25 May 2012

25 May 2012
Top slot
Top article: 
Climate politics: hockey-stick to hamster-wheel
Top article title: 
Climate politics: hockey-stick to hamster-wheel
Top article description: 
The containment of greenhouse-gas emissions requires political will. But to get to that point the debate about global warming needs to escape from two key diversions, says Øyvind Paasche
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Left column
Article 1: 
Russia’s drinking habits today – still hooked on vodka, or do they prefer vino?
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Russia's changing alcohol habits
Article 1 description: 
Russians and vodka have always been a notorious and combustible combination, but the availability of alcohol has been in a constant change of flux over the last few decades as successive governments have tried to wean the public off the bottle. Mikhail Loginov reports from St Petersburg on changing habits
Article 2: 
An open letter to Lord Patten: give the people some say over how our affairs are reported
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Arise, BBC citizens! An open letter
Article 2 description: 
The BBC needs to respond to a changing media and democracy by allowing the public to shape its future output, Dan Hind tells BBC chairman Lord Patten, in a new contribution to the <a href=http://www.opendemocracy.net/ourbeeb>OurBeeb</a> debate
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Pan Am 103: Libya and a case unclosed
Article 3 description: 
The death of the Libyan official convicted over the Lockerbie bombing in December 1988 will not end the question of responsibility for the atrocity
Right column
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Three notes on Fukushima: humanities after/in crisis
Article 1 description: 
In an extended overview drawing on cultural and philosophical studies, the author urges us to reflect on how Fukushima may change our view of the world from one of assured progress and prosperity for some, to that of vulnerability to catastrophe for all
Article 2: 
As the Yes to Independence campaign begins, Scotland needs a vision for self-determination
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Scotland: seven ways to self-rule
Article 2 description: 
The formal campaign for a "yes" to Scotland's independence has begun. A good time to propose a broader view of what self-determination might mean, says Gerry Hassan
Article 3: 
China: Xi Jinping's new generation
Article 3 description: 
The imminent transition of power in Beijing will see a new ruling group arrive in power. But will its background and formation prepare it for the scale of China's political and economic challenge, asks Li Datong
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