North Side Green Party

The Obama administration gave the go ahead to an experimental plant designed to demonstrate carbon capture technology.

The Northside Greens ran a story in April about new research which casts doubt on the workability of the proposed "clean coal" technology. Environmental groups have long been opposed.

According to Bloomberg, the plant will be located in Mattoon, Illinois.

The North Side Greens have previously warned that the Obama administration was pushing coal, a principal source of greenhouse emissions.

The Northside Greens have always opposed reliance on fossil fuels. They have campaigned especially hard against an environmentally disastrous mining practice known as mountain top removal.

As the Bank of Lincolnwood was about to close Friday afternoon, agents of the FDIC and the State's Office of Professional Regulation, Banking Division told staff to remain at their posts.

The United States Society for Ecological Economics honored Herman Daley at their bi-annual conference, held Monday in Washington, DC. Herman Daley is the father of Ecological Economics.

He gave a talk at the event, in which he outlined a ten point plan to end America's economic woes. The full text is reproduced at The Oil Drum.

Catholics concerned about immigration reform have been keeping a Friday vigil in front of the Broadview immigrant detention center. The vigil has passed the one year mark.

Paul Craig Roberts served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury during Ronald Reagan's first term, gaining fame as the father of Reaganomics. In an interview which should have garnered national attention, Thomas White, of Business Matters, asks the former Assistant Secretary to explain America's current economic difficulties.

The issues Dr. Roberts raises in this interview will be familiar to North Side Greens, but may disturb those who are hearing them for the first time.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns in a report to the G8 that too little stimulus money is being invested in renewable energy.

World oil production is expected to continue to fall, according to the IEA. Nonetheless, according to the report, investments in renewable energy must rise by a factor of six if UN greenhouse emissions goals are to be met.

Greens have been critical of Bush and Obama administrations for not making greater commitments to renewable energy.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may okay a plan to eliminate welfare. The move is being considered as part of a package of measures aimed at eliminating the state's growing budget deficit.

According to Urban Survival, two Illinois banks collapsed Friday and were shut down.

Midwest Permaculture Institute has slated a public Walkabout on Chicago's North Side. The event takes place on Sunday, May 24, at 4:00 pm.

The Obama Administration is pushing coal. According to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, so-called "clean coal" technology will be a major focus of the administration's energy policy.

Greens have always opposed use of coal to generate energy, favoring environmentally benign renewable options instead.

On Monday, Helen Thomas, the dean of the White House press corps, challenged the Obama Administration to back up its case for war with Iran.

She asked White House Press Secretary Thomas Gibbs the following question: "What Is The Threat From Iran?"

Credit card defaults are reported to have reached a record high. A worsening is predicted.

David Enrich, Dan Fitzpatrick and Marshall Eckblad, writing in the Wall Street Journal report that the Fed yielded to pressure from some banks to alter bank Stress Test results to make the banks look healthier.

It remains to be seen whether the markets will react to this news.

Tensions between NATO and Russia have risen as a result of a NATO decision to hold military exercises in Georgia, a former satellite of the Soviet Union which shares a border with Russia.

A screening of War Made Easy followed by discussion will be the highlight of Monday's meeting of the North Side Greens. Kathy Cummings will lead the discussion.

The film was based on a book of the same name.

Everyone is invited to view Kilowatt Ours, an award-winning documentary revealing where our electrical energy really comes from, our true costs and how to save money.

Thursday, May 7, 2009, 7 p.m.
Erie School (formerly St. Mark's School)
2510 W. Cortez (Campbell & Cortez)

There is no charge. Come, bring friends, children, and neighbors. Enjoy the documentary and bring questions and answers,

A free bag of organic popcorn to the first 10 people!

Slashdot has a story about Merck, the pharmaceutical giant. Apparently they created a phony medical journal to convince doctors their products were safe and effective.

According to the Scientist, the publication, Australasian Journal of Bone and Joint Medicine, has no website. Two Merck products, Vioxx and Fosamax, were said to have received frequent references in the journal.

A coolant leak at the Indian Point nuclear power plant may have left a reactor in a hazardous state, according to a story in today's New York Times. Coolant water from an emergency backup system was found leaking onto the floor.

Greens joined members of the AFSCME/HEART Committee and employees of Resurrection Health Care in picketing a Bentley dealership on Rush Street Thursday. Resurrection was using the showroom to host a fundraiser for the Hospital's well heeled backers. Employees have been locked in a struggle to organize a union at Resurrection. Resurrection has so far been unwilling to engage in collective bargaining.