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Copenhagen countdown

Posted on October 12, 2009 by hectorhurtado

Allianz, my day-time employer, has launched a new internet portal in preparation for the climate summit in Copenhagen. Committed to reduce its own carbon imprint, Allianz teamed up with the World Wide Fund to expose the consequences of global warming … Continue reading →

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Egypt, blogs, and Human rights

Posted on January 8, 2008 by hectorhurtado

Blogging in Egypt can take you to jail! Karem Amer, an Egyptian blogger, is currently in detention for 3 years for having criticised the politics of his country, and more specifically the regime of president Mubarak, in power for over … Continue reading →

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(G8 + 5) – 8

Posted on May 30, 2007 by hectorhurtado

The G8 summit will take place on June 6-8 in Germany, that is only a week away. Take action now by signing the petition posted on avaaz.org, a global online community focusing on major political, climate, and religious issues at … Continue reading →

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