http://mediamatters.org/research/2015/12/30/the-15-most-ridiculous-things-conservative-medi/207669
"2015 has been full of major landmarks in national and global efforts to address global warming. Yet you wouldn't know it if you inhabited the parallel universe of the conservative media, where media figures went to ridiculous and outrageous lengths to dismiss or deny climate science, attack the pope, scientists, and anyone else concerned with climate change, and defend polluting fossil fuel companies."
Friday, January 8, 2016
Watch The Very Worst GOP Anti-Science Moments Of 2015
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/01/02/watch-worst-gop-anti-science-moments-2015.html
"The U.S. Republican Party remained the only major political party in the world continuing to deny climate change."
"The U.S. Republican Party remained the only major political party in the world continuing to deny climate change."
Friday, January 1, 2016
10 of the Most Amazing Science Stories of 2015 (VIDEO) @alternet
10 of the Most Amazing Science Stories of 2015 (VIDEO) @alternet
"Some of the year’s biggest Google searches were science-related, with more than 10 million searches for water on Mars in October and 13 million for COP21 in November."
"Some of the year’s biggest Google searches were science-related, with more than 10 million searches for water on Mars in October and 13 million for COP21 in November."
Landmark Study Confirms Marijuana Extract Is Amazing Aid to Prevent Seizures in Children With Epilepsy @alternet
Landmark Study Confirms Marijuana Extract Is Amazing Aid to Prevent Seizures in Children With Epilepsy @alternet
"The annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society took place in early December, and the largest study presented confirmed the astounding benefits of medical cannabis to treat seizures."
"The annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society took place in early December, and the largest study presented confirmed the astounding benefits of medical cannabis to treat seizures."
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Security — Here's What Needs to Be Done @alternet
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Security — Here's What Needs to Be Done @alternet
"Global food security is not just about how much we grow. To achieve it, we need to look at the bigger picture, particularly at the way in which water and energy needs underpin production."
"Global food security is not just about how much we grow. To achieve it, we need to look at the bigger picture, particularly at the way in which water and energy needs underpin production."
322 Million Americans Rang in New Year and Wildlife Are Feeling the Squeeze @alternet
322 Million Americans Rang in New Year and Wildlife Are Feeling the Squeeze @alternet
"They call the U.S. home too, but many endangered species are increasingly threatened by human population growth."
"They call the U.S. home too, but many endangered species are increasingly threatened by human population growth."
Erin Brockovich: California Methane Gas Leak Is Worst U.S. Environmental Disaster Since BP Oil Spill @alternet
Erin Brockovich: California Methane Gas Leak Is Worst U.S. Environmental Disaster Since BP Oil Spill @alternet
"Runaway natural gas leak above Los Angeles has emitted more than 150 million pounds of methane since late October."
"Runaway natural gas leak above Los Angeles has emitted more than 150 million pounds of methane since late October."
Climate Chart of the Year? Record Heat, of Course @alternet
Climate Chart of the Year? Record Heat, of Course @alternet
"The world is getting hotter. And hotter, and hotter. As 2015 comes to a close, it will be the hottest year on record, besting the former record holder of 2014 (also known as last year)."
"The world is getting hotter. And hotter, and hotter. As 2015 comes to a close, it will be the hottest year on record, besting the former record holder of 2014 (also known as last year)."
WATCH: Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford and Kevin Spacey Lead All-Star Lineup for Eye-Opening Video Series on the Environment @alternet
WATCH: Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford and Kevin Spacey Lead All-Star Lineup for Eye-Opening Video Series on the Environment @alternet
"Liam Neeson, Edward Norton, Penelope Cruz , Reese Witherspoon and Robert Redford also contribute their voices to 'Nature Is Speaking,' which highlights the importance of nature conservation."
"Liam Neeson, Edward Norton, Penelope Cruz , Reese Witherspoon and Robert Redford also contribute their voices to 'Nature Is Speaking,' which highlights the importance of nature conservation."
Enormity of Billowing Methane Plume in California 'Cannot Be Overstated'
Enormity of Billowing Methane Plume in California 'Cannot Be Overstated'
"A pipe leak has been releasing an estimated tens of thousands of kilograms of methane into the air every hour since mid-October, leading environmentalists like Erin Brockovich to declare it "a catastrophe the scale of which has not been seen since the 2010 BP oil spill"."
"A pipe leak has been releasing an estimated tens of thousands of kilograms of methane into the air every hour since mid-October, leading environmentalists like Erin Brockovich to declare it "a catastrophe the scale of which has not been seen since the 2010 BP oil spill"."
Ten Weather Extremes That Defined Hottest Year Ever Recorded
Ten Weather Extremes That Defined Hottest Year Ever Recorded
"From droughts to floods to mega-storms, extreme weather over the past 365 days raises disturbing questions about future of climate chaos"
"From droughts to floods to mega-storms, extreme weather over the past 365 days raises disturbing questions about future of climate chaos"
Even Tumbling Fossil Fuel Prices Can't Deter Clean Energy Revolution
Even Tumbling Fossil Fuel Prices Can't Deter Clean Energy Revolution
"2015 saw 'a global surge for wind and solar energy, which occurred despite oil, coal and natural gas selling at bargain rates'."
"2015 saw 'a global surge for wind and solar energy, which occurred despite oil, coal and natural gas selling at bargain rates'."
How The Grinch Brothers Stole The Sun – So They Could Sell It Back To You
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/12/23/grinch-brothers-stole-sun-sell.html
"If the Grinch Brothers have their way, future growth of solar power in the United States will depend on their ability to steal the sun and sell it back to consumers"
"If the Grinch Brothers have their way, future growth of solar power in the United States will depend on their ability to steal the sun and sell it back to consumers"
The 5 Biggest Wins For America’s Public Lands And Wildlife In 2015
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/12/28/3735244/2015-public-lands-wins/
"Despite dozens of failed attempts by one of the most anti-environmental Congresses in history to roll back conservation laws, the Obama administration and lawmakers were able to secure several victories for America’s public lands in 2015."
"Despite dozens of failed attempts by one of the most anti-environmental Congresses in history to roll back conservation laws, the Obama administration and lawmakers were able to secure several victories for America’s public lands in 2015."
FOIA Request Shows Govt Lied About Lead in Water, Knowingly Poisoning Countless Children @alternet
FOIA Request Shows Govt Lied About Lead in Water, Knowingly Poisoning Countless Children @alternet
"Instead of keeping children safe from toxic chemicals, Michigan officials repeatedly lied about the safety of their drinking water even though they knew it was poisoned. Last month, the parents of these children and other Flint residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the governor and over a dozen other public officials responsible for failing an entire city. Unfortunately, no amount of money can compensate for the needless loss of a child’s developmental abilities."
"Instead of keeping children safe from toxic chemicals, Michigan officials repeatedly lied about the safety of their drinking water even though they knew it was poisoned. Last month, the parents of these children and other Flint residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the governor and over a dozen other public officials responsible for failing an entire city. Unfortunately, no amount of money can compensate for the needless loss of a child’s developmental abilities."
Alabama Gov. Spending $1.8M In Disaster Relief Money To Fix Up 2nd Mansion For Himself (VIDEO)
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/12/27/alabama-gov-spending-1-8m-in-disaster-relief-money-to-fix-up-2nd-mansion-for-himself-video/
"The Governor of Alabama, Republican Robert Bentley, has decided to spend between $1.5 million and $1.8 million of money given to it for disaster relief after the 2010 BP oil spill to finance a renovation of the Governor’s second mansion on the beach. Yes, the very same Governor who not that long ago announced the closure of 31 driver’s license offices in primarily black neighborhoods, because of “budget deficits.” Looks like we know where the Governor’s priorities lie."
"The Governor of Alabama, Republican Robert Bentley, has decided to spend between $1.5 million and $1.8 million of money given to it for disaster relief after the 2010 BP oil spill to finance a renovation of the Governor’s second mansion on the beach. Yes, the very same Governor who not that long ago announced the closure of 31 driver’s license offices in primarily black neighborhoods, because of “budget deficits.” Looks like we know where the Governor’s priorities lie."
Thursday, December 24, 2015
No Science Here: Big Oil Has Turned The House Into Their Private Lobbying Agency
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/no-science-here-big-oil-has-turned-the-house-into-their-private-lobbying-agency/
"It is an absolute travesty that such idiots have been allowed to take over a government committee overseeing what is perhaps the most dangerous issue of our time and run it like a joke, and yet that is exactly what a dangerous combination of unfettered corporate purchasing of lawmakers and delusional conservative anti-intellectualism have produced"
"It is an absolute travesty that such idiots have been allowed to take over a government committee overseeing what is perhaps the most dangerous issue of our time and run it like a joke, and yet that is exactly what a dangerous combination of unfettered corporate purchasing of lawmakers and delusional conservative anti-intellectualism have produced"
Friday, December 18, 2015
Who Is Smarter? The GOP Or Everyone Else In the World?
http://samuel-warde.com/2015/12/who-is-smarter-gop-or-world-on-climate-change/
"How can it be that the right wing Republicans sucking at the teat of the Koch brothers are the only people on Earth who have got it right? Instead of moving us forward, today’s GOP is intent on taking us backwards on so many fronts: women’s rights to equal pay and autonomy over their own bodies, minimum wage, worker’s rights to unionize, voting rights, health care, clean air and water, to name just a few of the issues. The GOP has demonstrated time and again that they are a party afraid of change and afraid to move forward; a party that embraces old, worn out ideas that have not worked in the past and will not work in the future; a party that dresses up those old ideas and tries to truck them out as new. And these are the people who know better than everyone else in the world? I don’t think so."
"How can it be that the right wing Republicans sucking at the teat of the Koch brothers are the only people on Earth who have got it right? Instead of moving us forward, today’s GOP is intent on taking us backwards on so many fronts: women’s rights to equal pay and autonomy over their own bodies, minimum wage, worker’s rights to unionize, voting rights, health care, clean air and water, to name just a few of the issues. The GOP has demonstrated time and again that they are a party afraid of change and afraid to move forward; a party that embraces old, worn out ideas that have not worked in the past and will not work in the future; a party that dresses up those old ideas and tries to truck them out as new. And these are the people who know better than everyone else in the world? I don’t think so."
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Brad Schimel's Dirty Power Play
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2015/12/12995/brad-schimels-dirty-power-play
"Schimel's decision to go to bat for polluters comes as no surprise."
"Schimel's decision to go to bat for polluters comes as no surprise."
Ted Cruz's three-hour hearing on climate change a pathetic waste of time except for denier shills
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/12/9/1458508/-Ted-Cruz-s-three-hour-hearing-on-climate-change-a-pathetic-waste-of-time-except-for-denier-shills
"Cruz’s little carnival show included four witnesses who spouted the same old Koch- and Exxon-funded lies that they and other “experts” have for years been slathering across every venue of public discourse they can poke themselves into. This despite the fact that Exxon has publicly started admitting that climate change is real and could be disastrous, no doubt in hopes of obscuring the fact the giant corporation worked diligently for more than three decades to persuade Americans that it’s not happening or, if it is, it’s no big deal and nothing can be done about it even if it is a big deal."
"Cruz’s little carnival show included four witnesses who spouted the same old Koch- and Exxon-funded lies that they and other “experts” have for years been slathering across every venue of public discourse they can poke themselves into. This despite the fact that Exxon has publicly started admitting that climate change is real and could be disastrous, no doubt in hopes of obscuring the fact the giant corporation worked diligently for more than three decades to persuade Americans that it’s not happening or, if it is, it’s no big deal and nothing can be done about it even if it is a big deal."
Jim Hightower | The Sleaze, Guilt and Punishment of Don Blankenship
Jim Hightower | The Sleaze, Guilt and Punishment of Don Blankenship
"Don Blankenship didn't get what he deserves in his federal trial, but he definitely deserves what he got. "Guilty," declared all 12 West Virginia jurors who pondered the charge that this arrogant and avaricious CEO of Massey Energy Company willfully conspired to violate America's mine safety laws. As a result of that conspiracy, 29 miners were essentially murdered by the corporation on April 5, 2010, in a horrific explosion deep inside Massey's Upper Big Branch coal mine. Blankenship, a multimillionaire right-wing ideologue, union-buster, and political heavyweight, ran the Upper Big Branch mine like a lawless third-world operator."
"Don Blankenship didn't get what he deserves in his federal trial, but he definitely deserves what he got. "Guilty," declared all 12 West Virginia jurors who pondered the charge that this arrogant and avaricious CEO of Massey Energy Company willfully conspired to violate America's mine safety laws. As a result of that conspiracy, 29 miners were essentially murdered by the corporation on April 5, 2010, in a horrific explosion deep inside Massey's Upper Big Branch coal mine. Blankenship, a multimillionaire right-wing ideologue, union-buster, and political heavyweight, ran the Upper Big Branch mine like a lawless third-world operator."
Republicans Give the Kochs and Big Oil Billions Annually To Export Domestic Oil
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/12/11/republicans-give-kochs-big-oil-billions-annually-export-domestic-oil.html
"As is their typical practice, Republicans are inserting a “rider” in the omnibus spending bill that eliminates the ban on American oil exports that was developed specifically to protect American consumers financially and strengthen America’s energy independence"
"As is their typical practice, Republicans are inserting a “rider” in the omnibus spending bill that eliminates the ban on American oil exports that was developed specifically to protect American consumers financially and strengthen America’s energy independence"
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The Oil Industry Is About To Get A Big Gift From Congress
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/12/09/3729646/oil-export-ban-likely-lifted-in-spending-bill/
"The decades-old oil export ban — which was developed to protect American consumers and support energy independence — is unlikely to survive into the new year."
"The decades-old oil export ban — which was developed to protect American consumers and support energy independence — is unlikely to survive into the new year."
Sanders' Climate Revolution Would Cut 80% of Emissions by 2050
Sanders' Climate Revolution Would Cut 80% of Emissions by 2050
"Environmental platform calls for swift shift to renewable power system, a ban on extreme extraction activities, and end of subsidies for Big Oil"
"Environmental platform calls for swift shift to renewable power system, a ban on extreme extraction activities, and end of subsidies for Big Oil"
ExxonMobil Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ 9°F to 12°F Global Warming Without Government Action
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/12/07/3728921/exxonmobil-warns-catastrophic-global-warming/
"Of course, thanks to excellent reporting by InsideClimate News, we now know ExxonMobil had been told by its own scientists in the 1970s and 1980s that climate change was human-caused and would reach catastrophic levels without reductions in carbon emissions. Yes, this is same ExxonMobil that then became the largest funder of disinformation on climate science and attacks on climate scientists until they were surpassed by the Koch Brothers in recent years — but that is a different (tragic) story. Hiatt’s point is to show “how dangerously extreme the Republican Party has become on climate change,” and that that “Republicans’ ideologically based denial is dangerous and cowardly.” After all, the oil giant ain’t Greenpeace. Yet unlike the national GOP leadership and its presidential candidates, “the company believes climate change is real, that governments should take action to combat it and that the most sensible action would be a revenue-neutral tax on carbon,” that taxes fossil fuels like coal and oil and returns the money to taxpayers."
"Of course, thanks to excellent reporting by InsideClimate News, we now know ExxonMobil had been told by its own scientists in the 1970s and 1980s that climate change was human-caused and would reach catastrophic levels without reductions in carbon emissions. Yes, this is same ExxonMobil that then became the largest funder of disinformation on climate science and attacks on climate scientists until they were surpassed by the Koch Brothers in recent years — but that is a different (tragic) story. Hiatt’s point is to show “how dangerously extreme the Republican Party has become on climate change,” and that that “Republicans’ ideologically based denial is dangerous and cowardly.” After all, the oil giant ain’t Greenpeace. Yet unlike the national GOP leadership and its presidential candidates, “the company believes climate change is real, that governments should take action to combat it and that the most sensible action would be a revenue-neutral tax on carbon,” that taxes fossil fuels like coal and oil and returns the money to taxpayers."
ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson has a Climate Science Problem (VIDEO)
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2015/12/12993/alec-ceo-lisa-nelson-has-climate-science-problem-video
"ALEC has a long history of denying climate change. It continues to take payments from fossil fuel companies like Koch Industries, ExxonMobil, and Peabody Energy. It was part of the American Petroleum Institute's leaked plan to manipulate the public's trust in climate scientists, spelled out in an erie memo from 1998. The group even hosts privately-funded events where ALEC legislators are taught how to deny climate change science by public relations consultants who have ties to fossil fuel companies."
"ALEC has a long history of denying climate change. It continues to take payments from fossil fuel companies like Koch Industries, ExxonMobil, and Peabody Energy. It was part of the American Petroleum Institute's leaked plan to manipulate the public's trust in climate scientists, spelled out in an erie memo from 1998. The group even hosts privately-funded events where ALEC legislators are taught how to deny climate change science by public relations consultants who have ties to fossil fuel companies."
Watch Arizona's NBC 12 And The Center For Media And Democracy Expose ALEC's Corporate Influence On State Laws
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2015/12/09/watch-arizonas-nbc-12-and-the-center-for-media/207379
"Phoenix Arizona's NBC affiliate KPNX hosted the Center for Media and Democracy's Executive Director Lisa Graves on the December 6 episode of Sunday Square Off to expose the American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) effort to push corporate backed model legislation in state legislatures."
"Phoenix Arizona's NBC affiliate KPNX hosted the Center for Media and Democracy's Executive Director Lisa Graves on the December 6 episode of Sunday Square Off to expose the American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) effort to push corporate backed model legislation in state legislatures."
Koch-Funded Special Interest Groups and Utilities Bankrolling ALEC Meeting
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2015/12/12989/koch-funded-special-interest-groups-and-utilities-bankrolling-alec-meeting
"Koch-funded groups and utilities are bankrolling ALEC's closed-door winter meeting and parties for state legislators that are underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, at a luxury resort and spa. The three-day gathering is bringing together lobbyists and legislators to plan their 2016 bill agenda for the upcoming legislative session."
"Koch-funded groups and utilities are bankrolling ALEC's closed-door winter meeting and parties for state legislators that are underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, at a luxury resort and spa. The three-day gathering is bringing together lobbyists and legislators to plan their 2016 bill agenda for the upcoming legislative session."
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Sanders Blasts Republicans for Corporate-Funded Climate Denialism
Sanders Blasts Republicans for Corporate-Funded Climate Denialism
"Recent studies have shown how corporations, led by ExxonMobil and the Koch family foundations, drive such anti-science ideology through the creation of climate disinformation think tanks and dissemination of coordinated contrarian messaging in mainstream media and public discourse."
"Recent studies have shown how corporations, led by ExxonMobil and the Koch family foundations, drive such anti-science ideology through the creation of climate disinformation think tanks and dissemination of coordinated contrarian messaging in mainstream media and public discourse."
Divestment Surges as Endowments Worth $3.4 Trillion Pull Funds From Fossil Fuels
Divestment Surges as Endowments Worth $3.4 Trillion Pull Funds From Fossil Fuels
"The "writing is on the wall" for the fossil fuel sector as more than 500 cities, banks, universities, and museums across the globe, representing over $3.4 trillion in total assets, have now pledged to pull their funds from polluting industries."
"The "writing is on the wall" for the fossil fuel sector as more than 500 cities, banks, universities, and museums across the globe, representing over $3.4 trillion in total assets, have now pledged to pull their funds from polluting industries."
ALEC Works to Scuttle Global Climate Agreement
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2015/12/12984/alec-works-scuttle-global-climate-agreement
"Chevron, Exxon, Peabody, Dominion, Duke Energy, and ALEC stalwart Koch Industries are just a few of the big names orchestrating ALEC’s pushback on the CPP."
"Chevron, Exxon, Peabody, Dominion, Duke Energy, and ALEC stalwart Koch Industries are just a few of the big names orchestrating ALEC’s pushback on the CPP."
Instead Of Accepting Climate Change, The GOP Has Declared War On Scientists
Instead Of Accepting Climate Change, The GOP Has Declared War On Scientists
"Whether it is Hillary Clinton, Planned Parenthood, the EPA, or climate change – the GOP finds themselves on the wrong side of science and the facts, so they try to slander the messenger instead."
"Whether it is Hillary Clinton, Planned Parenthood, the EPA, or climate change – the GOP finds themselves on the wrong side of science and the facts, so they try to slander the messenger instead."
Pentagon: Carly Fiorina Is An Idiot, Climate Change Is An “Immediate Risk” To National Security
http://www.occupydemocrats.com/pentagon-carly-fiorina-is-an-idiot-climate-change-is-an-immediate-risk-to-national-security/
"Well, we could listen to someone who can’t manage a company effectively, yet somehow thinks she has the necessary skills to be President — or we can see what actual experts on the matter have to say. A new Pentagon report says that climate change is an “urgent and growing threat to our national security"."
"Well, we could listen to someone who can’t manage a company effectively, yet somehow thinks she has the necessary skills to be President — or we can see what actual experts on the matter have to say. A new Pentagon report says that climate change is an “urgent and growing threat to our national security"."
The most important consequence of the Paris climate talks will be the fate of the oceans.
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2015/11/ocean_acidification_and_climate_change_at_the_paris_talks.html
"there’s increasing evidence that the world’s oceans are nearing the point of no return. They’re getting hit with a double whammy—rising temperatures and acidification—that together are forcing fundamental changes to the basis of the planet’s food chain. So far, the oceans have absorbed about 93 percent of all the additional heat energy trapped by rising greenhouse gas concentrations. That’s already prompted the loss of about 40 percent of the world’s coral reefs, accelerated by a series of worldwide bleaching events in which exceptionally warm water temperatures prompt normally symbiotic algae to become toxic—the most recent of which was just this year. Since coral reefs—the “rainforests of the sea”—support a quarter of all marine life on just 0.1 percent of the ocean area, a mass extinction may already be underway. If we lose the oceans, we lose everything."
"there’s increasing evidence that the world’s oceans are nearing the point of no return. They’re getting hit with a double whammy—rising temperatures and acidification—that together are forcing fundamental changes to the basis of the planet’s food chain. So far, the oceans have absorbed about 93 percent of all the additional heat energy trapped by rising greenhouse gas concentrations. That’s already prompted the loss of about 40 percent of the world’s coral reefs, accelerated by a series of worldwide bleaching events in which exceptionally warm water temperatures prompt normally symbiotic algae to become toxic—the most recent of which was just this year. Since coral reefs—the “rainforests of the sea”—support a quarter of all marine life on just 0.1 percent of the ocean area, a mass extinction may already be underway. If we lose the oceans, we lose everything."
Scientific Proof That Exxon And The Kochs Distorted The Public’s Understanding Of Climate Change
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/11/24/3725320/exxon-koch-climate-misinformation-polarizing/
"The study comes out at a time when ExxonMobil is facing increasing public scrutiny for its role in misleading the public about climate change. Several prominent politicians have called for a Department of Justice investigation into whether or not Exxon purposefully mislead the public about climate change, based on information published in a recent Inside Climate News investigation which found that Exxon’s internal research confirmed in 1977 that climate change is caused by carbon emissions from fossil fuels. Earlier this month, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a subpoena to Exxon, demanding records relating to its climate research."
"The study comes out at a time when ExxonMobil is facing increasing public scrutiny for its role in misleading the public about climate change. Several prominent politicians have called for a Department of Justice investigation into whether or not Exxon purposefully mislead the public about climate change, based on information published in a recent Inside Climate News investigation which found that Exxon’s internal research confirmed in 1977 that climate change is caused by carbon emissions from fossil fuels. Earlier this month, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a subpoena to Exxon, demanding records relating to its climate research."
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