World is Unprepared as Climate Change Starvation 'Disaster' Lies Ahead: Report | Common Dreams
"Millions of people will die of starvation across the world, as agricultural yields are expected to tank and the price of food is expected to double by 2050, scientists urged in a new report released this week."
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Shell’s Plot to Take Away Your First Amendment Rights | Common Dreams
Shell’s Plot to Take Away Your First Amendment Rights | Common Dreams
"Corporations want to work in secret. It’s what they do, and why they have lawyers. In secret, they can spill, clearcut, burn, and otherwise destroy the environment and local communities while telling the world they’re doing just the opposite. Shell Oil’s legal team is currently working overtime to keep the company’s Arctic work secret from advocacy groups like Greenpeace. It’s a battle that will have implications well beyond the Far North. If Shell ultimately wins the legal battle with us this month, corporate secrecy will have the blessing of a federal court — and America’s First Amendment rights will take a devastating hit."
"Corporations want to work in secret. It’s what they do, and why they have lawyers. In secret, they can spill, clearcut, burn, and otherwise destroy the environment and local communities while telling the world they’re doing just the opposite. Shell Oil’s legal team is currently working overtime to keep the company’s Arctic work secret from advocacy groups like Greenpeace. It’s a battle that will have implications well beyond the Far North. If Shell ultimately wins the legal battle with us this month, corporate secrecy will have the blessing of a federal court — and America’s First Amendment rights will take a devastating hit."
OOPS, Inc.: Arkansas Hires Notorious Private Contractor To "Clean-Up" Tar Sands Spill | Common Dreams
OOPS, Inc.: Arkansas Hires Notorious Private Contractor To "Clean-Up" Tar Sands Spill | Common Dreams
"Witt O'Brien's describes itself as a "global leader in preparedness, crisis management and disaster response and recovery with the depth of experience and capability to provide services across the crisis and disaster life cycle."
"Witt O'Brien's describes itself as a "global leader in preparedness, crisis management and disaster response and recovery with the depth of experience and capability to provide services across the crisis and disaster life cycle."
But the firm's actual performance record isn't quite so glowing. O'Brien's has had its hands in the botched clean-up efforts of almost every high-profile oil spill disaster in recent U.S. history, including the Exxon Valdez spill, the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, the Enbridge tar sands pipeline spill into the Kalamazoo River, and Hurricane Sandy.
Most troubling of all, Witt O'Brien's won a "$300k+ contract to develop a Canadian-US compliant Oil Spill Emergency Response Plan for TransCanada’s Keystone Oil Pipeline Project" in Aug. 2008.
Thus, if the Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline inevitably suffered a major spill, Witt O'Brien's would presumably handle the cleanup. That should worry everyone along the proposed KXL route."
San Onofre to the Public: DROP DEAD! | Common Dreams
San Onofre to the Public: DROP DEAD! | Common Dreams
"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ignored critical questions from two powerful members of Congress just as the Government Accountability Office has cast serious doubt on the emergency planning at the San Onofre nuclear plant.
"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ignored critical questions from two powerful members of Congress just as the Government Accountability Office has cast serious doubt on the emergency planning at the San Onofre nuclear plant.
At a cost of some $770 million, Southern California Edison and its partners installed faulty steam generators at San Onofre Units 2 and 3 that have failed and leaked.
Those reactors have been shut since January 2012 (similar defects doomed Unit 1 in 1992).
They've generated zero electricity, but SCE and its partners have billed ratepayers over a billion dollars for them."
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Nike, Starbucks, Intel: “We Cannot Risk Our Kids’ Futures On The False Hope The Vast Majority Of Scientists Are Wrong”
Nike, Starbucks, Intel: “We Cannot Risk Our Kids’ Futures On The False Hope The Vast Majority Of Scientists Are Wrong”: The Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) coalition released a Declaration with the above headline. The full declaration by nearly 3 dozen brand-name companies is: What made America great was taking a stand. Doing the things that are hard. And seizing opportunities. The very foundation of our country is based on fighting for our [...]/p
Arctic Sea Ice: The Death Spiral Continues
Arctic Sea Ice: The Death Spiral Continues: The story of the decade is the collapse of Arctic sea ice and its impact on our extreme weather (see “CryoSat-2 Confirms Sea Ice Volume Has Collapsed“). That merits the latest monthly update of sea ice volume by creative tech guru Andy Lee Robinson showing that “death spiral” is the right visual metaphor: Many experts now [...]/p
The State of Nuclear Power in US: Bad and Worse | Common Dreams
The State of Nuclear Power in US: Bad and Worse | Common Dreams
"As operators at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant announce yet another radiation leak, US officials turn to the state of domestic nuclear plants only to find dangerous and widespread safety issues and "antiquated" emergency planning, leaving the US population open to "potentially devastating human consequences"."
"As operators at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant announce yet another radiation leak, US officials turn to the state of domestic nuclear plants only to find dangerous and widespread safety issues and "antiquated" emergency planning, leaving the US population open to "potentially devastating human consequences"."
Building a Solar Economy: 4 Lessons from Hawaii
Building a Solar Economy: 4 Lessons from Hawaii
"The solar era has begun: the industry is booming, prices are dropping, and solar energy at last seems poised to help topple the climate-altering dominance of fossil fuels. But bringing it to the masses won’t be as simple as just soaking up the sun."
"The solar era has begun: the industry is booming, prices are dropping, and solar energy at last seems poised to help topple the climate-altering dominance of fossil fuels. But bringing it to the masses won’t be as simple as just soaking up the sun."
When It Comes to Tar Sands Pipelines, We're Not Risking a Disaster -- Disaster Is Certain | Alternet
When It Comes to Tar Sands Pipelines, We're Not Risking a Disaster -- Disaster Is Certain | Alternet
"It's now been almost two weeks since ExxonMobil's Pegasus pipeline spill put at least 500,000 gallons of tar sands crude and contaminated water into the Arkansas community of Mayflower. Many of the evacuated families still haven't been able to return to their homes."
"It's now been almost two weeks since ExxonMobil's Pegasus pipeline spill put at least 500,000 gallons of tar sands crude and contaminated water into the Arkansas community of Mayflower. Many of the evacuated families still haven't been able to return to their homes."
22-Foot Gash in Pegasus Pipeline Puts Gaping Hole in Safety Claims | Common Dreams
22-Foot Gash in Pegasus Pipeline Puts Gaping Hole in Safety Claims | Common Dreams
"Dustin McDaniel, the Arkansas Attorney General announced on Wednesday evening that a "22 foot long and 2 inch wide" gash along the Pegasus pipeline allowed crude oil to flood the town of Mayflower with thousands of gallons of tar sands oil on March 29."
"Dustin McDaniel, the Arkansas Attorney General announced on Wednesday evening that a "22 foot long and 2 inch wide" gash along the Pegasus pipeline allowed crude oil to flood the town of Mayflower with thousands of gallons of tar sands oil on March 29."
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Undue Influence: Monsanto Protection Act Just the Tip of the Genetically Engineered Iceberg | Common Dreams
Undue Influence: Monsanto Protection Act Just the Tip of the Genetically Engineered Iceberg | Common Dreams
"It seems the latest Monsanto-coddling legislation is but a logical next step in a decades-long, well-funded network of government-embedded protections enjoyed by what was from its start a chemical company, says a scathing new report from Food & Water Watch."
"It seems the latest Monsanto-coddling legislation is but a logical next step in a decades-long, well-funded network of government-embedded protections enjoyed by what was from its start a chemical company, says a scathing new report from Food & Water Watch."
Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Hit By Extreme Weather Disaster Since 2007, Report Finds
Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Hit By Extreme Weather Disaster Since 2007, Report Finds: The vast majority of Americans have experienced a weather-related disaster in the past six years, according to a report released today by the Environment America Research and Policy Center. The report, which is based on disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, found that 243 million Americans — nearly four out of five [...]/p
I’m a Republican, Not an Idiot - Truthdig
I’m a Republican, Not an Idiot - Truthdig
"Parris tells The New York Times, when asked whether he thinks global warming is a threat. It’s not such a ridiculous question, when one considers the GOP’s long denial of climate change and its love affair with fossil fuels. This is no longer the party of Teddy Roosevelt, who loved the great outdoors and championed national parks, or Richard Nixon, another Californian and the president who created the Environmental Protection Agency."
"Parris tells The New York Times, when asked whether he thinks global warming is a threat. It’s not such a ridiculous question, when one considers the GOP’s long denial of climate change and its love affair with fossil fuels. This is no longer the party of Teddy Roosevelt, who loved the great outdoors and championed national parks, or Richard Nixon, another Californian and the president who created the Environmental Protection Agency."
The Real Monsanto Protection Act: How The GMO Giant Corrupts Regulators And Consolidates Its Power
The Real Monsanto Protection Act: How The GMO Giant Corrupts Regulators And Consolidates Its Power: Liberals and Tea Party members alike are up in arms over the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act,” a provision snuck into the emergency budget bill that essentially exempts biotech firms like Monsanto Company from judicial review. Now that President Obama has signed the law, Monsanto may plant genetically modified seeds even if a court of law [...]/p
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Fukushima Disaster Continues: Third Radioactive Water Leak Found | Common Dreams
Fukushima Disaster Continues: Third Radioactive Water Leak Found | Common Dreams
"Yet another radioactive water leak has been detected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, officials announced Tuesday, as the nuclear catastrophe continues to unfold more than two years after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused meltdowns at the plant."
"Yet another radioactive water leak has been detected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, officials announced Tuesday, as the nuclear catastrophe continues to unfold more than two years after a massive earthquake and tsunami caused meltdowns at the plant."
Monsanto's Next Target: Democracy | Alternet
Monsanto's Next Target: Democracy | Alternet
"Big Food’s greatest fear is materializing. A critical mass of educated consumers, food and natural health activists are organizing a powerful movement that could well overthrow North America’s trillion-dollar junk food empire. Savvy and more determined than ever, activists are zeroing in on the Achilles heel of Food Inc. -- labeling."
"Big Food’s greatest fear is materializing. A critical mass of educated consumers, food and natural health activists are organizing a powerful movement that could well overthrow North America’s trillion-dollar junk food empire. Savvy and more determined than ever, activists are zeroing in on the Achilles heel of Food Inc. -- labeling."
Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine: Women And The Growing Green Economy
Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine: Women And The Growing Green Economy: By Mari Hernandez and Rebecca Lefton In March, the Bureau of Labor Services released its green jobs report, which reported a total of 3.4 million jobs associated with the production of green goods and services in 2011 – up from 3.1 million green jobs in 2010. Growing at a rate four times faster than all [...]/p
Exxon Turns To Paper Towels For Oil Spill Clean-Up
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
Why the Most Powerful Thing in the World is a Seed | Common Dreams
Why the Most Powerful Thing in the World is a Seed | Common Dreams
"Janisse Ray celebrates the local, organic food movement but fears we’re forgetting something elemental: the seeds. According to Ray, what is happening with our seeds is not pretty. Ninety-four percent of vintage open-pollinated fruit and vegetable varieties have vanished over the last century."
"Janisse Ray celebrates the local, organic food movement but fears we’re forgetting something elemental: the seeds. According to Ray, what is happening with our seeds is not pretty. Ninety-four percent of vintage open-pollinated fruit and vegetable varieties have vanished over the last century."
Rep. Louise Slaughter Wants Livestock Antibiotics Replaced
Rep. Louise Slaughter Wants Livestock Antibiotics Replaced
"This is pretty shocking news. (Scientists are currently investigating a possible link between antibiotics in the food supply and obesity in humans -- and by the way, animals are fed antibiotics to fatten them up.)"
"This is pretty shocking news. (Scientists are currently investigating a possible link between antibiotics in the food supply and obesity in humans -- and by the way, animals are fed antibiotics to fatten them up.)"
Friday, April 5, 2013
Fukushima Nuclear Cooling System Goes Down (Again) | Common Dreams
Fukushima Nuclear Cooling System Goes Down (Again) | Common Dreams
"A cooling system inside one of the reactors at the Fukushima nuclear power plant failed once again on Friday, highlighting the ongoing nuclear catastophe at the plant—which reports say will take decades to decommission."
"A cooling system inside one of the reactors at the Fukushima nuclear power plant failed once again on Friday, highlighting the ongoing nuclear catastophe at the plant—which reports say will take decades to decommission."
April 5 News: A Millennium And A Half Of Ice Melted In 25 Years
April 5 News: A Millennium And A Half Of Ice Melted In 25 Years: Ice that took 1,600 years to form in the Andes has melted in 25 years: “the latest indication that the recent spike in global temperatures has thrown the natural world out of balance.” [New York Times] Lonnie G. Thompson, the Ohio State University glaciologist whose team has worked intermittently on the Quelccaya ice cap for decades, reported [...]/p
Arctic Death Spiral, The Video
Arctic Death Spiral, The Video: Kenneth Dunton, Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of Texas, Austin, has a somber video on “The New Arctic”: h/t Climate Crocks Related Posts: Arctic Death Spiral Bombshell: CryoSat-2 Confirms Sea Ice Volume Has Collapsed NOAA: Warming-Driven Arctic Ice Loss Is Boosting Chance of Extreme U.S. Weather NOAA: Climate Change Driving Arctic Into A [...]/p
Agribusiness Push To Lower Farm Workers’ Wages May Undermine Deal On Immigration Reform
Agribusiness Push To Lower Farm Workers’ Wages May Undermine Deal On Immigration Reform: As lawmakers prepare to release legislative language for proposals that would allow an estimated 11.2 million undocumented immigrants to earn a path to citizenship, a small bipartisan group of senators is struggling to reach a deal for how to create a steady supply of labor for farmers and growers, threatening to undermine the newfound momentum [...]/p
Meet the GOPer Who Worked With Monsanto to Sneak the "Monsanto Protection Act" into Law | Alternet
Meet the GOPer Who Worked With Monsanto to Sneak the "Monsanto Protection Act" into Law | Alternet
"Anger at the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act” — a biotech rider which protects genetically modified seeds from litigation in the face of health risks — has been directed at numerous parties in Congress and the White House for allowing the provision to be voted and signed into law. But the party responsible for anonymously introducing the rider into the broad, unrelated spending bill had not been identified until now.
"Anger at the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act” — a biotech rider which protects genetically modified seeds from litigation in the face of health risks — has been directed at numerous parties in Congress and the White House for allowing the provision to be voted and signed into law. But the party responsible for anonymously introducing the rider into the broad, unrelated spending bill had not been identified until now.
As Mother Jones’ Tom Philpott notes, the Senator responsible is Missouri Republican Roy Blunt — famed friend of Big Agrigulture on Capitol Hill."
Thursday, April 4, 2013
ALEC-Sponsored Bill To Repeal North Carolina’s Renewable Energy Standard Narrowly Passes Out Of Committee
ALEC-Sponsored Bill To Repeal North Carolina’s Renewable Energy Standard Narrowly Passes Out Of Committee: Yesterday, the North Carolina House Commerce Committee narrowly passed a bill that would repeal the state’s successful renewable energy standard. Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have adopted Renewable Energy Standard’s (RES) to encourage electric utilities to expand the power they generate from renewable sources such as solar and wind. In 2007, North [...]/p
'Not Your Father's Oil Spill'
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'Study: Global Warming to Intensify Already Extreme Rainfalls | Common Dreams
Study: Global Warming to Intensify Already Extreme Rainfalls | Common Dreams
"In another grim warning of the inheritance we have left future generations, a new NOAA-led study details how global warming is set to intensify already extreme "precipitation events"."
"In another grim warning of the inheritance we have left future generations, a new NOAA-led study details how global warming is set to intensify already extreme "precipitation events"."
Protests in Bay Area Send President Obama Clear Message on Keystone XL Pipeline: NO! | Common Dreams
Protests in Bay Area Send President Obama Clear Message on Keystone XL Pipeline: NO! | Common Dreams
"Mass demonstrations welcomed President Obama to the Bay Area today and sent him a clear message on the Keystone XL Pipeline: Just say NO!"
"Mass demonstrations welcomed President Obama to the Bay Area today and sent him a clear message on the Keystone XL Pipeline: Just say NO!"
The Critical Decade: Report Links Australia’s Extreme Weather To Climate Change
The Critical Decade: Report Links Australia’s Extreme Weather To Climate Change: A new report confirms that the extreme heat waves, floods, droughts and wildfires that have wracked Australia over the past decade have been exacerbated by climate change. The report, commissioned by the Australian government’s Climate Commission, makes clear that these weather events will only get worse in the coming years, and warns that health and [...]/p
6 Things You Need to Know About the Arkansas Oil Spill | Alternet
6 Things You Need to Know About the Arkansas Oil Spill | Alternet
"By now, you already know that at least 84,000 gallons of crude spilled from an ExxonMobil pipeline, swamping an Arkansas subdivision on Friday, and causing the evacuation of 22 homes. In addition to the loss of wildlife, damage to property, and environmental and human health hazards posed by the spill, it may have implications for the Keystone XL pipeline currently under consideration by the Obama administration."
"By now, you already know that at least 84,000 gallons of crude spilled from an ExxonMobil pipeline, swamping an Arkansas subdivision on Friday, and causing the evacuation of 22 homes. In addition to the loss of wildlife, damage to property, and environmental and human health hazards posed by the spill, it may have implications for the Keystone XL pipeline currently under consideration by the Obama administration."
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Water for Profit: Seizing Climate Change as a Chance to Corporatize the Commons | Common Dreams
Water for Profit: Seizing Climate Change as a Chance to Corporatize the Commons | Common Dreams
"As the effects of climate change continue to ripple throughout the planet, some groups are acknowledging that the warming planet means big money is to be made on a resource more precious than oil — water."
"As the effects of climate change continue to ripple throughout the planet, some groups are acknowledging that the warming planet means big money is to be made on a resource more precious than oil — water."
4 Things Every American Should Know About Tar Sands Pipelines | Alternet
4 Things Every American Should Know About Tar Sands Pipelines | Alternet
"Forty-five minutes. That's how much time it took a ruptured pipeline in Mayflower, Arkansas, on Friday to dump at least 84,000 gallons of tar sands crude into a residential neighborhood and force the evacuation of 22 homes. The evacuations weren't just because the oil is messy or inconvenient. Highly toxic and carcinogenic solvents like benzene are used to dilute tar sands crude to make it pumpable. During a spill, those toxics evaporate into the air."
"Forty-five minutes. That's how much time it took a ruptured pipeline in Mayflower, Arkansas, on Friday to dump at least 84,000 gallons of tar sands crude into a residential neighborhood and force the evacuation of 22 homes. The evacuations weren't just because the oil is messy or inconvenient. Highly toxic and carcinogenic solvents like benzene are used to dilute tar sands crude to make it pumpable. During a spill, those toxics evaporate into the air."
Monsanto Cashes in on Ongoing Drought | Common Dreams
Monsanto Cashes in on Ongoing Drought | Common Dreams
"As ongoing drought continues to rampage through America's heartland, genetically modified seed giant Monsanto is cashing in."
"As ongoing drought continues to rampage through America's heartland, genetically modified seed giant Monsanto is cashing in."
Chemical Disasters, Agent Orange, and GMOs: Monsanto's Legacy Traced in Exposé | Common Dreams
Chemical Disasters, Agent Orange, and GMOs: Monsanto's Legacy Traced in Exposé | Common Dreams
"Chemical disasters, Agent Orange, and the first genetically modified plant cell are among just some of the dark milestones belonging to the history of the biotech giant Monsanto highlighted in a new report released Wednesday by consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch."
"Chemical disasters, Agent Orange, and the first genetically modified plant cell are among just some of the dark milestones belonging to the history of the biotech giant Monsanto highlighted in a new report released Wednesday by consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch."
News Corp. Outlets Fail to Disclose Big Oil Ties of Their Commentators | Alternet
News Corp. Outlets Fail to Disclose Big Oil Ties of Their Commentators | Alternet
"News Corp. properties Fox News and The Wall Street Journal failed to disclose the fossil fuel industry ties of commentators who used the media outlets to advocate pro-fossil fuel industry positions."
"News Corp. properties Fox News and The Wall Street Journal failed to disclose the fossil fuel industry ties of commentators who used the media outlets to advocate pro-fossil fuel industry positions."
Nuclear Waste Site at Risk of Hydrogen Explosion, Report Warns | Common Dreams
Nuclear Waste Site at Risk of Hydrogen Explosion, Report Warns | Common Dreams
"Tanks at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, which sits on the Columbia River in Benton County, Washington face dangerous risk of hydrogen build up which could trigger an explosion of radioactive materials, a nuclear safety board announced on Monday."
"Tanks at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, which sits on the Columbia River in Benton County, Washington face dangerous risk of hydrogen build up which could trigger an explosion of radioactive materials, a nuclear safety board announced on Monday."
Pipeline Ruptures In Mayflower, Ark. Sending Crude Oil Everywhere
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How Little We Know About Heavy Tar Sands Oil | The Nation
How Little We Know About Heavy Tar Sands Oil | The Nation
"When the Exxon Pegasus pipeline ruptured Friday in Mayflower, Arkansas, tens of thousands of gallons of diluted bitumen were sent forth into a residential neighborhood, and 22 homes had to be evacuated."
"When the Exxon Pegasus pipeline ruptured Friday in Mayflower, Arkansas, tens of thousands of gallons of diluted bitumen were sent forth into a residential neighborhood, and 22 homes had to be evacuated."
Exxon's Arkansas Tar Sands Spill: The Tar Sands Name Game | Common Dreams
Exxon's Arkansas Tar Sands Spill: The Tar Sands Name Game | Common Dreams
"As the American public becomes acquainted with images of tar sands flowing across lawns, driveways and streets of an Arkansas suburb near Little Rock (for video of the spill go here), Exxon is now making the claim that the crude spilled from its ruptured Pegasus pipeline isn’t technically tar sands. This attempt is reminiscent of the knots that Enbridge tied itself into to deny that the million gallons of tar sands it spilled into the Kalamazoo River weren’t actually tar sands."
"As the American public becomes acquainted with images of tar sands flowing across lawns, driveways and streets of an Arkansas suburb near Little Rock (for video of the spill go here), Exxon is now making the claim that the crude spilled from its ruptured Pegasus pipeline isn’t technically tar sands. This attempt is reminiscent of the knots that Enbridge tied itself into to deny that the million gallons of tar sands it spilled into the Kalamazoo River weren’t actually tar sands."
Has The Rate Of Sea Level Rise Tripled Since 2011?
Has The Rate Of Sea Level Rise Tripled Since 2011?: You may recall a couple years ago the climate disinformers trumpeted the (very) short-term slowdown in sea level rise. We can hardly wait for their posts on the recent speed up — JR. Figure 1: Mean sea level (in centimetres) since 1993 obtained by satellite altimetry observations. Annual and semi-annual signals have been removed to [...]/p
Exxon Off The Hook For Paying Into Cleanup Fund. Guess Why.
Exxon Off The Hook For Paying Into Cleanup Fund. Guess Why.
"Isn't this just perfect: Exxon won't have to pay into the cleanup fund for their pipeline spill -- because under the regulations, tar sands crude isn't classified as oil! And of course, the same regulation applies to the Keystone XL pipeline, too."
"Isn't this just perfect: Exxon won't have to pay into the cleanup fund for their pipeline spill -- because under the regulations, tar sands crude isn't classified as oil! And of course, the same regulation applies to the Keystone XL pipeline, too."
Top 5 Ocean Priorities For The New Secretary Of State
Top 5 Ocean Priorities For The New Secretary Of State: By Michael Conathan and Shiva Polefka, via the Center for American Progress When President Barack Obama convenes his cabinet in the White House’s Roosevelt Room, one might be left with the impression that defenders of our oceans are rather pointedly underrepresented. The Department of Commerce, which oversees the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, [...]/p
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Wake Up!: Campaign Aims to End Evening News' Prime Time 'Climate Silence' | Common Dreams
Wake Up!: Campaign Aims to End Evening News' Prime Time 'Climate Silence' | Common Dreams
"Major TV stations including ABC, NBC and CBS need to "connect the dots between climate change and extreme weather" and provide far more climate change coverage during their evening newscasts, a coalition of environmental and media groups urged with the release of a new petition campaign Tuesday"
"Major TV stations including ABC, NBC and CBS need to "connect the dots between climate change and extreme weather" and provide far more climate change coverage during their evening newscasts, a coalition of environmental and media groups urged with the release of a new petition campaign Tuesday"
VIDEO: How Oil Drilling Threatens Theodore Roosevelt National Park
VIDEO: How Oil Drilling Threatens Theodore Roosevelt National Park: The Center for American Progress released a new video today revealing how North Dakota’s oil boom is threatening Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The park is located in the heart of the massive Bakken shale play, which has recently become one of the most productive oil fields in the United States thanks to improved technologies like hydraulic [...]/p
Exxon’s Duck-Killing Pipeline Doesn’t Pay Taxes To Oil Spill Cleanup Fund
Exxon’s Duck-Killing Pipeline Doesn’t Pay Taxes To Oil Spill Cleanup Fund: A technicality has spared Exxon from having to pay any money into the fund that will be covering most of the clean up costs of its Arkansas pipeline spill. The cleanup efforts themselves took a sobering turn as crews found injured and dead ducks covered in oil. The environmental impacts of an oil spill in central [...]/p
From Growing Profit to Growing Food: Challenging Corporate Rule | Common Dreams
From Growing Profit to Growing Food: Challenging Corporate Rule | Common Dreams
"The global movement for food justice and food sovereignty seeks to bust the corporate takeover of our food system, which has been accomplished with the complicity of our governments."
"The global movement for food justice and food sovereignty seeks to bust the corporate takeover of our food system, which has been accomplished with the complicity of our governments."
Fukushima Meltdown Driving Increased Abnormalities Among US Infants | Common Dreams
Fukushima Meltdown Driving Increased Abnormalities Among US Infants | Common Dreams
"Infants on the West Coast of the United States are showing increased incidents of thyroid abnormalities, which researchers are attributing to radiation released following the March 2011 meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant."
"Infants on the West Coast of the United States are showing increased incidents of thyroid abnormalities, which researchers are attributing to radiation released following the March 2011 meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant."
Monday, April 1, 2013
Alaska Lawmaker Tells Exxon Valdez Spill Not Its Fault As State Considers Giving Oil Industry Huge Tax Cut
Alaska Lawmaker Tells Exxon Valdez Spill Not Its Fault As State Considers Giving Oil Industry Huge Tax Cut: Alaska is set to give oil companies, including ExxonMobil, a massive tax cut. The bill, which passed the Senate 11-9 and is endorsed by Republican Gov. Sean Parnell, is being debated by the House of Representatives. The plan raises the base tax rate that companies pay no matter the price of oil, and also gives [...]/p
The Methane Beneath Our Feet | Common Dreams
The Methane Beneath Our Feet | Common Dreams
"nsouciant New Yorkers—here is another pending disaster to shrug off with characteristic brio! There is a huge, ongoing gas leak beneath your very feet. A team of natural gas experts recently commissioned to survey the New York system has found vastly elevated levels of methane in locations all over Manhattan, a clear indication that Con Ed’s 4,320-mile network of pipes, dating back to the 1800s, is corroded, full of holes, and spewing methane into the atmosphere. The main danger here is to planetary, not personal, safety: though it has received relatively little attention, methane, the primary component of natural gas, is second only to carbon dioxide on the list of greenhouse gases that are inducing climate change."
"nsouciant New Yorkers—here is another pending disaster to shrug off with characteristic brio! There is a huge, ongoing gas leak beneath your very feet. A team of natural gas experts recently commissioned to survey the New York system has found vastly elevated levels of methane in locations all over Manhattan, a clear indication that Con Ed’s 4,320-mile network of pipes, dating back to the 1800s, is corroded, full of holes, and spewing methane into the atmosphere. The main danger here is to planetary, not personal, safety: though it has received relatively little attention, methane, the primary component of natural gas, is second only to carbon dioxide on the list of greenhouse gases that are inducing climate change."
Study: Arctic 'Greening' Will Bring Global Ecological Consequences, More Warming | Common Dreams
Study: Arctic 'Greening' Will Bring Global Ecological Consequences, More Warming | Common Dreams
"Global warming will bring a "greening" explosion to the Arctic in the next few decades, bringing repercussions to ecosystems worldwide and creating feedback loops that will likely cause more global warming than predicted, according to a new study."
"Global warming will bring a "greening" explosion to the Arctic in the next few decades, bringing repercussions to ecosystems worldwide and creating feedback loops that will likely cause more global warming than predicted, according to a new study."
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