Rick Santorum Perfectly Showcases Just How Ignorant Republicans Are About Science
"Maybe it’s time Rick Santorum takes his own advice and starts listening to the scientists."
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
5 Quotes From Teddy Roosevelt That Exemplify What It Means To Be A Progressive
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/08/31/3694934/teddy-roosevelt-progressive-environmentalsim-patriot/
"Yes, the famous Republican President Teddy Roosevelt would be what modern conservatives typically label a socialist tree-hugger."
"Yes, the famous Republican President Teddy Roosevelt would be what modern conservatives typically label a socialist tree-hugger."
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Consumer Reports calls latest Tesla best vehicle they've ever tested, right wing goes nuts
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/31/1417018/-Consumer-Reports-calls-latest-Tesla-best-vehicle-they-ve-ever-tested-right-wing-goes-nuts
"In other words, today's Tesla supercar is tomorrow's mid-range commuter. Tesla is building out technology for well-heeled early adopters that will (in three years, if anyone believes Tesla timetables anymore) soon be available in more affordable mass-market cars. For those of us hoping for a transition to clean transportation, this is pretty exciting stuff, and Tesla is proving that electric cars aren't golf-cart equivalents. Rather, they are better than the gas-powered supercars of today.
Which is all great news! Well, unless you are conservative and have a bug up your ass about clean air and renewable fuels that would eliminate dependence on petroleum from regressive regimes and lessen the need for wars. For those people, Consumer Reports now has a liberal agenda to destroy freedom."
"In other words, today's Tesla supercar is tomorrow's mid-range commuter. Tesla is building out technology for well-heeled early adopters that will (in three years, if anyone believes Tesla timetables anymore) soon be available in more affordable mass-market cars. For those of us hoping for a transition to clean transportation, this is pretty exciting stuff, and Tesla is proving that electric cars aren't golf-cart equivalents. Rather, they are better than the gas-powered supercars of today.
Which is all great news! Well, unless you are conservative and have a bug up your ass about clean air and renewable fuels that would eliminate dependence on petroleum from regressive regimes and lessen the need for wars. For those people, Consumer Reports now has a liberal agenda to destroy freedom."
More Bad News for Coal Country as Common Byproduct Found to be Radioactive
More Bad News for Coal Country as Common Byproduct Found to be Radioactive
"Coal ash, a common and unregulated byproduct of coal-fired power plants, has been found to contain high levels of radioactive contaminants, placing at great risk the countless number of people who live near such dumps—including the thousands of North Carolina residents affected by the 2014 Dan River spill."
"Coal ash, a common and unregulated byproduct of coal-fired power plants, has been found to contain high levels of radioactive contaminants, placing at great risk the countless number of people who live near such dumps—including the thousands of North Carolina residents affected by the 2014 Dan River spill."
'Big Moment' for California as Assembly Votes to Divest From Dirty Coal
'Big Moment' for California as Assembly Votes to Divest From Dirty Coal
"In a significant victory for the fossil fuel divestment movement, the California Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill requiring the state's two pension systems, CalPERS and CalSTRS, to release their holdings from coal investments."
"In a significant victory for the fossil fuel divestment movement, the California Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill requiring the state's two pension systems, CalPERS and CalSTRS, to release their holdings from coal investments."
General Mills Takes Climate Change Seriously Because You Can’t Make Wheaties Without Wheat
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/08/31/3696953/general-mills-climate-emissions-reduction-plan/
"On Monday, General Mills — the sixth-largest food company in the world — announced plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2025.
The announcement comes at a time when a growing number of major food companies are pledging to take more steps to encourage sustainability throughout their businesses. But General Mills’ plan is slightly unique, because it seeks to reduce carbon emissions throughout the company’s entire supply chain, from farm to landfill — a first for major food companies."
"On Monday, General Mills — the sixth-largest food company in the world — announced plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2025.
The announcement comes at a time when a growing number of major food companies are pledging to take more steps to encourage sustainability throughout their businesses. But General Mills’ plan is slightly unique, because it seeks to reduce carbon emissions throughout the company’s entire supply chain, from farm to landfill — a first for major food companies."
On Taking Climate Action, Even Wall Street Asks: 'Why Would You Not?'
On Taking Climate Action, Even Wall Street Asks: 'Why Would You Not?'
"Fortunately, the report finds that taking action to cut carbon pollution and slow global warming by investing in energy efficiency and renewable power generation would result in a positive return on investment, ultimately saving trillions of dollars."
"Fortunately, the report finds that taking action to cut carbon pollution and slow global warming by investing in energy efficiency and renewable power generation would result in a positive return on investment, ultimately saving trillions of dollars."
Thanks to Industrial Pollution, 90 Percent of Seabirds Have Plastic in Guts
Thanks to Industrial Pollution, 90 Percent of Seabirds Have Plastic in Guts
"Seabirds are particularly vulnerable to plastic ingestion due to their habits of eating floating particles that they mistake for fish eggs"
"Seabirds are particularly vulnerable to plastic ingestion due to their habits of eating floating particles that they mistake for fish eggs"
Big Bank Says It’s Going To Cost A Lot To Do Nothing On Global Warming
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/08/31/3696952/climate-action-costs-less-than-inaction-citibank-says/
"A new report from Citibank found that acting on climate change by investing in low-carbon energy would save the world $1.8 trillion through 2040, as compared to a business-as-usual scenario. In addition, not acting will cost an additional $44 trillion by 2060 from the “negative effects” of climate change."
"A new report from Citibank found that acting on climate change by investing in low-carbon energy would save the world $1.8 trillion through 2040, as compared to a business-as-usual scenario. In addition, not acting will cost an additional $44 trillion by 2060 from the “negative effects” of climate change."
Report: Extravagant CEO Pay Packages Are Fostering Planet's Destruction
Report: Extravagant CEO Pay Packages Are Fostering Planet's Destruction
"the complex cycle in which corporate bosses are given "enormous personal financial incentive" to promote the development of fossil fuels, which in turn allows them to donate ever-increasing funds to lobbyists and lawmakers who promote climate denial policies."
"the complex cycle in which corporate bosses are given "enormous personal financial incentive" to promote the development of fossil fuels, which in turn allows them to donate ever-increasing funds to lobbyists and lawmakers who promote climate denial policies."
How Charles Koch Prevents Clean Energy Businesses From Succeeding
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32615-how-charles-koch-prevents-clean-energy-businesses-from-succeeding
"the Kochs use their political influence and funding for efforts to repeal laws designed to support the deployment of more renewable electricity. Specifically, their political network's agenda includes weakening renewable energy standards, preventing customers from installing solar panels (by charging fees on people that go solar), and protecting the government monopolized electric utilities.
The facts are indisputable."
"the Kochs use their political influence and funding for efforts to repeal laws designed to support the deployment of more renewable electricity. Specifically, their political network's agenda includes weakening renewable energy standards, preventing customers from installing solar panels (by charging fees on people that go solar), and protecting the government monopolized electric utilities.
The facts are indisputable."
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Fox News’ inner struggle with climate misinformation
Fox News’ inner struggle with climate misinformation
"Research has shown that Fox News is a major driving force behind climate denial , decreasing viewer trust in scientists and the existence of global warming. In 2013, only 28% of Fox News’ climate science segments were accurate , although that was an improvement over its 7% accuracy in 2012."
"Research has shown that Fox News is a major driving force behind climate denial , decreasing viewer trust in scientists and the existence of global warming. In 2013, only 28% of Fox News’ climate science segments were accurate , although that was an improvement over its 7% accuracy in 2012."
How Dick Cheney Kicked off an Era of Cancer Clusters and Eco-Disasters from Fracking @alternet
How Dick Cheney Kicked off an Era of Cancer Clusters and Eco-Disasters from Fracking @alternet
"The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which holds the Halliburton Loophole, exempts oil and gas firms from environmental protection laws."
"The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which holds the Halliburton Loophole, exempts oil and gas firms from environmental protection laws."
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Ten Years Later, the “Halliburton Loophole” and America’s Dirty Fracking Boom
Ten Years Later, the “Halliburton Loophole” and America’s Dirty Fracking Boom
"For this we can thank the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the law that holds the Halliburton Loophole. Named after Dick Cheney and the notorious corporation he led before becoming vice president, the law (championed by Cheney and disgraced Enron founder Kenneth Lay, among others) explicitly exempted fracking operations from key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. These exemptions from one of America’s most fundamental environmental protection laws provided the oil and gas industry the immunity it required to develop a highly polluting process on a grand national scale."
"For this we can thank the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the law that holds the Halliburton Loophole. Named after Dick Cheney and the notorious corporation he led before becoming vice president, the law (championed by Cheney and disgraced Enron founder Kenneth Lay, among others) explicitly exempted fracking operations from key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. These exemptions from one of America’s most fundamental environmental protection laws provided the oil and gas industry the immunity it required to develop a highly polluting process on a grand national scale."
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Fukushima - Selling Out the Next Generation
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/32314-fukushima-selling-out-the-next-generation
"Japan has restarted its first nuclear reactor to generate power since 2013.
And that's really bad news."
"Japan has restarted its first nuclear reactor to generate power since 2013.
And that's really bad news."
Saturday, July 18, 2015
GOP Lawmakers Want to Kill America's Single Largest Conservation Funding Source @alternet
GOP Lawmakers Want to Kill America's Single Largest Conservation Funding Source @alternet
"In 1965, Congress forged a compact that has guided American offshore drilling policy for half a century. Through what is known as a conservation royalty, U.S. law requires that a portion of oil and gas companies’ revenues from drilling in the federally owned Outer Continental Shelf be invested in parks, open space, trails, and historic preservation projects across the country.
Today’s Congress — backed by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars from the fossil fuels industry — is about to break that promise. On September 30, Congress is expected to allow the country’s single largest funding source for land, water, and wildlife conservation — known as the Land and Water Conservation Fund, or LWCF — to disappear."
"In 1965, Congress forged a compact that has guided American offshore drilling policy for half a century. Through what is known as a conservation royalty, U.S. law requires that a portion of oil and gas companies’ revenues from drilling in the federally owned Outer Continental Shelf be invested in parks, open space, trails, and historic preservation projects across the country.
Today’s Congress — backed by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars from the fossil fuels industry — is about to break that promise. On September 30, Congress is expected to allow the country’s single largest funding source for land, water, and wildlife conservation — known as the Land and Water Conservation Fund, or LWCF — to disappear."
Friday, July 17, 2015
Food Disaster: Republicans Stomp on GMO Labeling @alternet
Food Disaster: Republicans Stomp on GMO Labeling @alternet
"With no debate and only a voice vote, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture today (July 14, 2015) passed out of committee H.R. 1599, a bill to preempt states’ rights to label GMOs."
"With no debate and only a voice vote, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture today (July 14, 2015) passed out of committee H.R. 1599, a bill to preempt states’ rights to label GMOs."
Ted Cruz Is Really Excited About Pluto. So Why Does He Want to Cripple NASA?
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/07/pluto-nasa-ted-cruz-new-horizons
"NASA is also one of the main purveyors of the satellite observations of Earth that are a basic necessity for many fields of Earth science."
"NASA is also one of the main purveyors of the satellite observations of Earth that are a basic necessity for many fields of Earth science."
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Ted Cruz at Secret Koch-Backed Fracking Lobby Group Meeting
Ted Cruz at Secret Koch-Backed Fracking Lobby Group Meeting
"Members of the forty year old Western Energy Alliance include massive fracking corporations like Devon Energy, Encana, Whiting, and Halliburton, as well as Koch Exploration Company, the fracking arm of the Charles and David Koch’s sprawling energy business."
"Members of the forty year old Western Energy Alliance include massive fracking corporations like Devon Energy, Encana, Whiting, and Halliburton, as well as Koch Exploration Company, the fracking arm of the Charles and David Koch’s sprawling energy business."
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Congressional Spending Bill Is an Extreme Attack on Public Lands and Wildlife @alternet
Congressional Spending Bill Is an Extreme Attack on Public Lands and Wildlife @alternet
"More than 25 anti-environmental riders have been inserted into the 2016 House Interior and Environment appropriations bill."
"More than 25 anti-environmental riders have been inserted into the 2016 House Interior and Environment appropriations bill."
Exxon Knew of Climate Change in 1981, Email Says — But It Funded Deniers for 27 More Years @alternet
Exxon Knew of Climate Change in 1981, Email Says — But It Funded Deniers for 27 More Years @alternet
"Exxon said on Wednesday that it now acknowledges the risk of climate change and does not fund climate change denial groups."
"Exxon said on Wednesday that it now acknowledges the risk of climate change and does not fund climate change denial groups."
Oil Company Exxon Knew About The Scientific Reality Of Climate Change In 1981
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/07/10/3678684/original-sin-denial-exxon-climate-change-1981/
"the Global Climate Coalition (GCC), an anti-action lobbying group backed by fossil fuel industries, ignored its own climate scientists during the 1990s while spreading disinformation about global warming. An internal report stating that the human causes of global warming “cannot be denied” was ignored by GCC leaders."
"the Global Climate Coalition (GCC), an anti-action lobbying group backed by fossil fuel industries, ignored its own climate scientists during the 1990s while spreading disinformation about global warming. An internal report stating that the human causes of global warming “cannot be denied” was ignored by GCC leaders."
Caught Red-Handed – Exxon Has Been Funding Climate Change Denial For 30+ Years
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/07/exxon-knew-human-caused-climate-change-was-real-in-1981/
"In a replay of the tobacco industry’s decades long stance that cigarettes posed no health risks, Exxon has been exposed for knowing since at least 1981 that the rapid climate change we are experiencing is caused by human activity. Despite having that knowledge, ExxonMobil, the largest oil company in the world, spent millions of dollars over the next 27 years promoting climate denial and misinformation."
"In a replay of the tobacco industry’s decades long stance that cigarettes posed no health risks, Exxon has been exposed for knowing since at least 1981 that the rapid climate change we are experiencing is caused by human activity. Despite having that knowledge, ExxonMobil, the largest oil company in the world, spent millions of dollars over the next 27 years promoting climate denial and misinformation."
Here's Why All the Bees Are Dying
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/07/climate-change-killing-bumblebees
"For about a decade, they've been dying off at an unprecedented rate—up to 30 percent per year, with a total loss of domesticated honeybee hives in the United States worth an estimated $2 billion."
"For about a decade, they've been dying off at an unprecedented rate—up to 30 percent per year, with a total loss of domesticated honeybee hives in the United States worth an estimated $2 billion."
Exxon Knew About Global Warming More Than 30 Years Ago
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/07/exxon-climate-change-email
"Exxon said on Wednesday that it now acknowledges the risk of climate change and does not fund climate change denial groups."
"Exxon said on Wednesday that it now acknowledges the risk of climate change and does not fund climate change denial groups."
Big Oil Knew. Big Oil Lied. And Planet Earth Got Fried.
Big Oil Knew. Big Oil Lied. And Planet Earth Got Fried.
"as early as 1981—nearly seven years before NASA scientist James Hansen made his famous testimony before Congress about the dangers of human-caused global warming—internal discussions about the reality of the threat were already occurring inside the corporate offices of ExxonMobil and others."
"as early as 1981—nearly seven years before NASA scientist James Hansen made his famous testimony before Congress about the dangers of human-caused global warming—internal discussions about the reality of the threat were already occurring inside the corporate offices of ExxonMobil and others."
Thursday, July 2, 2015
As Record Settlement Announced Over BP Gulf Oil Disaster, Lesson Is Clear: Clean Energy Now
As Record Settlement Announced Over BP Gulf Oil Disaster, Lesson Is Clear: Clean Energy Now
"BP and the Justice Department announced Thursday the agreement of an $18.7 billion settlement over federal, state, and local claims stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
"BP and the Justice Department announced Thursday the agreement of an $18.7 billion settlement over federal, state, and local claims stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
The oceans are in serious trouble, and there’s only one way to save them
The oceans are in serious trouble, and there’s only one way to save them
"The world’s oceans are in trouble. And when it comes to saving them, there’s only one choice to be made: either we significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, or we don’t."
"The world’s oceans are in trouble. And when it comes to saving them, there’s only one choice to be made: either we significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, or we don’t."
Obama Administration Takes A Big Step Forward On Marijuana Research
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2015/06/23/3672972/obama-admin-loosens-mj-research-restrictions/
"In April, NIDA acknowledged the findings of a St. George’s University of London study that found a reduction in tumors in mice exposed to the combination of cannabinoids, saying that future studies may lead to new medications. Domestically, science has challenged what some consider archaic reasoning for maintaining marijuana’s Schedule I status. An Emory University study conducted at the beginning of the year found that marijuana didn’t significantly affect lung function, supporting the findings of research conducted years earlier."
"In April, NIDA acknowledged the findings of a St. George’s University of London study that found a reduction in tumors in mice exposed to the combination of cannabinoids, saying that future studies may lead to new medications. Domestically, science has challenged what some consider archaic reasoning for maintaining marijuana’s Schedule I status. An Emory University study conducted at the beginning of the year found that marijuana didn’t significantly affect lung function, supporting the findings of research conducted years earlier."
Marijuana Is Now Legal in Oregon | Alternet
Marijuana Is Now Legal in Oregon | Alternet
"The Measure 91 marijuana legalization initiative approved by Oregon voters last November went into effect as of 12:01 a.m Pacific Time today."
"The Measure 91 marijuana legalization initiative approved by Oregon voters last November went into effect as of 12:01 a.m Pacific Time today."
Congressman Tries To Quietly Preserve Coal Loophole
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/30/3675364/coal-royalty-loophole-zinke/
"Before leaving Washington D.C. last week for a 4th of July break, a Montana Congressman quietly proposed a budget rider that would allow some of the world’s biggest coal companies to continue to dodge royalty payments owed to U.S. taxpayers."
"Before leaving Washington D.C. last week for a 4th of July break, a Montana Congressman quietly proposed a budget rider that would allow some of the world’s biggest coal companies to continue to dodge royalty payments owed to U.S. taxpayers."
The Supreme Court Just Delivered A Victory To Coal Plants That Want To Emit Unlimited Mercury
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/29/3673866/supreme-court-epa-mercury-pollution/
"Power plants will continue to be able to emit unlimited mercury, arsenic, and other pollutants"
"Power plants will continue to be able to emit unlimited mercury, arsenic, and other pollutants"
Big Texas Oil and Gas Torpedo a Small City's Effort to Ban Fracking — Bye Bye Local Democracy | Alternet
Big Texas Oil and Gas Torpedo a Small City's Effort to Ban Fracking — Bye Bye Local Democracy | Alternet
"Nullifying local efforts to ban fracking across the state, the law was backed by ALEC (The American Legislative Exchange Council), a nonprofit organization of conservative state legislators and private sector representatives that uses corporate contributions to draft and sell prepackaged conservative bills to state legislatures across the nation."
"Nullifying local efforts to ban fracking across the state, the law was backed by ALEC (The American Legislative Exchange Council), a nonprofit organization of conservative state legislators and private sector representatives that uses corporate contributions to draft and sell prepackaged conservative bills to state legislatures across the nation."
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Catholic And Evangelical Leaders Call On Lawmakers To Fight Climate Change
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/23/3673212/faith-leaders-back-pope-on-climate/
"On Tuesday, a group of religious leaders took out a full-page advertisement on the back page of Politico to offer resounding support for Pope Francis and his recently-released encyclical on the environment, a landmark work of Catholic teaching which argued that governments have a moral obligation to address human-caused climate change."
"On Tuesday, a group of religious leaders took out a full-page advertisement on the back page of Politico to offer resounding support for Pope Francis and his recently-released encyclical on the environment, a landmark work of Catholic teaching which argued that governments have a moral obligation to address human-caused climate change."
Koch Brothers Have Led Us Into The Largest Mass Extinction In 65 Million Years
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/koch-brothers-have-led-us-into-the-largest-mass-extinction-in-65-million-years/
"The study, led by Princeton, Stanford and the University of California-Berkeley found that vertebrates– which include birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians– are disappearing at rates 114 times faster than normal."
"The study, led by Princeton, Stanford and the University of California-Berkeley found that vertebrates– which include birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians– are disappearing at rates 114 times faster than normal."
Saturday, June 20, 2015
It’s Not Just Climate — Pope Francis Is Also Warning About The Health Of Our Oceans
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/20/3672094/pope-francis-encyclical-ocean-health/
"The ocean absorbs at least one quarter of emitted carbon dioxide, which increases the acidity of seawater through chemical reactions. Many marine species are highly sensitive to these changes, as they can only tolerate narrow ranges of pH. Oysters, clams and other shellfish are especially vulnerable because acidification make it more difficult for them to form the calcium carbonate that comprises their shells. Corals also struggle to build their skeletons in acidified water, to the detriment of the highly diverse array of species that depend on coral reefs."
"The ocean absorbs at least one quarter of emitted carbon dioxide, which increases the acidity of seawater through chemical reactions. Many marine species are highly sensitive to these changes, as they can only tolerate narrow ranges of pH. Oysters, clams and other shellfish are especially vulnerable because acidification make it more difficult for them to form the calcium carbonate that comprises their shells. Corals also struggle to build their skeletons in acidified water, to the detriment of the highly diverse array of species that depend on coral reefs."
The world spends 10 million dollars a minute to subsidize fossil fuels
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/06/16/1393362/-The-world-spends-10-million-dollars-a-minute-to-subsidize-fossil-fuels
"10 million dollars a minute that's 5.3 trillion dollars, more than the entire health spending of all the world's governments!
The picture is becoming clear. The reason fossil fuel extractors have been able to rule the world for the last century is because they are getting away with murder, literally. There are no consequences for the destruction they have caused to the health of the planet and to the health of our species."
"10 million dollars a minute that's 5.3 trillion dollars, more than the entire health spending of all the world's governments!
The picture is becoming clear. The reason fossil fuel extractors have been able to rule the world for the last century is because they are getting away with murder, literally. There are no consequences for the destruction they have caused to the health of the planet and to the health of our species."
Secretive Donors Gave U.S. Climate Denial Groups $125 Million Over Three Years | Alternet
Secretive Donors Gave U.S. Climate Denial Groups $125 Million Over Three Years | Alternet
"Organizations funded through the secretive donors operations are also working to roll back measures promoting wind and solar power and block planning for future sea-level rise in state capitals."
"Organizations funded through the secretive donors operations are also working to roll back measures promoting wind and solar power and block planning for future sea-level rise in state capitals."
Science: If Your State Government Is Pro-Environment, You’ll Have Cleaner Air
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/16/3670127/state-environmentalism-emisisons/
"A state legislature’s strong environmental voting record can translate into real results for states, according to a new study.
The study, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looked at greenhouse gas emissions data for all 50 states going back to 1990. Researchers then compared that emissions data to a range of other factors, including the environmental record of state legislators — determined by the League of Conservation Voters scorecard system — employment rate, and population. The researchers, both from Michigan State University, found that there was a correlation between the voting records of legislators and a state’s greenhouse gas emissions."
"A state legislature’s strong environmental voting record can translate into real results for states, according to a new study.
The study, published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looked at greenhouse gas emissions data for all 50 states going back to 1990. Researchers then compared that emissions data to a range of other factors, including the environmental record of state legislators — determined by the League of Conservation Voters scorecard system — employment rate, and population. The researchers, both from Michigan State University, found that there was a correlation between the voting records of legislators and a state’s greenhouse gas emissions."
Environmental Movement Is Achieving Cleaner Air in Key States | Alternet
Environmental Movement Is Achieving Cleaner Air in Key States | Alternet
"States with strong green voices perform better on cutting emissions whereas those with climate skeptic views fare poorly."
"States with strong green voices perform better on cutting emissions whereas those with climate skeptic views fare poorly."
Watch: Bernie Sanders DESTROYS Republican Climate Change Deniers In 2 Minutes
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/watch-bernie-sanders-destroys-republican-climate-change-deniers-in-2-minutes/
"Sanders then compares the artificial debate surrounding climate change research to the campaign funded by tobacco companies to convince America that smoking wasn’t harmful, which is a very striking way to look at it. The fossil fuel magnates who have the most to lose from carbon emission reduction have already bought themselves the Republican Congress, and they’re using the GOP as a mouthpiece to propagate a false narrative about global warming and its existence."
"Sanders then compares the artificial debate surrounding climate change research to the campaign funded by tobacco companies to convince America that smoking wasn’t harmful, which is a very striking way to look at it. The fossil fuel magnates who have the most to lose from carbon emission reduction have already bought themselves the Republican Congress, and they’re using the GOP as a mouthpiece to propagate a false narrative about global warming and its existence."
Pope Francis: Humans Are Turning the Earth Into an "Immense Pile of Filth"
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2015/06/pope-encyclical-climate-change-inequality
"A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system."
"A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system."
How Scott Walker Dismantled Wisconsin's Environmental Legacy
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-scott-walker-dismantled-wisconsin-s-environmental-legacy/
"As governor of Wisconsin, the likely Republican presidential nomination-seeker consistently dismissed science and sided with polluters"
"As governor of Wisconsin, the likely Republican presidential nomination-seeker consistently dismissed science and sided with polluters"
Mitch McConnell And The War On The Environment
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/06/mitch-mcconnell-war-environment/
"Instead of protecting the citizens of his own state and those residing in other states, it is obvious from the get-go that McConnell and the Republican Party as a whole are more intent on protecting corporate interests."
"Instead of protecting the citizens of his own state and those residing in other states, it is obvious from the get-go that McConnell and the Republican Party as a whole are more intent on protecting corporate interests."
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