Alcohol use - start from what is good for humans, not the interests of alcohol sellers

One of those grey European documents on important topics, this time on a WHO European region plan for responsing to alcohol misuse and what European countries should be doing until 2020. A particular concern for 'heavy drinking' occasions, binge drinking to you and me. Lots on marketing etc. Although underage drinking appears in several of the sections, it's a pity there's no comprehensive plan directly aimed at preventing young people from getting into unhealthy alcohol use.Too much on managing the markets.

But we should never cut the economics off from the human. Plans should start from what is good for human beings; what is good for people selling alcohol should come a very long way behind.
Here's the link.

Are you a carbon addict? Probably yes: and children are dying

Do you have carbon dependence syndrome?

Take the CAGE test - do you need a regular carbon fix, by taking a bath or a long shower, by updating your mobile phone while it's still functioning, or by going on an overseas weekend break or by buying new food instead of using up what's in your fridge?

I've been enjoying the website Carbon Addict, which treats irresponsible carbon use as a disease, which needs managing.

Remember: the World Health Organisation estimates that 150,000 people have already died from climate change, and they are mainly non-addicts in developing countries - another word for this social group is 'children in poverty'.

Try it: http://www.carbonaddict.org/