Pakistan heat wave claims hundreds of lives

Pakistan heat wave claims hundreds of lives MORE FROM CNN: At the Edhi morgue in Karachi, the smell is overwhelming. At least 650 bodies have been brought here since Saturday. Many lie in storage. But an oppressive heat wave – and the frequent power outages from electricity grids trying to keep up with demand – … Read morePakistan heat wave claims hundreds of lives

Drought May Prompt Californians to Let Personal Hygiene Slide

Drought May Prompt Californians to Let Personal Hygiene Slide The drought is affecting everything.. From BLOOMBERG:  Drought May Prompt Californians to Let Personal Hygiene Slide – Bloomberg Business                           Dry shampoos already had started to gain traction because more consumers want to keep … Read moreDrought May Prompt Californians to Let Personal Hygiene Slide

JOHN VIDAL AT THE GUARDIAN WRITES: In an unprecedented encyclical on the subject of the environment, the pontiff is expected to argue that humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources has crossed the Earth’s natural boundaries, and that the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. The much-anticipated message, which will be sent to the world’s 5,000 Catholic bishops, will be published online in five languages on Thursday and is expected to be the most radical statement yet from the outspoken pontiff

JOHN VIDAL AT THE GUARDIAN WRITES: In an unprecedented encyclical on the subject of the environment, the pontiff is expected to argue that humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources has crossed the Earth’s natural boundaries, and that the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. The much-anticipated message, which will be sent to … Read moreJOHN VIDAL AT THE GUARDIAN WRITES: In an unprecedented encyclical on the subject of the environment, the pontiff is expected to argue that humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources has crossed the Earth’s natural boundaries, and that the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. The much-anticipated message, which will be sent to the world’s 5,000 Catholic bishops, will be published online in five languages on Thursday and is expected to be the most radical statement yet from the outspoken pontiff

Vatican Speaker on Climate Thinks There are 6 Billion Too Many of Us

Vatican Speaker on Climate Thinks There are 6 Billion Too Many of Us I guess the ‘every sperm is sacred’ thought of the Catholic Church shall now change? Although this makes me feel more like the Catlicks wouldn’t mind some good old fashioned eugenics to take hold, too.. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUspLVStPbk?feature=oembed&w=540&h=404]