Regenerative Agriculture: Sowing Health, Sustainability and Climate Stability
"Consumers can, and must, play a role in pushing governments to make this transition. We have the power to reverse the trend toward chemically grown, biotech crops by creating demand for healthy foods produced using regenerative practices."
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Feds to Phase Out GMO Farms and Neonicotinoid Pesticides at Wildlife Refuges
Feds to Phase Out GMO Farms and Neonicotinoid Pesticides at Wildlife Refuges
"After facing a series of legal challenges from environmental groups, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service will phase out the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops and controversial neonicotinoid pesticides at farming projects on national wildlife refuges."
"After facing a series of legal challenges from environmental groups, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service will phase out the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops and controversial neonicotinoid pesticides at farming projects on national wildlife refuges."
Humans Driving Planet's New Mass Extinction, Say Scientists
Humans Driving Planet's New Mass Extinction, Say Scientists
"The planet appears to be at the early stages of its sixth mass extinction, and humans are responsible, a new study finds.
Published last week in the journal Science, the study incorporates scientific literature review and data analysis by a team of international scientists, led by author Rodolfo Dirzo, a professor of biology at Stanford."
"The planet appears to be at the early stages of its sixth mass extinction, and humans are responsible, a new study finds.
Published last week in the journal Science, the study incorporates scientific literature review and data analysis by a team of international scientists, led by author Rodolfo Dirzo, a professor of biology at Stanford."
6 Horrible Things We Have to Face Because of Climate Change
www.alternet.org/environment/6-horrible-things-we-have-face-because-climate-change
"We are not talking about some distant future. These things will happen in your child’s lifetime unless we act."
"We are not talking about some distant future. These things will happen in your child’s lifetime unless we act."
America Has a Scary Sewage Problem: Let's Clean It Up and Jumpstart the Economy While We're At It
www.alternet.org/economy/america-has-scary-sewage-problem-lets-clean-it-and-jumpstart-economy-while-were-it
"The problem is simple, surprising, and quite honestly disgusting: Our nation’s older cities depend largely on sewage treatment systems that overflow when it rains, dumping 860 billion gallons of raw sewage a year into “fresh” water across the country—enough to cover the entire state of Pennsylvania an inch deep."
"The problem is simple, surprising, and quite honestly disgusting: Our nation’s older cities depend largely on sewage treatment systems that overflow when it rains, dumping 860 billion gallons of raw sewage a year into “fresh” water across the country—enough to cover the entire state of Pennsylvania an inch deep."
In One Month, The Chesapeake Bay’s ‘Most Critical’ Pollution Issue Could Be Unsolvable
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/08/3467685/chesapeake-bay-pollution-conowingo-dam/
"Today, approximately 175 million tons of polluted sediment sits trapped behind the Conowingo hydroelectric power dam in northeastern Maryland, a product of nearly a century of build-up from clay, silt, fertilizer runoff, and sewage plant runoff from Pennsylvania and New York. The sediment — enough to fill about 80 football stadiums — contains phosphorus, nitrogen, and other harmful nutrients that can cloud waters, sprout toxic algae bacteria, harm ecosystems, kill aquatic life, and sully drinking water."
"Today, approximately 175 million tons of polluted sediment sits trapped behind the Conowingo hydroelectric power dam in northeastern Maryland, a product of nearly a century of build-up from clay, silt, fertilizer runoff, and sewage plant runoff from Pennsylvania and New York. The sediment — enough to fill about 80 football stadiums — contains phosphorus, nitrogen, and other harmful nutrients that can cloud waters, sprout toxic algae bacteria, harm ecosystems, kill aquatic life, and sully drinking water."
Ocean acidification poses imminent threat to Alaskan fishing communities
Ocean acidification poses imminent threat to Alaskan fishing communities
"Keeping Alaska’s fisheries wild and sustainable is going to be a serious challenge in the years ahead as our oceans become more acidic, and that in turn, is going put many Alaskans’ subsistence way of life at risk, says a new report."
"Keeping Alaska’s fisheries wild and sustainable is going to be a serious challenge in the years ahead as our oceans become more acidic, and that in turn, is going put many Alaskans’ subsistence way of life at risk, says a new report."
Friday, August 8, 2014
Will the Green Goop in Toledo's Water Be the End of GOP Anti-Environmentalism?
www.alternet.org/water/will-green-goop-toledos-water-be-end-gop-anti-environmentalism
"It’s easy to doubt the effects of climate change – especially if you’re a Republican or a dedicated Fox News watcher. It’s an abstract concept easily “disproven” by the first cold day, and Republican-driven policies (or the lack thereof) to address it reflect just that. But it’s more difficult to deny the causes of smelly green goop washing up on a lakeshore or sticking to your toes."
"It’s easy to doubt the effects of climate change – especially if you’re a Republican or a dedicated Fox News watcher. It’s an abstract concept easily “disproven” by the first cold day, and Republican-driven policies (or the lack thereof) to address it reflect just that. But it’s more difficult to deny the causes of smelly green goop washing up on a lakeshore or sticking to your toes."
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Pennsylvania Sacrificing Public Health, Environment to Fuel Fossil Fuel Industry: Report
Pennsylvania Sacrificing Public Health, Environment to Fuel Fossil Fuel Industry: Report
"Pennsylvania is making a choice to sacrifice the health of its communities and environment in the interest of supporting and rapidly expanding the gas and oil industry"
"Pennsylvania is making a choice to sacrifice the health of its communities and environment in the interest of supporting and rapidly expanding the gas and oil industry"
Massive Mining Dam Disaster In Canada: 'Like The Exxon Valdez'
Massive Mining Dam Disaster In Canada: 'Like The Exxon Valdez'
"According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is a cheerleader for the mining industry. Funny how these unregulated things happen"
"According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is a cheerleader for the mining industry. Funny how these unregulated things happen"
TEPCO: Fukushima Was Much, Much Worse Than We Said
TEPCO: Fukushima Was Much, Much Worse Than We Said
"TEPCO's new appraisal of the Fukushima No. 3 reactor building shows that all – or nearly all – of the fuel rods contained inside melted onto the floor of the containment vessel."
"TEPCO's new appraisal of the Fukushima No. 3 reactor building shows that all – or nearly all – of the fuel rods contained inside melted onto the floor of the containment vessel."
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Corporate Victory Will 'Screw' Local Farmers as Amendment Passes in Missouri
Corporate Victory Will 'Screw' Local Farmers as Amendment Passes in Missouri
"ALEC-modeled constitutional amendment protects industrial farmers' right to pollute"
"ALEC-modeled constitutional amendment protects industrial farmers' right to pollute"
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
'Massive Environmental Disaster' in Canada as Toxic Tailing Pond Floods Waterways
'Massive Environmental Disaster' in Canada as Toxic Tailing Pond Floods Waterways
"A middle-of-the-night breach of the tailings pond for an open-pit copper and gold mine in British Columbia sent a massive volume of toxic waste into several nearby waterways on Monday, leading authorities to issue a water-use ban."
"A middle-of-the-night breach of the tailings pond for an open-pit copper and gold mine in British Columbia sent a massive volume of toxic waste into several nearby waterways on Monday, leading authorities to issue a water-use ban."
The Really Scary Thing About Those Jaw-Dropping Siberian Craters
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/01/3466466/siberian-craters-permafrost-climate-change/
"Russian scientists sent to the site are now providing first-hand data showing that unusually high concentrations of methane of up to 9.6 percent were present at the bottom of the first large crater shortly after it was discovered on July 16."
"Russian scientists sent to the site are now providing first-hand data showing that unusually high concentrations of methane of up to 9.6 percent were present at the bottom of the first large crater shortly after it was discovered on July 16."
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Retired Coal Miner To EPA: ‘We’re Dying, Literally Dying For You To Help Us’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/31/3465941/health-concern-epa-hearings/
"In the five minutes he was allotted, Stanley Sturgill spoke to the EPA about how he now suffers from black lung diseases among other respiratory illnesses and how the pollution from coal plants were adversely affecting not only his health, but the public’s too. His plea: "We’re dying, literally dying for you to help us"."
"In the five minutes he was allotted, Stanley Sturgill spoke to the EPA about how he now suffers from black lung diseases among other respiratory illnesses and how the pollution from coal plants were adversely affecting not only his health, but the public’s too. His plea: "We’re dying, literally dying for you to help us"."
In 2014, Colorado Oil And Gas Spills Are Happening Twice A Day
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/29/3465290/colorado-oil-gas-spill/
"A Denver Post analysis of Colorado oil and gas spills so far in 2014 reveals that they are happening twice a day “and usually without anyone telling residents.”"
"A Denver Post analysis of Colorado oil and gas spills so far in 2014 reveals that they are happening twice a day “and usually without anyone telling residents.”"
Why The Koch Brothers Are So Interested In Who Becomes The Next Attorney General Of Colorado
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/31/3466357/colorado-ag-energy-koch/
"Probably not coincidentally, Coffman is a staunch supporter of the oil and gas industry who has vowed to use the position to protect the rights of frackers and drillers."
"Probably not coincidentally, Coffman is a staunch supporter of the oil and gas industry who has vowed to use the position to protect the rights of frackers and drillers."
Doomsday Trigger for Megadrought?
Doomsday Trigger for Megadrought?
"One of the worst North American droughts in history could be getting a whole lot worse."
"One of the worst North American droughts in history could be getting a whole lot worse."
Does NASA's Data Show Doomsday for New York City?
Does NASA's Data Show Doomsday for New York City?
"Unfortunately, we don't live in a sane world. We live in a world dominated by a fossil fuel industry that owns half of Washington and pretty much the entire Republican Party."
"Unfortunately, we don't live in a sane world. We live in a world dominated by a fossil fuel industry that owns half of Washington and pretty much the entire Republican Party."
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Utility Trade Group Funds ALEC Attack on Americans Using Solar
Utility Trade Group Funds ALEC Attack on Americans Using Solar
"Through ALEC's bill and campaign, the group has been pushing changes to state laws that would increase costs for homeowners with solar who sell excess energy back to the grid, known as “net metering.”
"Through ALEC's bill and campaign, the group has been pushing changes to state laws that would increase costs for homeowners with solar who sell excess energy back to the grid, known as “net metering.”
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Alabama state officials: We won’t comply with the EPA because God gave us coal
Alabama state officials: We won’t comply with the EPA because God gave us coal
"Alabama state officials say that EPA carbon standards violate God's law. Seriously."
"Alabama state officials say that EPA carbon standards violate God's law. Seriously."
Songbirds Dying From DDT in Michigan Yards
Songbirds Dying From DDT in Michigan Yards
"The birds’ brains contained concentrations of DDE, a breakdown product of DDT, from 155 to 1,043 parts per million, with an average of 552. “Thirty in the brain is the threshold for acute death,” Zwiernik said. “All the birds exceeded that by at least two- or three-fold, and many by much more than that.” Twelve of the 29 birds had brain lesions or liver abnormalities."
"The birds’ brains contained concentrations of DDE, a breakdown product of DDT, from 155 to 1,043 parts per million, with an average of 552. “Thirty in the brain is the threshold for acute death,” Zwiernik said. “All the birds exceeded that by at least two- or three-fold, and many by much more than that.” Twelve of the 29 birds had brain lesions or liver abnormalities."
Is the Future of the Planet in ALEC's Secret Hands?
Is the Future of the Planet in ALEC's Secret Hands?
"If want to have any chance of saving the human race from the greatest threat it has ever faced, then we need to start putting public interests ahead of corporate interests, and the only way we can do that is by getting money out of politics.
We need to amend the Constitution, to say that money is not speech, and that corporations are not people."
"If want to have any chance of saving the human race from the greatest threat it has ever faced, then we need to start putting public interests ahead of corporate interests, and the only way we can do that is by getting money out of politics.
We need to amend the Constitution, to say that money is not speech, and that corporations are not people."
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Near Miss: The Solar Superstorm Of July 2012
Near Miss: The Solar Superstorm Of July 2012
"Two years ago, Earth experienced a close shave just as perilous, but most newspapers didn't mention it. The "impactor" was an extremesolar storm, the most powerful in as much as 150+ years."
"Two years ago, Earth experienced a close shave just as perilous, but most newspapers didn't mention it. The "impactor" was an extremesolar storm, the most powerful in as much as 150+ years."
Thursday, July 24, 2014
These Top 10 Food Companies Control Nearly Everything We Eat
www.alternet.org/food/food-brands-climate-change
"A new map published on Business Insider shows the top 10 food companies and what they own, and not surprisingly, they own almost everything."
"A new map published on Business Insider shows the top 10 food companies and what they own, and not surprisingly, they own almost everything."
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Pennsylvania Fracking Regulators 'Woefully' Unprepared, Says State Audit
Pennsylvania Fracking Regulators 'Woefully' Unprepared, Says State Audit
"Placing the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvania residents at great risk, the state’s environmental regulatory body is "woefully" unprepared to monitor and regulate the shale oil and gas drilling boom, charged a report released by the state’s Inspector General on Tuesday."
"Placing the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvania residents at great risk, the state’s environmental regulatory body is "woefully" unprepared to monitor and regulate the shale oil and gas drilling boom, charged a report released by the state’s Inspector General on Tuesday."
CDC Head: Age of Antibiotic Resistance Is Nigh
CDC Head: Age of Antibiotic Resistance Is Nigh
"The growing threat of antibiotic resistance requires imminent action, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday."
"The growing threat of antibiotic resistance requires imminent action, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday."
Monday, July 21, 2014
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
The Brink of Mass Extinction
The Brink of Mass Extinction
"In the last decade alone, record high temperatures across the United States have outnumbered record low temperatures two to one, and the trend is both continuing and escalating."
"In the last decade alone, record high temperatures across the United States have outnumbered record low temperatures two to one, and the trend is both continuing and escalating."
Blockade at First Tar Sands Site in US Challenges 'Brazen Disregard for Climate Crisis' | Common Dreams
Blockade at First Tar Sands Site in US Challenges 'Brazen Disregard for Climate Crisis' | Common Dreams
"Happening now: Activists target construction at PR Spring tar sands site in Utah"
"Happening now: Activists target construction at PR Spring tar sands site in Utah"
Renewables Account for More Than Half of 2014's New US Energy Capacity
Renewables Account for More Than Half of 2014's New US Energy Capacity
"According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014."
"According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014."
Friday, July 18, 2014
NOAA State Of The Climate In 2013: ‘Our Planet Is Becoming A Warmer Place’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/18/3461677/noaa-state-of-the-climate-warmer/
"The planet kept warming at an unhealthy pace last year, according to a report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists led by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)."
"The planet kept warming at an unhealthy pace last year, according to a report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists led by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)."
US Lags Behind on Energy Efficiency, Study Shows | Common Dreams
US Lags Behind on Energy Efficiency, Study Shows | Common Dreams
"The U.S. ranks near the bottom of the second annual International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released Thursday by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy."
"The U.S. ranks near the bottom of the second annual International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released Thursday by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy."
Thank To Uncle Rupey, Now Two Continents Are Denying Climate Change
Thank To Uncle Rupey, Now Two Continents Are Denying Climate Change
"Australia and the US have a common enemy."
"Australia and the US have a common enemy."
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Corporate Greed Exacerbates Drought: Nestle Believes Water Is Not a Basic Human Right
www.politicususa.com/2014/07/16/corporate-greed-exacerbates-drought-nestle-believes-water-basic-human.html
"Although the extreme California drought is just one reason to take action against Nestle, the point is the giant corporation is pillaging a basic necessity for human life all over the world with little opposition and relative impunity. The company touts job creation as validation for draining the water supply dry and selling it back to thirsty Americans, but when they have exhausted the water supply, no amount of jobs or money will sustain life devoid of water."
"Although the extreme California drought is just one reason to take action against Nestle, the point is the giant corporation is pillaging a basic necessity for human life all over the world with little opposition and relative impunity. The company touts job creation as validation for draining the water supply dry and selling it back to thirsty Americans, but when they have exhausted the water supply, no amount of jobs or money will sustain life devoid of water."
Water Wars and Creeping Privatization
Water Wars and Creeping Privatization
"The newly enacted Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act holds promise for life in a world shaped by climate change. However, privatization proponents are working hard to privatize ownership and control our water infrastructure."
"The newly enacted Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act holds promise for life in a world shaped by climate change. However, privatization proponents are working hard to privatize ownership and control our water infrastructure."
Aussie Senate Repeals Carbon Tax, Ignores Their Own Extreme Weather
Aussie Senate Repeals Carbon Tax, Ignores Their Own Extreme Weather
"Australia, which has the notorious distinction of being the developed world’s worst polluter per head of population, voted to repeal a carbon tax on the country’s 300 biggest polluters."
"Australia, which has the notorious distinction of being the developed world’s worst polluter per head of population, voted to repeal a carbon tax on the country’s 300 biggest polluters."
Danger Zone: Major Nuclear Waste Dump Continues to Emit Dangerous Levels of Radiation
www.alternet.org/environment/danger-zone-major-nuclear-waste-dump-continues-emit-dangerous-levels-radiation
"Environmental radiation releases spiked again in mid-June around the surface site of the only U.S. underground, nuclear weapons waste storage facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico."
"Environmental radiation releases spiked again in mid-June around the surface site of the only U.S. underground, nuclear weapons waste storage facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico."
With Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change, Things Could Get Worse | Common Dreams
With Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change, Things Could Get Worse | Common Dreams
"There’s more bad news from the climate scientists. Not about global warming, where the news is never good, but about the impact nuclear weapons would have on the atmosphere, our climate, and food production if even a very small number were used in a limited, regional conflict."
"There’s more bad news from the climate scientists. Not about global warming, where the news is never good, but about the impact nuclear weapons would have on the atmosphere, our climate, and food production if even a very small number were used in a limited, regional conflict."
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Rightwingers Advised to Invest in Water as Fracking in Drought Areas Prompts Activism
Rightwingers Advised to Invest in Water as Fracking in Drought Areas Prompts Activism
"As a historic drought grips the U.S. southwest, towns in Texas and California are taking action to make sure precious fresh water is not wasted and spoiled through fracking.
At the same time, some investment advisors are urging right-wingers at the annual libertarian "Freedom Fest" to view drought and skyrocketing water prices as a major investment opportunity."
"As a historic drought grips the U.S. southwest, towns in Texas and California are taking action to make sure precious fresh water is not wasted and spoiled through fracking.
At the same time, some investment advisors are urging right-wingers at the annual libertarian "Freedom Fest" to view drought and skyrocketing water prices as a major investment opportunity."
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Koch-Funded Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Limits Public Chemical Disclosure After Deadly Explosion
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/09/3457624/greg-abbott-koch-chemical-west-texas/
"In reporting on Abbott’s decision, the Dallas Morning News wrote that “the fact that Abbott has taken thousands of dollars from political donors related to Koch Industries, a multinational corporation with extensive chemical interests, creates particularly noxious ‘optics’ for the Republican attorney general in his campaign for governor.”
That’s right, what Abbott was less willing to discuss was that his campaign has received more than $75,000 from Koch interests since the April 2013 explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant, including a $25,000 contribution from first-time donor Chase Koch, who recently became the head of Koch Industries’ fertilizer division."
"In reporting on Abbott’s decision, the Dallas Morning News wrote that “the fact that Abbott has taken thousands of dollars from political donors related to Koch Industries, a multinational corporation with extensive chemical interests, creates particularly noxious ‘optics’ for the Republican attorney general in his campaign for governor.”
That’s right, what Abbott was less willing to discuss was that his campaign has received more than $75,000 from Koch interests since the April 2013 explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant, including a $25,000 contribution from first-time donor Chase Koch, who recently became the head of Koch Industries’ fertilizer division."
California Charged with 'Rubber-Stamping' Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths | Common Dreams
California Charged with 'Rubber-Stamping' Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths | Common Dreams
"Environmental groups on Tuesday called out the state of California for illegally pushing new agricultural uses for certain pesticides despite mounting evidence that they are devastating honeybee populations."
"Environmental groups on Tuesday called out the state of California for illegally pushing new agricultural uses for certain pesticides despite mounting evidence that they are devastating honeybee populations."
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
How politics derailed EPA science on arsenic, endangering public health
www.publicintegrity.org/2014/06/28/15000/how-politics-derailed-epa-science-arsenic-endangering-public-health
"It is a battle between politics and science. Mining companies and rice producers, which could be hurt by the EPA’s findings, lobbied against them. But some of the most aggressive lobbying came from two pesticide companies that sell a weed killer containing arsenic."
"It is a battle between politics and science. Mining companies and rice producers, which could be hurt by the EPA’s findings, lobbied against them. But some of the most aggressive lobbying came from two pesticide companies that sell a weed killer containing arsenic."
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