Iraq: Depleted Uranium, Political Turmoil, and Disability
It is difficult to find demographic statistics on Iraq. The population has experienced considerable upheaval as a direct consequence of the war my government started there, and it was already...
View ArticleThe Balkans: They Call It Balkan Syndrome: War, Terrible Legacies, and...
The Balkans are a hub between East and West. This diverse region of Europe has rippled with conflict for centuries and like other areas repeatedly subjected to violent conflict and military actions, a...
View ArticleThe High Price of Industry: Cancer Villages in China
Starting in the 1990s, cancer rates in China began rising at an astounding rate. By 2007, cancer was accounting for one in five deaths in China. Similarly rapid increases in cancer rates are being seen...
View ArticleCrude Violations: BP Is Dumping Toxic Waste In Low Income Communities of Colour
The Gulf oil spill that has been capturing the news cycle in the United States for the last few months finally appears to be under control, and now we’re faced with a common problem: We have a whole...
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Recommended Reading for Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Happy Wednesday, y’all! I can’t believe the (Gregorian) year is almost over. Here are some things I’ve read lately and found interesting; the usual caveats re:comments sections, etc. apply! Photo of a...
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