Monthly Archives: July 2019

There’s no such thing as sustainable palm oil. Cut it out of your diet, yes, but there’s more to be done.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by biowrite

Update 3 (afternoon, 24 April 2021): I still don’t believe there is such a thing as ‘sustainable’ palm oil If you search ‘palm oil you’ll find a plethora of articles arguing that boycotting palm oil is bad and that we should … Continue reading →

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Two simple ideas for combating climate change

Posted on July 27, 2019 by biowrite

These ideas won’t save the biosphere, but they might make some difference… Several times a day I am distressed to see drivers sitting in their stationary, fossil fuel-powered vehicles, with the engines idling. It’s one thing to do this while … Continue reading →

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Do Rich People Deserve to Be Rich?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by biowrite

Originally posted on Forgot About Keynes:
One of our abiding modern myths, as Russell Brand and George Monbiot explained in a recent episode of the Trews is: “that if you’re rich, you deserve to be rich and that story means that…

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Second time right, Mariella: two point one nine lies a day, NOT two point nineteen!

Posted on July 18, 2019 by biowrite

I am writing this as I listen to a BBC Radio 4 programme on children lying, presented by Mariella Frostrup. I was infuriated to hear her say that ‘people tell on average two point nineteen lies a day’ and relieved … Continue reading →

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Letter by over 100 left-wing Jews supporting Chris Williamson removed by Guardian. Read it still here:

Posted on July 11, 2019 by biowrite

Originally posted on Pride's Purge:
The Guardian newspaper has removed a letter from over 100 prominent left-wing Jews – including Noam Chomsky, Norman Finkelstein and the actor Ed Asner – in support of Labour MP Chris Williamson against accusations of…

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