Korea Border Island - 23 NOVEMBER 2010
North Korea Shells South Korea Border Island – Personal Perspective On The Military Exchange by Dale G. Sinner, Supervising Editor © Copyright 2010 CollapseNet, Inc. – All Rights Reserved [As far an immediate cause for great concern about superpower confrontation the artillery exchange between North and South Korea does not justify alarm. However, as an indicator of increasing tensions between China and the US using the Koreas as surrogates, my…
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