“Casualties of broad economic, social and other forces…….Behind these currents, as always, are political choices we make as a nation, along with the deep-pocketed special interests that steer public policy in ways that may not align with the common good”.
“Pure profit” motto was accepted as the only life support necessity, ignoring ENERGY evolution which incorporates human values with sustainable, unimagined, prosperity for ALL.
MSN: UN's dire new climate change report: 'We're all sitting ducks'
Global warming dials up our risks, UN report says
A report said 'things are worse than we had predicted' in 2007 & global warming may spiral 'out of control.' The White House warned inaction would be 'catastrophic.'
CBS March 31, 2014 America's retirement system is breaking down
Millions of people have no money set aside for their later years, while even responsible savers are falling behind read more “They are casualties of broad economic, social and other forces, from high unemployment, stagnant income and spiraling health care costs to eroding labor protections and rising income inequality. Behind these currents, as always, are political choices we make as a nation, along with the deep-pocketed special interests that steer public policy in ways that may not align with the common good”.International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) shared a link.
The impacts of #GlobalWarming and #ClimateChange are likely to be "severe, pervasive and irreversible", a major report by the IPCC-Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-26810559Cumulative: