The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: Politics of the Planet

The first debris from last year’s Japanese Tsunami is getting close to US shores. Officials will have to figure out the best way to deal with it. [yahoo.com]

Scientists have recently discovered evidence that our ancestors may have been using fire earlier than previously thought. [latimes.com]

Plans to build a factory in Brazil make deriving fuel from algae one step closer to an economic reality. [nytimes.com]

Rep. Yarmuth proposes taking subsidies away from oil companies and giving them to car owners. That may be a short term solution to rising gas prices but only hurts any long term strategy of energy independence. [leoweekly.com]

Quinoa is a super food that has recently gained a global appeal. This means rising prices for the Andean farmers but also increased headaches and concerns. [yahoo.com]

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