Even our lot are at it. This from ITN reports on how the UK intends to lay a claim with the UN to a million square kilometres of seabed off the coast of Antarctica.
This is rather against "the spirit of 1959 Antarctic Treaty, to which Britain is a signatory, which prevents all exploitation of oil gas and minerals, other than for scientific research."
But don't worry, because our claim will only be 'theoretical' for the time being. So that's OK then.
Addendum:
This from Guardian CIF (18/10/07) makes a couple of very interesting points on this very subject, not least the one pointing out that it somewhat reeks of hypocrisy....
"That's why the most reprehensible part of this latest "sea-grab" is that our government, while claiming to be a world leader on climate change, is seeking to increase its supply of the very fuels that brought about this crisis."
Junkk.com promotes fun, reward-based e-practices, sharing oodles of info in objective, balanced ways. But we do have personal opinions, too! Hence this slightly ‘off of site, top of mind' blog by Junkk Male Peter. Hopefully still more ‘concerned mates’ than 'do this... or else' nannies, with critiques seen as constructive or of a more eyebrow-twitching ‘Oh, really?!' variety. Little that’s green can be viewed only in black and white.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.
I am going outside now to p*ss myself laughing at how this one gets spun... and may be some time.
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