Sep 30, 2009
Peoples Actions on Climate Change (29th Sep – 5th Oct in Bangkok)
Peoples Actions on Climate Change (PACC) 29th September to 5th of October 2009, Bangkok Courtesy of ECOT 9/1 Ratanakosin Rd. Tambon Watget A. Muang Chiang Mai 5000 www.ecotonline.org On the occasion of the United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change (UNFCCC) that will take place in Bangkok from the 28th of September until the 9th of October 2009, the “Peoples Actions on Climate... read more
Sep 29, 2009
Boycott Chiang Mai Mayoral Election over Climate Catastrophe?
As I write this on Tuesday morning 29th September, news comes in about hundreds killed in massive floods in The Philippines. The strength of the typhoon, which has brought over I metre rainfall in a day, the meteorology service blames on Climate Change. Further west the storm bares down on the ancient World heritage capital of Vietnam, the City of Hue. A metre of rain is expected there in the next two... read more
Sep 27, 2009
The Greening of Chiang Mai – by Shane K Beary
As is the trend in global politics and development nowadays views tend to be so polarized that it is difficult to establish consensus. I invite the mayoral candidates and others to review and comment on the attached proposal that offers compromise in the development of future and sustainable development of Chiang Mai. I also call for all those who wish the best for Chiang Mai and its people, to submit... read more
Sep 27, 2009
Climate Change, Limits to Growth, and the Imperative for Socialism – Minqi Li
One time Beijing political dissident and now economics lecturer in the USA Minqi Li presents the case for socialism as the only way to avoid a catastrophe from CO2 emissions. Please follow the links below: http://www.monthlyreview.org/080721li.php see also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjlDVc5mfI&feature=related Some excerpts from his paper: The German Energy Watch Group points out that the... read more
Sep 24, 2009
Chiang Mai Mayoral Hopefuls Face the People – Monday 28th Sep 2009
English Language Version Dear Friends, You are invited to join the Thai PBS TV for having the candidates for the mayoral election of Chiang Mai to share their visa on ”Changing Chiang Mai by Chiang Mai People” 10 candidates are confirmed to join this talk. Date: Monday 28th SEP 09 at Chiang Mai University Convention Center, Nimmahemin Road. Time: 6.00-9.00 p.m. Questions from public are welcome. For... read more
