Nukes, Oil & Iraq Oh My! – Heading Toward Another Middle East Showdown; Peace Activists Join Eco Activists in NYC; & How The World Bank Hurts India’s Environment
April 25th, 2006This week the U.N will report on its findings on Iran’s contention that it’s enriching uranium for nuclear power plants. The Bush Administration contends that Iraq is on track to build nuclear weapons. Co-host Daphne Wysham talks to Michael Klare, the author of “Blood and Oil.” In his book Klare contends that America’s military is now little but an oil-protection service.
Buy a copy of “Blood & Oil” from a local independent bookstore.
As a showdown looms between the USA and Iran, environmentalists are joining peace activists for a march in New York City on Saturday, April 29th. Daphne speaks to Angela Kelly of the Student Peace Action Network about the effort.
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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund held their Spring meetings in Washington, DC recently. Smitu Kothari of India lobbied the two groups to provide sustainable ecological projects in India.
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