The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Planet

Politics of the Planet

In Austria there is a debate about selling public land to the highest bidder. [npr.com]

Deforestation in the Amazon is more than just cutting down the trees. Loggers are being accused of murdering activists. [bbc.com]

Wind farms may be one solution to our energy problems, but as Wales is experiencing, you must still get past the NIMBY mindset. [bbc.com]

A list of American historical sites that are endangered, better see them while you can. [msnbc.com]