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Greenpeace founder now backs nuclear power

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:17:31 GMT

clipped by: Antara
clipper's remarks: From article:

The only viable solution is to build hundreds of nuclear power plants over the next century, Moore told the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. There isn't enough potential for wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal or other renewable energy sources, he said.

With development of coal-fired electric generation stopped cold over greenhouse gases, the only alternative to nuclear power for producing continuous energy at the levels needed is natural gas. But climate change isn't the only reason to move away from fossil fuels.

Fossil fuels also are a major health threat. "Coal causes the worst health impacts of anything we are doing today," Moore said.

Clip Source: www.idahostatesman.com

Greenpeace founder Patrick Moore says there is no proof global warming is caused by humans, but it is likely enough that the world should turn to nuclear power - a concept tied closely to the underground nuclear testing his former environmental group formed to oppose.

The chemistry of the atmosphere is changing, and there is a high-enough risk that "true believers" like Al Gore are right that world economies need to wean themselves off fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gases, he said.

"It's like buying fire insurance," Moore said. "We all own fire insurance even though there is a low risk we are going to get into an accident."

The only viable solution is to build hundreds of nuclear power plants over the next century, Moore told the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. There isn't enough potential for wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal or other renewable energy sources, he said.

Tags: reason, courage, patrick moore, climate

Iranian Woman wins secularist of the Year :)

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:32:30 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I got this website from abailart's post on "wooly thinking"--found this on site.

Clip Source: www.butterfliesandwheels.com

Richard Dawkins said: “I have long felt that the key to solving the worldwide menace of Islamic terrorism and oppression would eventually be the awakening of women, and Mina Ahadi is a charismatic leader working to that end. The brutal suppression of the rights of women in many countries throughout the Islamic world is an obvious outrage. Slightly less obvious, but just as outrageous, is the supine willingness of western liberals to go along with it. It is worse than supine, it is patronising and condescending: "Wife-beating is part of 'their' culture. Who are we to condemn their traditions?" A religion so insecure as to mandate the death penalty for apostasy is not to be trifled with, and ex-Muslims who stand up and fight deserve our huge admiration and gratitude for their courage. Right out in front of this honourable band is Mina Ahadi. I salute her and congratulate her on this well-deserved award as Secularist of the Year.”

Tags: mina ahadi, brave and amazing women, ex-muslims, richard dawkins

Sam Harris appeal for Ayann Hirsi Ali : Urgent.

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:19:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is a direct link to the security trust set up for Ayann's protection. Even 10 dollars a month from readers will ensure her safety for life. I am so grateful to be able to play a small but essential role in her life: I think she is absolutly amazing and I am inspired and humbled by her work.

Clip Source: www.samharris.org

URGENT APPEAL: Please Help Protect Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Thank you for your interest in helping Ayaan Hirsi Ali. If you would like more information about her, you can find it here.

All contributions made below go directly to the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Security Trust. This private trust is dedicated to financing Ms. Hirsi Ali’s security and can accept donations both from within the United States and internationally. In the unlikely event that money remains after the costs of her security have been met, it will be used to encourage and protect other dissidents in the Muslim world.

While one-time donations will be deeply appreciated, please consider setting up a monthly subscription on your credit card. A monthly subscription can allow anyone to make a meaningful contribution toward Ms. Hirsi Ali's security without incurring great expense up front.

Tags: sam harris, atheism, bravery, islam, courage, amazing life stories

Ayann Hirsi Ali talks about her early life and journey from Faith to Reason.

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:13:32 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Amazing to hear her speak of her first impressions of women living in the west.

Lots more speakers now online from the Atheist Alliance Conference 07 at site including Sam Harris, Dan Dennet, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins , Eugenie Scott and more

Enjoy.

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Tags: ayann hirsi ali, atheism aai 07, survival, freedom, women with brains and courage

URGENT APPEAL

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:56:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Please take the time to read this and consider her bravery. It is a chance to really support freedom in a tangible way.

Thank you.

Clip Source: www.samharris.org

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the world’s most visible critic of Islam and surely the most courageous champion of women’s rights now living in the United States. In 2005, TIME included her in its list of the World’s 100 Most Influential People. For the crime of speaking honestly about the bigotry and intolerance that still thrives in the Muslim world, Ayaan must live under perpetual armed guard, even in the West.

Tags: freedom, courage, love

Ayaan Hirsi Ali : beautiful hero under death threat.

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:39:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Her courage is simply incredible.

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: abandoned to fanatics

Hirsi Ali may be the first refugee from Western Europe since the Holocaust. As such, she is a unique and indispensable witness to both the strength and weakness of the West: to the splendor of open society and to the boundless energy of its antagonists. She knows the challenges we face in our struggle to contain the misogyny and religious fanaticism of the Muslim world, and she lives with the consequences of our failure each day. There is no one in a better position to remind us that tolerance of intolerance is cowardice.

Tags: islam, violence against women, politics