ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
I am a Senior Nutrition Student, poet, who is passionate about people and planet. Check out my book. "My World in Words: A Collection of Passionate Poetry." www.joe-in-the-know.blogspot.com. Twitter:@JoeAlbrecht6 [March 2017]
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (48) A Blessing And A Curse (Poetry) Poem about speaking my feelings to another who didn't feel the same. [75 words] A New School Of Thought: Insights On Our World (Reference) Notes I took on a lecture with Noam Chomsky and Angela Davis about foreign policy, education, media, culture, the environment and other issues. [502 words] Age Difference Diamante (Poetry) A different style of poetry that changes to the opposite of what you began with (in my case, after the word "mindful". It also has the shape of a diamond; hence the name Diamante [14 words] All Clear For Nuclear (Non-Fiction) A paper on the benefits of nuclear nonproliferation. [1,005 words] Alternative And Holistic Health Information (Reference) This is information which I've recieved from various quality scientific studies. My sources for the information are listed as well. Hope you find it to be of good use. [428 words] [Health] Book Review: Re-Made In The Usa-Todd Lipscomb (Non-Fiction) Americans wanting to help heal their nation should read this inspiring book. [156 words] Breaking Down Nanotechnology: Some Key Issues Of Concern (Reference) Information about the controversial use of nanotechnology, and how to avoid it. [3,020 words] [Health] Cherish (Poetry) - [68 words] Don't Double Down (Elo Cover) (Songs) So congress lets banks pay just 0.75 percent while doubling student loan rates from 3.4 to 6.8... [164 words] Fight Fire With Fire (Short Stories) A short story I wrote about an oil company at odds with everyday people and Mother Nature. [2,367 words] Foods And Drinks For Health (Reference) A menu for various types of ailments, consisting of foods and drinks shown to be effective. [663 words] [Health] Fruit Of The Earth: My Joy Of Homesteading (Non-Fiction) About gardening from scratch. [442 words] [Motivational] Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Poetry) - [94 words] I'll Go (Songs) Song lyrics I wrote about modern times and how people react. [163 words] It's Real (Songs) Some song lyrics that I wrote about eveyday life. Every part is fully original and my own work. [162 words] Katrina's Dance (Songs) Sung to "Katrina's Dance" by The Rippingtons [323 words] Key Points Of Mother Jones Article On Sugar (Reference) Details about "Sweet Little Lies" (November/December 2012) that one may want to read about. [613 words] [Health] Less And More (Poetry) - [95 words] Letter To Nyc Mayor Bloomberg (Non-Fiction) A call to action on behalf of struggling NYC workers. [241 words] Media Commentary And Invitation To A Different Life (Non-Fiction) Living the life of sustainability which many just preach about. [295 words] Military Might (Poetry) "The pathway to least resistance always overcomes strength" -Sensei Ryu Okoyama [68 words] Military Mighttaxpayer Fright (Non-Fiction) How those outside the beltway view America's militarism and imperialistic policies. [789 words] Money : All The Wrong Reasons (Reference) How the U.S. seems to be ripping apart at the seams. [680 words] My Reasons For Writing (Songs) Some information about me. [356 words] My World In Words (Poetry) My book of poems is out! "My World in Words: A Collection of Passionate Poetry." [9 words] New Progressive News On Failing Economy (Reference) After hearing and learning about our current crises,I sometimes find myself hopeless that the information isn't more mainstream. I was glad to see this piece by economist Joseph Stiglitz who won the N... [1,116 words] Nike And The Like: The American Birth Of Globalization (Reference) An ivestigation of the detrimental process of globalization. The consequences are often overlooked by un informed or careless consumers. [1,818 words] [Motivational] Noam Chomsky (Poetry) A tribute to an inspiring man who seeks truth. [99 words] Nutrition For Overall Well-Being (Non-Fiction) Key information on how our choices of food/beverages/herbs & spices affects our health and well-being, a lot of information covered with important links/ references. [949 words] [Health] Nutrition Nation: A Guide For Moving Forward (Reference) Current information about our nation's nutrition dilemma and proposed solutions. [698 words] [Health] Our Worth In Earth (Poetry) - [89 words] Politically Charged (Poetry) - [83 words] Politically Charged Bars (Poetry) - [381 words] [Motivational] Reflections Of Life (Poetry) - [136 words] Rocky Anderson's Speech On Political Duopoly (Non-Fiction) A speech by this year's Justice Party Candidate and former Mayor of Salt Lake City, Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson. [1,398 words] Shoot For The Moon: If You Miss, You Need A Bigger Gun (Non-Fiction) A piece on America's fervent addiction to the second amendment. [549 words] Sunday Mornings (Short Stories) A description on how our kitchen looks on sunday mornings and the events that happen throughout the rest of the day. (Not finished yet) [699 words] Taking A Closer Look (Non-Fiction) Reinforcement of beliefs, values, and curiosity can help throughout life. [373 words] [Motivational] The Paycheck Of Perversion (Poetry) - [120 words] The Physical And Psycological Benefits Of Exercise (Reference) Information from Joe Henderson (Consulting Editor of "Runner's World") as well as from www.garynull.com http://garynull.com/GNthisArticle.php?article=30 Thank You. [384 words] [Self-Help] The Power Of Nonviolence (Non-Fiction) A speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. clarifying what nonviolent resistance is and what effects it can have on society and the world. [207 words] [Motivational] The Progressive Movement : Final Opportunity For A Change In The Status Quo (Reference) To Glenn Beck, his audience, and everyone out there who unfortunately is mislead about what a Progressive really is [1,029 words] The Right To Work For Less (Non-Fiction) A piece about the current state of American working conditions. [422 words] U.S. Vs Them (Songs) I've created this to express my thoughts in a creative way, rather than just bombarding people with news. Every part of this is entirely original and 100% my own work. [148 words] What We Are Not Told About War (Non-Fiction) This is information that I have gathered from two books: 'Death of the Liberal Class' and ;Blackwater: The Rise Of The World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army' [2,401 words] Why To Say No To G.M.O. (Reference) Helpful information about genetic engineering of our foods.Feel free to leave a comment of wht you think. It's encouraged. [1,198 words] [Health] Words Of Emotions (Poetry) Searing words on the tragedies and potential solutions of the USA today. [286 words] .Number One. (Songs) Some song lyrics I wrote about me. Please leave a comment on what you think thank you. [166 words]
Climate Change: Alarms And Silencers Joseph Albrecht
The vast majority of Americans have either witnessed or at least heard of the effects climate change has brought about. However, there is much debate over how serious this problem (if it's considered a problem) is, and what, (if anything) can or should be done about it. I believe that the media is largely going to answer these questions; but still, vast differences of opinion exist among different media outlets. For example, programs such as Democracy Now!, Moyers and Company and magazines such as The Nation and Mother Jones have been and still are sounding the alarm about climate change and its consequences. On the other hand, Fox and other conservative programs and papers either completely ignore or downplay the climate issue. One can carry this divide to politicians, where the debate is so partisan, it becomes extremely difficult to make even basic legislative progress on environmental issues. The most outspoken and passionate about this issue include former Salt Lake City Mayor and 2012 Justice Party Presidential Candidate, Ross C. (Rocky) Anderson and Independent Vermont Senator, Bernie Sanders. These two have not only acknowledged the crisis before us, but have worked tirelessly to enact meaningful legislation. There are others, 2012 Green Party Presidential Candidate, Jill Stein among them; but they constitute an overpowered minority. The fossil fuel industries can and are winning over lawmakers across the nation with lucrative campaign funds. These companies have overwhelming stacks of money and power. Take Citizens United for just one of many examples. Perhaps that's why we've seen President Obama adopt an "All of the above" approach, attempting to satisfy both those concerned about our environment and those clung to coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear. While this might sound reasonable on the surface, it doesn't give climate change the needed attention to at least slow down the race towards catastrophe. Scientist, Anthony Leiserowitz of the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication said this on a recent episode of Moyers and Company:
"The earth's climate does not care whether you are a Democrat or a Republican...The point is that climate change will affect all Americans no matter what your political beliefs, your religious beliefs, your race, class, creed, et cetera..."
See the full interview on billmoyers.com
Leiserowitz stresses the need to bridge political ideologies and work together to create and sustain comprehensive climate reform, comparing the few degrees change in the earth's temperature to a human's body temperature during a fever. Like other well respected scientists, he urges meaningful political reform before it's too late. The question is who will amplify Leiserowitz's comments, and who will silence it? The answer to this reveals where leaders and major figures really stand in the heated climate debate.
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