Monday, September 22, 2014
42 Climate Scientists To Rick Scott: Climate Change ‘Is Not A Hypothetical’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3569347/rick-scott-climate-solutions-summit/
"As the Miami Herald reported, the five scientists who met with Scott — along with 37 other Florida-based climate scientists — wrote a letter to Scott and the rest of Florida’s policymakers Thursday, asking them to attend a Climate Science and Solutions Summit that the scientists are planning for the fall."
"As the Miami Herald reported, the five scientists who met with Scott — along with 37 other Florida-based climate scientists — wrote a letter to Scott and the rest of Florida’s policymakers Thursday, asking them to attend a Climate Science and Solutions Summit that the scientists are planning for the fall."
Global Investors Think Climate Action And Economic Well-Being Go Great Together
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/22/3570044/global-investors-climate-policy-statement/
"Over 340 global investors who represent more than $24 trillion are now on record that aggressive climate action is the friend rather than the enemy of the global economy."
"Over 340 global investors who represent more than $24 trillion are now on record that aggressive climate action is the friend rather than the enemy of the global economy."
Google Chairman: ALEC Is Lying About Climate Change And Funding Them Was A Mistake
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/22/3570463/google-says-alec-lies-about-climate-change/
"Google’s controversial decision to fund the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was a “mistake,” company chairman Eric Schmidt admitted on Monday, saying the group is spreading harmful lies about global warming and “making the world a much worse place"."
"Google’s controversial decision to fund the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was a “mistake,” company chairman Eric Schmidt admitted on Monday, saying the group is spreading harmful lies about global warming and “making the world a much worse place"."
Rockefeller Foundation Divesting Itself Of Fossil Fuel Investments
Rockefeller Foundation Divesting Itself Of Fossil Fuel Investments
"If it worked to end apartheid, why not to end apathy about climate change, right? This is a giant step in the right direction."
"If it worked to end apartheid, why not to end apathy about climate change, right? This is a giant step in the right direction."
'Flood Wall Street' Activists Are Shutting It Down Right Now
'Flood Wall Street' Activists Are Shutting It Down Right Now
"Monday morning, thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Wall Street and conduct mass civil disobedience to protest what organizers describe as the economic engine behind climate change. This demonstration, called Flood Wall Street, will consist of a mass sit-in near the New York Stock Exchange, emulating the tactics and some of the rhetoric of Occupy Wall Street."
"Monday morning, thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Wall Street and conduct mass civil disobedience to protest what organizers describe as the economic engine behind climate change. This demonstration, called Flood Wall Street, will consist of a mass sit-in near the New York Stock Exchange, emulating the tactics and some of the rhetoric of Occupy Wall Street."
Major Foundations and Investors, Including Heirs to Oil Fortune, Pledge Fossil Fuel Divesment
Major Foundations and Investors, Including Heirs to Oil Fortune, Pledge Fossil Fuel Divesment
"Prominent private philanthropies and charitable foundations, including one built from the oil fortune of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, are announcing their intention to divest from fossil fuel holdings on Monday as they make clear statements that the threat of climate change and the irresponsible behavior of the oil, coal, and natural gas companies has fueled their decision.
The pledges from the group of endowments and individuals, which formed earlier this year as the Global Divest-Invest Coalition, will total $50 billion in assets that will be removed from the fossil fuel sector and placed in clean energy investments instead."
"Prominent private philanthropies and charitable foundations, including one built from the oil fortune of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, are announcing their intention to divest from fossil fuel holdings on Monday as they make clear statements that the threat of climate change and the irresponsible behavior of the oil, coal, and natural gas companies has fueled their decision.
The pledges from the group of endowments and individuals, which formed earlier this year as the Global Divest-Invest Coalition, will total $50 billion in assets that will be removed from the fossil fuel sector and placed in clean energy investments instead."
'Beautiful': 400,000 March in NYC for Climate Action
'Beautiful': 400,000 March in NYC for Climate Action
"An estimated 400,000 people flooded the streets of New York City on Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
"An estimated 400,000 people flooded the streets of New York City on Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
Sunday, September 21, 2014
PHOTOS: Hundreds Of Thousands March In Biggest Climate Change Rally Ever
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/21/3570133/climate-march-photos/
"More than 300,000 people flocked to New York on Sunday to join the People’s Climate March, billed as the largest climate march in history."
"More than 300,000 people flocked to New York on Sunday to join the People’s Climate March, billed as the largest climate march in history."
'Historic': 300,000+ March in NYC for Climate Action
'Historic': 300,000+ March in NYC for Climate Action
"A crowd of at least 310,000 flooded the streets of New York Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
"A crowd of at least 310,000 flooded the streets of New York Sunday for the historic People's Climate March, billed as the largest demonstration of its kind in history, organized by more than 1,500 organizations including indigenous, faith, labor, environmental justice, social justice, youth, and climate activism groups."
Tens Of Thousands Crowd New York For Climate March
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/21/climate-march_n_5856836.html
"An international day of action on climate change brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York on Sunday, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue for five years."
"An international day of action on climate change brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York on Sunday, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue for five years."
Democracy Now! Livestream: People's Climate March
Democracy Now! Livestream: People's Climate March
"Democracy Now! is broadcasting live via our website from the People’s Climate March in New York City"
"Democracy Now! is broadcasting live via our website from the People’s Climate March in New York City"
People's Climate March To Draw Thousands To Streets Of New York City (WATCH LIVE)
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/21/peoples-climate-march-live_n_5855906.html
"More than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in New York City today for the long-awaited People's Climate March."
"More than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in New York City today for the long-awaited People's Climate March."
'The Whole World Watching': The Largest Climate March in History
'The Whole World Watching': The Largest Climate March in History
"Over 100,000 people are expected to participate in Manhattan; close to 500 buses are coming in from nearly all 50 states; more than 32 marching bands are ready to play."
"Over 100,000 people are expected to participate in Manhattan; close to 500 buses are coming in from nearly all 50 states; more than 32 marching bands are ready to play."
Friday, September 19, 2014
Brushing Your Teeth With Plastic? Dentists Say Microbeads Bad News
Brushing Your Teeth With Plastic? Dentists Say Microbeads Bad News
"The small pieces of plastic known as "microbeads" found in some facial scrubs and body wash have recently garnered scrutiny, and a ban in the state of Illinois, for the pollution they send into waterways. But dentists warn that similar tiny plastic beads can also be found in major toothpaste brands, posing threats to dental health."
"The small pieces of plastic known as "microbeads" found in some facial scrubs and body wash have recently garnered scrutiny, and a ban in the state of Illinois, for the pollution they send into waterways. But dentists warn that similar tiny plastic beads can also be found in major toothpaste brands, posing threats to dental health."
Vermont's Largest City Marks Major Climate Goal
Vermont's Largest City Marks Major Climate Goal
"While few local governments have taken any serious steps to address for the pending climate crisis, the city of Burlington, Vermont—home to roughly 42,000 people—now boasts a 100 percent renewable energy supply."
"While few local governments have taken any serious steps to address for the pending climate crisis, the city of Burlington, Vermont—home to roughly 42,000 people—now boasts a 100 percent renewable energy supply."
From Frontlines of Climate Change, an Urgent Challenge to World Leaders
From Frontlines of Climate Change, an Urgent Challenge to World Leaders
"Marshall Islands president's video address shames world's polluters in advance of UN Climate Summit"
"Marshall Islands president's video address shames world's polluters in advance of UN Climate Summit"
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Why We’ll Be Marching in the Largest Climate Change Demonstration in History | The Nation
Why We’ll Be Marching in the Largest Climate Change Demonstration in History | The Nation
"On Sunday, September 21st, a huge crowd will march through the middle of Manhattan. It will almost certainly be the largest rally about climate change in human history, and one of the largest political protests in many years in New York. More than 1,000 groups are coordinating the march—environmental justice groups, faith groups, labor groups—which means there’s no one policy ask. Instead, it’s designed to serve as a loud and pointed reminder to our leaders, gathering that week at the United Nations to discuss global warming, that the next great movement of the planet’s citizens centers on our survival and their pathetic inaction."
"On Sunday, September 21st, a huge crowd will march through the middle of Manhattan. It will almost certainly be the largest rally about climate change in human history, and one of the largest political protests in many years in New York. More than 1,000 groups are coordinating the march—environmental justice groups, faith groups, labor groups—which means there’s no one policy ask. Instead, it’s designed to serve as a loud and pointed reminder to our leaders, gathering that week at the United Nations to discuss global warming, that the next great movement of the planet’s citizens centers on our survival and their pathetic inaction."
Are You Ready to 'Disrupt'? Climate Movement Readies Global Mobilization
Are You Ready to 'Disrupt'? Climate Movement Readies Global Mobilization
"On Sunday night, a new documentary film highlighting the intertwined story of the climate crisis and the growing social movement which has grown in response to it was released online for national screenings that took place in people's home and public meeting spaces."
"On Sunday night, a new documentary film highlighting the intertwined story of the climate crisis and the growing social movement which has grown in response to it was released online for national screenings that took place in people's home and public meeting spaces."
Faulty shale gas wells contaminated drinking water in two states
www.southernstudies.org/2014/09/faulty-shale-gas-wells-contaminated-drinking-water.html
"Scientists from Duke University, Ohio State, Stanford, Dartmouth, and the University of Rochester found eight clusters of drinking-water wells that were contaminated as a result of gas well integrity problems including poor casing and cementing. One of the contaminated clusters was in Texas and seven were in Pennsylvania,"
"Scientists from Duke University, Ohio State, Stanford, Dartmouth, and the University of Rochester found eight clusters of drinking-water wells that were contaminated as a result of gas well integrity problems including poor casing and cementing. One of the contaminated clusters was in Texas and seven were in Pennsylvania,"
Largest City In Vermont Now Gets All Its Power From Wind, Water And Biomass
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/15/3567307/vermont-renewable-power/
"The 42,000 people living in Burlington, Vermont can now feel confident that when they turn on their TVs or power up their computers they are using renewable energy. With the purchase of the 7.4 megawatt Winooski One hydroelectric project earlier this month, the Burlington Electric Department now owns or contracts renewable sources — including wind, hydro, and biomass — equivalent to the city’s needs."
"The 42,000 people living in Burlington, Vermont can now feel confident that when they turn on their TVs or power up their computers they are using renewable energy. With the purchase of the 7.4 megawatt Winooski One hydroelectric project earlier this month, the Burlington Electric Department now owns or contracts renewable sources — including wind, hydro, and biomass — equivalent to the city’s needs."
The Great Avian Die-Off: Two Reports Point to Grim Future for US Birds
The Great Avian Die-Off: Two Reports Point to Grim Future for US Birds
"Birds are a meaningful barometer for the general health of an ecosystem. They are high up on the food chain, meaning that contamination at the bottom will travel its way up the ladder."
"Birds are a meaningful barometer for the general health of an ecosystem. They are high up on the food chain, meaning that contamination at the bottom will travel its way up the ladder."
NASA: Warmest August Ever
NASA: Warmest August Ever
"August 2014 was the warmest since records began in 1880, new data from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies reveals."
"August 2014 was the warmest since records began in 1880, new data from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies reveals."
Coca Cola, Heinz And Other Major Food Companies Warn Climate Change Threatens Business
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/15/3566246/food-companies-climate-risk-disclosure/
"Here are seven other big food companies that disclose to investors that climate change poses a threat to their products and bottom lines."
"Here are seven other big food companies that disclose to investors that climate change poses a threat to their products and bottom lines."
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Push To Impose Extra Fees On Solar Customers Draws Outrage In Wisconsin
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/14/3567244/utility-fees-end-wisconsin-solar/
"A recent move by Wisconsin utility We Energies to not only raise electricity rates on all consumers but also to add an additional charge on those who produce their own energy and sell it back to the grid has sparked outrage within the state and beyond."
"A recent move by Wisconsin utility We Energies to not only raise electricity rates on all consumers but also to add an additional charge on those who produce their own energy and sell it back to the grid has sparked outrage within the state and beyond."
The Fukushima Disaster Continues to Worsen
www.alternet.org/world/fukushima-disaster-continues-worsen
"Radioactive water flows continuously into the Pacific at the rate of about 107,600 gallons per day."
"Radioactive water flows continuously into the Pacific at the rate of about 107,600 gallons per day."
Friday, September 12, 2014
House GOP: Destroying “big government” is more important than clean water for Americans
House GOP: Destroying “big government” is more important than clean water for Americans
"Question: Which do you think House Republicans were focusing on Tuesday night when they voted to block the EPA’s regulatory powers with regards to clean water? Were they concerned about high-profile debacles this year that cut off access to drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people — like West Virginia’s chemical spill, or this summer’s algae bloom in Toledo? Or were they obsessing over perceived “federal overreach” that has no basis in reality?
Bingo."
"Question: Which do you think House Republicans were focusing on Tuesday night when they voted to block the EPA’s regulatory powers with regards to clean water? Were they concerned about high-profile debacles this year that cut off access to drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people — like West Virginia’s chemical spill, or this summer’s algae bloom in Toledo? Or were they obsessing over perceived “federal overreach” that has no basis in reality?
Bingo."
Friday, September 5, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
'Severe... Pervasive... Irreversible": IPCC's Devastating Climate Change Conclusions
'Severe... Pervasive... Irreversible": IPCC's Devastating Climate Change Conclusions
"Climate change is here. Climate change is now. Climate change will be significantly more dangerous, deadly, and expensive if nothing is done to correct humanity's course, but aspects of future shifts are probably already irreversible."
"Climate change is here. Climate change is now. Climate change will be significantly more dangerous, deadly, and expensive if nothing is done to correct humanity's course, but aspects of future shifts are probably already irreversible."
How A New Group Is Helping Nonprofits In West Virginia Get Solar Panels For Just $1
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/27/3476229/shepherdstown-church-solar-project/
"A church in West Virginia just got 60 panels installed on its roof for $1, thanks to a local group that’s making it easier and cheaper for nonprofits in the state to go solar."
"A church in West Virginia just got 60 panels installed on its roof for $1, thanks to a local group that’s making it easier and cheaper for nonprofits in the state to go solar."
Thyroid Cancer in Young People Surges in Fukushima Since Nuclear Meltdown
Thyroid Cancer in Young People Surges in Fukushima Since Nuclear Meltdown
"The impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown on the region's young people is starting to add up."
"The impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown on the region's young people is starting to add up."
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Secret Internal Document Urging Closure of California Nuclear Plant Revealed
Secret Internal Document Urging Closure of California Nuclear Plant Revealed
"In a report written last year but not made public until Monday, a former federal inspector expresses uncertainty over whether California's last operating nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon, could withstand strong shaking from nearby earthquake faults."
"In a report written last year but not made public until Monday, a former federal inspector expresses uncertainty over whether California's last operating nuclear plant, Diablo Canyon, could withstand strong shaking from nearby earthquake faults."
Monday, August 25, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
“This is a war”: A conflict photographer takes on the rapidly escalating poaching crisis
“This is a war”: A conflict photographer takes on the rapidly escalating poaching crisis
"Organized, aggressive and hugely profitable poaching operations are on the rise"
"Organized, aggressive and hugely profitable poaching operations are on the rise"
Doctors Outraged By Claims That Health Officials Ignored Residents Sickened By Drilling
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/20/3473769/pennsylvania-health-professionals-fracking-health/
"Pennsylvania doctors, nurses, and health policy experts are calling for a statewide investigation into claims that the state Department of Health has a policy of telling its employees never to talk to residents who complain of negative health effects from fracking, according to letter sent to state Gov. Tom Corbett and other elected officials on Tuesday."
"Pennsylvania doctors, nurses, and health policy experts are calling for a statewide investigation into claims that the state Department of Health has a policy of telling its employees never to talk to residents who complain of negative health effects from fracking, according to letter sent to state Gov. Tom Corbett and other elected officials on Tuesday."
Michigan Is Taking The Radioactive Fracking Waste That Other States Rejected
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/20/3473535/michigan-radioactive-fracking-waste/
"Michigan is accepting the radioactive fracking waste that other states’ regulations prevent them from keeping."
"Michigan is accepting the radioactive fracking waste that other states’ regulations prevent them from keeping."
Oklahoma Gets Hit With 20 Earthquakes In One Day
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/20/3473502/oklahoma-hit-with-20-earthquakes/
"Oklahoma’s Geology Survey recorded an unprecedented 20 small earthquakes across the state on Tuesday, highlighting the dramatic increase of seismic activity that has occurred there as the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing — otherwise known as fracking — has spread across the state."
"Oklahoma’s Geology Survey recorded an unprecedented 20 small earthquakes across the state on Tuesday, highlighting the dramatic increase of seismic activity that has occurred there as the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing — otherwise known as fracking — has spread across the state."
North Carolina Newspapers Keep Fracking Data in the Dark
North Carolina Newspapers Keep Fracking Data in the Dark
"If North Carolina's proposed regulations are implemented, some of the state's most visited areas will be industrialized and public health may be compromised."
"If North Carolina's proposed regulations are implemented, some of the state's most visited areas will be industrialized and public health may be compromised."
Thanks To The Clean Air Act, We Breathe 3 Million Fewer Tons Of Toxins Each Year
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/22/3474535/epa-report-cleaner-air/
"Actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act have caused U.S. toxic air emissions to drop “significantly” — in some cases by more than half — since the law was amended in 1990, the regulatory agency told Congress in a report Thursday."
"Actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act have caused U.S. toxic air emissions to drop “significantly” — in some cases by more than half — since the law was amended in 1990, the regulatory agency told Congress in a report Thursday."
Ecologists Just Saved Miles Of Texas Coastline Using BP Oil Spill Money
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/22/3474439/conservation-land-texas-bp/
"Twenty-seven square miles of pristine coastal land along the central Texas coastline between Houston and Corpus Christi will now be preserved for future generations after a decades-long effort by environmental groups and $34.5 million from penalties paid by BP and Transocean after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster."
"Twenty-seven square miles of pristine coastal land along the central Texas coastline between Houston and Corpus Christi will now be preserved for future generations after a decades-long effort by environmental groups and $34.5 million from penalties paid by BP and Transocean after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster."
Thursday, August 21, 2014
CMD again Target of Attack-Dog Journalism
CMD again Target of Attack-Dog Journalism
"This latest clunky attempt has all the hallmarks of James O'Keefe."
"This latest clunky attempt has all the hallmarks of James O'Keefe."
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Canada’s despicable climate censorship: Government scientists need permission to tweet basic facts
Canada’s despicable climate censorship: Government scientists need permission to tweet basic facts
"New documents reveal the extent of the government's maddening policy of "suppression through bureaucracy"."
"New documents reveal the extent of the government's maddening policy of "suppression through bureaucracy"."
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Big oil has been illegally using diesel fuel and lying about it
Big oil has been illegally using diesel fuel and lying about it
"Between 2010 and July 2014 at least 351 wells were fracked using diesel fuels without a permit, a new report found"
"Between 2010 and July 2014 at least 351 wells were fracked using diesel fuels without a permit, a new report found"
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Solar Power Gets Hot, Hot, Hot
Solar Power Gets Hot, Hot, Hot
"The solar industry now employs at least 142,000 people in the United States. Solar workers outnumber coal miners in this country. In Texas, solar supports more jobs than ranching and California has more solar workers than actors. Wind jobs are growing fast too. They hit a total of 80,000 last year.
Sorry, ALEC. Even the reddest states can’t ignore this rising tide of green jobs."
"The solar industry now employs at least 142,000 people in the United States. Solar workers outnumber coal miners in this country. In Texas, solar supports more jobs than ranching and California has more solar workers than actors. Wind jobs are growing fast too. They hit a total of 80,000 last year.
Sorry, ALEC. Even the reddest states can’t ignore this rising tide of green jobs."
Saturday, August 9, 2014
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