Brady Yauch's blog
While citizens across China are confronting some of the most severe winter weather in decades, they’re finding that holdover policies from the Maoist era are making the situation worse. read more » |
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Two prominent Chinese environmentalists have taken home this year's Ramon Magsaysay award. Probe International would like to congratulate Yu Xiaogang for his path-breaking work on the negative effects of dams and Ma Jun for his work to control pollution in China's manufacturing sector through transparency and public participation. read more » |
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A recent article in the Telegraph examines the rise in UK tax fraud in carbon emissions trading market. The scheme is a variation on the VAT carousel fraud, where criminals import products VAT-free from EU member states, then sell the goods in the UK with a VAT charge, only to quickly disappear without turning over the VAT charge to the UK's customs and tax department, Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. read more » |
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As the World Bank and the IMF drastically increase lending to countries in the developing world, local politicians are beginning to question the loans. The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNNP) recently expressed outrage over the ruling People’s Democratic Party plan to obtain a $1-billion loan from the World Bank. read more » |
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The portfolio manager of Templeton Global Bond Fund, Michael Hasenstab, says he’s investing in Iraqi bonds rather than treasuries, U.K. gilts or Japanese bonds. He believes the massive amount of debt occurred by the U.S. and other governments over the past year will drive up inflation, weaken their currencies and hamper economic growth. read more » |
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Scientists at the International Space Station have released a picture of the Three Gorges dam. The picture highlights, not only the size of the dam itself, but the massive effect it is having on area's geography and ecosystem. read more » |
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When the World Bank decided to finance the Pak Mun dam at the confluence of the Mekong and Mun rivers in Thailand, it faced fierce criticism and relentless opposition due to the project’s predicted environmental damage. But it went ahead anyway. read more » |
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Probe International is featured in the UN's Independent Environmental Assessment for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The report addresses a range of concerns facing the capital city, including: air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and public transportation. read more » |
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