US Farm Bill — Peruvian Gas — UK Doctor Syria — South Sudan Hunger — Typhoon Photos — Russia Opposition TV — The Ecologist
This week we delve into the 1,000 pages of the newly passed US farm bill. Down in Peru they're expanding the Camisea gas project. A mother seeks answers from the Syrian government representatives in Geneva. The UN World Food Program has published images and brief descriptions of what has happened in South Sudan. Another good collection of images from the Typhoon Haiyan aftermath in the Philippines. As the Olympics kick off the Kremlin puts pressure on another opposition media channel. Our Newz Source for this week, The Ecologist Magazine.
Links:
- US Passes New Farm Bill With Big Consequences
- Peru Will Expand Camisea Gas Project Into Indigenous Land
- Mother Seeks Answers: British Doctor Murdered in Syrian Jail
- South Sudan: Malakal UN Food Camp Destruction
- Typhoon Haiyan Photo Series
- Opposition Dohzd TV Pulled Off Russian Cable Systems
- NEWZ Source: The Ecologist
- Episode Image: American Gothic by Danielle Scott
- Bonus Track: America Gone To Pot
Regarding the farming/agricultural lobby, but with a UK view: George Monbiot is an avid blogger about that topic, among others http://www.monbiot.com/category/farming/