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Vermont: 28 people reportedly died by assisted suicide in the past two years.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The media reported that 28 people died by assisted suicide in the past two years (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2019). Calvin Cutler reported for WCAX3: The report released on Monday shows from July of 2017 to June of 2019, 28 people used the state’s physician-assisted death programContinue reading “Vermont: 28 people reportedly died by assisted suicide in the past two years.”

Australian euthanasia lobby want more doctors to kill.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition David Sparkes, reporting for ABC News Australia, said that the euthanasia lobby is looking for more doctors who are willing to kill. According to his report: Victoria has had assisted dying laws since the middle of the year, but euthanasia advocates say access is still proving difficult. They argueContinue reading “Australian euthanasia lobby want more doctors to kill.”

Fighting assisted suicide and euthanasia in New York State. Conference – January 14.

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition – USA and New York Against Assisted Suicide have a conference/training session at the Albany Statehouse (Albany NY) Tuesday January 14, 2020 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.There will be a press conference at 9 am. Nancy Elliott More details coming soon. The speakers include: Alex Schadenberg, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC)Continue reading “Fighting assisted suicide and euthanasia in New York State. Conference – January 14.”

Merry Christmas to the Global Geothermal Community from the GRC Staff!

USA, Nevada: “We commend the extension of the PTC available for geothermal..” – Ormat CEO

Ormat Commends the Extension of Geothermal Tax Credits (News Release) Continued Support of Geothermal Industry Creates Jobs and Contributes to Nation’s Energy Independence Ormat Technologies, Inc. today commended passage of the United States federal appropriations bill that retroactively revived and extended the full Production Tax Credit (PTC) for geothermal facilities. The PTC provides a credit for eachContinue reading “USA, Nevada: “We commend the extension of the PTC available for geothermal..” – Ormat CEO”

USA, Hawaii: Employment as Planner-in-Charge of Departmental Geothermal Resources Management Activities

Vacancy – Mineral Resources Specialist (State of Hawaii Executive Branch) This position is responsible for serving as planner-in-charge of departmental geothermal resources management activities by conducting studies, performing analyses, preparing plans and coordinating activities related to the proper management of geothermal resources and development of geothermal energy in Hawaii. Performs other duties as assigned. More InformationContinue reading “USA, Hawaii: Employment as Planner-in-Charge of Departmental Geothermal Resources Management Activities”

Italian Assisted suicide activist acquitted in death of disabled man.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Reuters news reported that a Milan court acquitted Italian assisted suicide activist, Marco Cappato, today in the assisted suicide death of Fabiano Antoniani (known as DJ Fabo), in February 2017. This decision is sad but not surprising considering Italy’s constitutional court decision in September 2019, that opened the doorContinue reading “Italian Assisted suicide activist acquitted in death of disabled man.”

Lethal drug cocktails experimented on humans.

This article was published by OneNewsNow on December 20, 2019. An anti-euthanasia group says it isn’t ethical for medical personnel to perform lethal experiments on human beings, especially to expand the practice of assisted suicide. *Prolonged painful assisted suicide deaths and human experiments with new lethal drug cocktails (Link). Alex Schadenberg Washington and Oregon areContinue reading “Lethal drug cocktails experimented on humans.”

Waiting lists are growing for psychiatric euthanasia in the Netherlands.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition A Trouw news article by Marten van de Wier is reporting that the waiting list for psychiatric euthanasia at the euthanasia clinic in the Netherlands has grown to more than 100 people with an expected waiting time of one year. The Trouw report indicates that fewer psychiatrists are willingContinue reading “Waiting lists are growing for psychiatric euthanasia in the Netherlands.”

Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians: Euthanasia is not consistent with the philosophy, intent or approach of hospice palliative care.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition *Sign the petition: Hospice Organizations Must NOT be Forced to do Euthanasia (Link). On December 2, I reported that the Delta Hospice Society that operates the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner BC, renewed its opposition to euthanasia (MAiD) while supporting excellent care. The Board stated: MAiD is not compatibleContinue reading “Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians: Euthanasia is not consistent with the philosophy, intent or approach of hospice palliative care.”