Barry Hyman

Professional musician and organic gardener who writes about environmental and political issues. Music at barryhyman.com; writings at barryhyman.wordpress.com.

War By The Rich Against the Rest Of Us 2012

Credit: links.org.au While watching the news from Spain, I wonder what it would be like to live there now during the global depression and ongoing class war. Or

By Barry Hyman

/ July 30, 2012

War By The Rich Against the Rest Of Us 2012

Revolution Cost/Benefit Analysis: Say Hello to the New Boss

Revolutions begin in righteous idealism but too often end in absolute horror. Lots of nice ideas get bandied about, but in the end most things get worse and very little

By Barry Hyman

/ June 25, 2012

Revolution Cost/Benefit Analysis: Say Hello to the New Boss

Diesel Fumes Cause Cancer, Health Care and Product Liability

The World Health Organization recently reported that diesel fumes cause cancer. Why are we acknowledging now, in 2012, something that could easily have been predicted decades ago? Part of the

By Barry Hyman

/ June 23, 2012

Diesel Fumes Cause Cancer, Health Care and Product Liability

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant: Shut It Down

Generating electricity from a controlled nuclear reaction is an interesting idea. Unfortunately, human beings do not currently demonstrate sufficient intelligence or wisdom to do it safely or economically. Take for

By Barry Hyman

/ May 23, 2012

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant: Shut It Down