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16 May 2012

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Wrongful death lawsuit against Big Oil strengthened at a critical time for US petroleum dependence

by Jan Lundberg
08 April 2012
My mother lost her life because of others' greed and corruption. But the oil-driven political aspects of the conspiracy that my brother and I allege in Santa Barbara Superior Court are an important part of the story. A citizen's concerns over somebody else's mother's wrongful death might be significant in this case when it relates to today's unprecedented Big Oil domination. Why did BP get off easy with its unlawful Corexit poisoning, as it was allowed to keep the truth of the oil & gas blowout from the public? Read more

Good news? Global sea level likely to rise as much as 70 feet for future generations

by Jan Lundberg

24 March 2012

Something provocative for one and all -- but global-warming deniers should not take offense, despite their cherished wealth machinery disparaged herein, for they say sea level rise is BS.

An amusing interview with a climate activist and alternative energy businessman who requested anonymity.

A Science Daily article on March 19, 2012 reported a new study published in the journal Geology that depressed everybody who was paying attention.

The Deplorax or: The Lorax Goes Hollywood (poem)

by Gar Smith

07 March 2012

Gar Smith, environmental journalist, amused us with "My review of The Lorax (with apologies to Dr. Seuss)"

My name is the Lorax and I speak for the trees.
So how'd I get sucked up in Hollywood sleaze?
My message was lost in the Stremulous Stream!
Even Swomee-swans told me to "Get with the Team!"

The Grinch (who stole Christmas) got all the attention
Why TV? Why Movies? Why all this Big Mention?
Because he's defeated, so Whos can start shopping!
But me? I'm ignored because I'd stop chopping.

Why do political and economic leaders deny Peak Oil and Climate Change?

by Alice Friedemann
20 February 2012
Since there’s nothing that can be done about climate change, because there’s no scalable alternative to fossil fuels, I’ve always wondered why politicians and other leaders, who clearly know better, feel compelled to deny it. I think it’s for exactly the same reasons you don’t hear them talking about preparing for Peak Oil. 1) our leaders have known since the last energy crisis that there’s no comparable alternative energy ready to replace fossil fuels. Read more

Big-Oil Lundberg v Eco-Lundbergs: Court denies time extension request in wrongful death case

by Jan Lundberg

18 February 2012

The critical stage of the case brought against Trilby Lundberg of Lundberg Survey, and 9 other defendants regarding Mesa Lundberg's Wrongful Death, is known as "demurrers." The defendants have motioned for the court to strike the Causes of Action and dismiss the case. Plaintiffs responded with Opposition papers to demurrers and motions to strike.

The current demurrers and motions to strike read like technical denials of the accusations and allegations, while the Plaintiffs -- being in propria persona (without lawyers) respond in everyday English and press their claim.

When your distractions are the main event: fighting Big Oil on all levels

by Jan Lundberg

08 February 2012

My work at Culture Change and Sail Transport Network is somewhat neglected lately due to having to deal with our Wrongful Death lawsuit. Petroleum and culture change issues are, however, paramount in the case. Thanks for understanding.

Please help get the word out on this campaign to fight Big Oil money and the scourge of elder abuse and fraud. After you read the following, you might connect clearly on this issue. From the latest Case Management Statement, filed in Santa Barbara Superior Court today, case # 1371627, the summary: