http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/27/3582322/kansas-wind-governors-race-koch/
"Kansas is not only home to plentiful wind resources, it is also home to the ultraconservative Kochs, whose affiliated groups have spearheaded many of the attacks on clean energy across the country."
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Obama Launches Solar Energy Job Program For 50,000 Veterans
http://samuel-warde.com/2014/10/obama-launches-solar-energy-program/
"Cue the howling from the right. They won’t take this lying down. You can expect to see a lot of Koch funded ads spreading the lie that renewable energy will be the death knell for our economy. Nothing could be further from the truth, and the truth is that the age of fossil fuels is on the way out and the age of renewable, sustainable energy is on the way in. It’s get on board or get out of the way because this train ain’t stopping for the Koch brothers and their paid minions."
"Cue the howling from the right. They won’t take this lying down. You can expect to see a lot of Koch funded ads spreading the lie that renewable energy will be the death knell for our economy. Nothing could be further from the truth, and the truth is that the age of fossil fuels is on the way out and the age of renewable, sustainable energy is on the way in. It’s get on board or get out of the way because this train ain’t stopping for the Koch brothers and their paid minions."
Friday, October 17, 2014
Monsanto Spends Millions in Bid to Defeat Local GMO Labeling Initiative
Monsanto Spends Millions in Bid to Defeat Local GMO Labeling Initiative
"Monsanto, the largest genetically-modified seed corporation in the world, has so far spent over $4 million in a bid to crush an Oregon initiative, up for vote in November, to mandate the labeling of genetically engineered food."
"Monsanto, the largest genetically-modified seed corporation in the world, has so far spent over $4 million in a bid to crush an Oregon initiative, up for vote in November, to mandate the labeling of genetically engineered food."
Purchase of Election by Chevron Shows We Have 'Oligarchy, Not Democracy': Sanders
Purchase of Election by Chevron Shows We Have 'Oligarchy, Not Democracy': Sanders
"The Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders was in the city of Richmond, California on Thursday and said local elections in the city have become prime examples of how U.S. politics, at all levels, have become corrupted by the unlimited amount of money wealthy corporations and individuals can spend on campaigns."
"The Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders was in the city of Richmond, California on Thursday and said local elections in the city have become prime examples of how U.S. politics, at all levels, have become corrupted by the unlimited amount of money wealthy corporations and individuals can spend on campaigns."
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Mainstream US Corporate Media Ignore Increased Fukushima Water Radioactivity
Mainstream US Corporate Media Ignore Increased Fukushima Water Radioactivity
"According to The Japan Times, the news gets worse: "In addition, materials that emit beta rays, such as strontium-90, which causes bone cancer, also shattered records with a reading of 1.2 million becquerels, the utility said of the sample"."
"According to The Japan Times, the news gets worse: "In addition, materials that emit beta rays, such as strontium-90, which causes bone cancer, also shattered records with a reading of 1.2 million becquerels, the utility said of the sample"."
Why Is Chevron Trying to Buy the Government of This Northern California City?
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/why-chevron-trying-buy-government-northern-california-city
"This comes only two years after an explosion at a local Chevron plant sent 15,000 people to the hospital."
"This comes only two years after an explosion at a local Chevron plant sent 15,000 people to the hospital."
Attention deniers: Earth just had its hottest September ever recorded
Attention deniers: Earth just had its hottest September ever recorded
"Since climate deniers love it when NASA says something that can be deliberately skewed as suggesting that the planet isn’t warming, here’s hoping everyone pays attention to this announcement, too: according to the U.S. space agency, last September was Earth’s hottest on record."
"Since climate deniers love it when NASA says something that can be deliberately skewed as suggesting that the planet isn’t warming, here’s hoping everyone pays attention to this announcement, too: according to the U.S. space agency, last September was Earth’s hottest on record."
Hundreds Of Hunting And Fishing Groups Voice Their Support For Action On Climate Change
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/10/3578498/hunting-fishing-groups-support-climate-action/
"On Wednesday, 325 hunting, fishing, and outdoors groups and individuals signed a letter to the president voicing their support for the Administration’s rule aimed at curbing carbon emissions from existing power plants. The sportsmen’s groups, which include Trout Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, are part of what they say is a $90 billion hunting and fishing industry and combined represent millions of members."
"On Wednesday, 325 hunting, fishing, and outdoors groups and individuals signed a letter to the president voicing their support for the Administration’s rule aimed at curbing carbon emissions from existing power plants. The sportsmen’s groups, which include Trout Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, are part of what they say is a $90 billion hunting and fishing industry and combined represent millions of members."
New Study Details Alarming Acceleration In Sea Level Rise
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/15/3579893/sea-level-rise-faster-6000-years/
"Melting polar and glacial ice and thermally expanding ocean water have accelerated sea level rise to the highest rate in at least 6,000 years according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
"Melting polar and glacial ice and thermally expanding ocean water have accelerated sea level rise to the highest rate in at least 6,000 years according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences."
California Aquifers Poisoned by Fracking While State's Water Shortage Becomes Grim
http://www.alternet.org/fracking/california-aquifers-poisoned-fracking-while-states-water-shortage-becomes-grim
"In the midst of the worst drought in California’s history comes news that hydrofracking operations are polluting the state’s dwindling water supplies."
"In the midst of the worst drought in California’s history comes news that hydrofracking operations are polluting the state’s dwindling water supplies."
Pentagon Says Global Warming Poses an Immediate Risk to National Security
http://www.alternet.org/us-defense-secretary-hagel-outlines-militarys-response-climate-change-threat-multiplier
"Hagel said the U.S. military refers to climate change as a “threat multiplier” because it has the potential to exacerbate many of today’s challenges – from infectious disease to terrorism."
"Hagel said the U.S. military refers to climate change as a “threat multiplier” because it has the potential to exacerbate many of today’s challenges – from infectious disease to terrorism."
In Senate Debate, Rep. Cassidy Says ‘Not Sure Climate Change Is The Issue’ As Louisiana Sheds Coastline
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/15/3580032/lousiana-cassidy-landrieu-climate-coastal-land-loss/
"Every hour, the state loses about a football field’s worth of land, and over the last 80 years some 2,000 square miles of the state’s ecologically diverse coastal marshland has succumbed to open water."
"Every hour, the state loses about a football field’s worth of land, and over the last 80 years some 2,000 square miles of the state’s ecologically diverse coastal marshland has succumbed to open water."
Pentagon: Global Warming Poses ‘Immediate Risk’ To National Security
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/14/3579338/pentagon-global-warming-national-security/
"In terms of U.S. defense strategy, climate change is a “threat multiplier” that can worsen national security problems such as terrorism and infectious disease spread, according to a new Pentagon report released Monday."
"In terms of U.S. defense strategy, climate change is a “threat multiplier” that can worsen national security problems such as terrorism and infectious disease spread, according to a new Pentagon report released Monday."
Paul Ryan Still Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About On Climate Change
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/14/3579499/paul-ryan-debate-climate-change/
"On Monday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) reiterated that he doesn’t think climate change is worth fighting, or that human beings are to blame."
"On Monday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) reiterated that he doesn’t think climate change is worth fighting, or that human beings are to blame."
Senate Candidate Admits Cause Of Climate Change, Still Won’t Do Anything About It
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/07/3576735/senate-candidate-climate-change/
"Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), in a neck-and-neck fight to unseat Sen. Mark Udall and under pressure to moderate his views in an increasingly blue state, is trying to have it both ways on climate change."
"Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), in a neck-and-neck fight to unseat Sen. Mark Udall and under pressure to moderate his views in an increasingly blue state, is trying to have it both ways on climate change."
California’s Drought Is So Bad, Even Its Hydropower Is Drying Up
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/07/3576715/california-drought-hydropower/
"California’s ability to produce renewable energy from hydroelectric dams has been significantly hampered over the last few years because of an increasingly severe and widespread drought, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday."
"California’s ability to produce renewable energy from hydroelectric dams has been significantly hampered over the last few years because of an increasingly severe and widespread drought, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday."
‘The Other CO2 Problem’: How Acidic Oceans Will Cost Our Economy Billions
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/09/3577544/ocean-acidification-cost/
"Oceans have absorbed so much carbon dioxide emitted from power plants, deforestation, manufacturing, and driving, that their acid levels have increased by a staggering 26 percent over the last 200 years, the report said. The disruption of the ocean’s natural pH levels are directly impacting the health of marine life and ecosystems and scientists emphasize that if these trends continue unchecked, it could be both horribly detrimental for the world economy and largely irreversible for thousands of years."
"Oceans have absorbed so much carbon dioxide emitted from power plants, deforestation, manufacturing, and driving, that their acid levels have increased by a staggering 26 percent over the last 200 years, the report said. The disruption of the ocean’s natural pH levels are directly impacting the health of marine life and ecosystems and scientists emphasize that if these trends continue unchecked, it could be both horribly detrimental for the world economy and largely irreversible for thousands of years."
The Planet Just Had Its Hottest September On Record
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/13/3579242/nasa-hottest-september-on-record/
"Last month was the warmest September globally since records began being kept in 1880, NASA reported Sunday. January through September data have 2014 already at the third warmest on record. Projections by NOAA make clear 2014 is taking aim at hottest year on record."
"Last month was the warmest September globally since records began being kept in 1880, NASA reported Sunday. January through September data have 2014 already at the third warmest on record. Projections by NOAA make clear 2014 is taking aim at hottest year on record."
Report Documents Walmart Heirs' Efforts to Destroy Rooftop Solar Revolution
Report Documents Walmart Heirs' Efforts to Destroy Rooftop Solar Revolution
"The Walton family—who, as heirs to the Walmart fortune, have more wealth than 42 percent of American families combined—are impeding the nation's transition to a clean energy future, a new study by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) finds."
"The Walton family—who, as heirs to the Walmart fortune, have more wealth than 42 percent of American families combined—are impeding the nation's transition to a clean energy future, a new study by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) finds."
Sea Levels Rising at Unprecedented Rate, Scientists Warn
Sea Levels Rising at Unprecedented Rate, Scientists Warn
"Over the past century, the Earth's sea levels have risen on a scale that is unprecedented by any other fluctuation over the past 6,000 years, new research shows."
"Over the past century, the Earth's sea levels have risen on a scale that is unprecedented by any other fluctuation over the past 6,000 years, new research shows."
Monday, October 13, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Three State Legislators Want To Kill Michigan’s Popular Clean Energy Law
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/09/3577832/michigan-clean-energy-law-repeal/
"Michigan State Rep. Tom McMillin (R), introduced a bill on October 1 that would repeal the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), Midwest Energy News reported on Tuesday. Passed in 2008, the RPS stipulates that 10 percent of Michigan’s energy come from renewable sources by 2015."
"Michigan State Rep. Tom McMillin (R), introduced a bill on October 1 that would repeal the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), Midwest Energy News reported on Tuesday. Passed in 2008, the RPS stipulates that 10 percent of Michigan’s energy come from renewable sources by 2015."
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Planet on the Brink: Human Activity Killing the Planet's Life-Supporting Systems
Planet on the Brink: Human Activity Killing the Planet's Life-Supporting Systems
"Among the report's findings is a dramatic loss in biodiversity. Its Living Planet Index, managed by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and based on over 10,000 populations of over 3,000 species, shows a 52 percent decline in global wildlife between 1970 and 2010. And that's a trend that "shows no sign of slowing down"."
"Among the report's findings is a dramatic loss in biodiversity. Its Living Planet Index, managed by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and based on over 10,000 populations of over 3,000 species, shows a 52 percent decline in global wildlife between 1970 and 2010. And that's a trend that "shows no sign of slowing down"."
Friday, September 26, 2014
Inside the Koch Brothers' Toxic Empire
www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/inside-the-koch-brothers-toxic-empire-20140924
"Their political network helped finance the Tea Party and powers today's GOP. Koch-affiliated organizations raised some $400 million during the 2012 election, and aim to spend another $290 million to elect Republicans in this year's midterms. So far in this cycle, Koch-backed entities have bought 44,000 political ads to boost Republican efforts to take back the Senate."
"Their political network helped finance the Tea Party and powers today's GOP. Koch-affiliated organizations raised some $400 million during the 2012 election, and aim to spend another $290 million to elect Republicans in this year's midterms. So far in this cycle, Koch-backed entities have bought 44,000 political ads to boost Republican efforts to take back the Senate."
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Sorry, Kids, You Might Never See These 10 American Species
Sorry, Kids, You Might Never See These 10 American Species
"The reason why, the Endangered Species Coalition says in its new report, is us. From climate change to the declining oceans to the chemical onslaught on ecosystems, human activity is creating a situation in which we're on track to leave a natural world to the next generation that may be absent some of the nation's most iconic wildlife."
"The reason why, the Endangered Species Coalition says in its new report, is us. From climate change to the declining oceans to the chemical onslaught on ecosystems, human activity is creating a situation in which we're on track to leave a natural world to the next generation that may be absent some of the nation's most iconic wildlife."
Google Says ALEC Is Literally Lying about Climate Change, Ends Membership
Google Says ALEC Is Literally Lying about Climate Change, Ends Membership
"ALEC stated that it is "unfortunate to learn that the company had ended its membership." Over 80 companies have dropped their membership in ALEC since the Center for Media and Democracy launched ALECexposed.org in 2011."
"ALEC stated that it is "unfortunate to learn that the company had ended its membership." Over 80 companies have dropped their membership in ALEC since the Center for Media and Democracy launched ALECexposed.org in 2011."
Koch Brothers Really Hated Obama's U.N. Climate Change Speech
Koch Brothers Really Hated Obama's U.N. Climate Change Speech
"President Obama's speech today at the United Nations really lit up the Kochs. After all, these are the guys who want to buy the Senate to get rid of EPA regulations and other initiatives to reduce carbon emissions."
"President Obama's speech today at the United Nations really lit up the Kochs. After all, these are the guys who want to buy the Senate to get rid of EPA regulations and other initiatives to reduce carbon emissions."
Cutting-Edge Deforestation Declarations Revealed At Climate Summit
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/23/3570815/deforestation-announcements-climate-summit/
"Endorsed by over 30 countries countries, including the United States, all members of the E.U., and many tropical forest countries, the New York Declaration on Forests aims to at least halve the rate of loss of natural forests globally by 2020 and strives to end natural forest loss by 2030."
"Endorsed by over 30 countries countries, including the United States, all members of the E.U., and many tropical forest countries, the New York Declaration on Forests aims to at least halve the rate of loss of natural forests globally by 2020 and strives to end natural forest loss by 2030."
Washington Times Conservatives Make Up Climate Change Facts
Washington Times Conservatives Make Up Climate Change Facts
"The "conservative" (we should call them "regressive," not conservative) editorial mocks all those outraged by the unchecked global warming that science has proven is a FACT."
"The "conservative" (we should call them "regressive," not conservative) editorial mocks all those outraged by the unchecked global warming that science has proven is a FACT."
Climate denial in Texas classrooms: Proposed textbooks get the science embarrassingly wrong
Climate denial in Texas classrooms: Proposed textbooks get the science embarrassingly wrong
"Students learning about global warming will be taught that things might "even out," among other lies"
"Students learning about global warming will be taught that things might "even out," among other lies"
Google becomes latest company to abandon right-wing ALEC
Google becomes latest company to abandon right-wing ALEC
"Citing ALEC's blatant "lying" about climate science, Google chairman announces plans to sever ties"
"Citing ALEC's blatant "lying" about climate science, Google chairman announces plans to sever ties"
Chris Christie won’t consider climate change plan because he might run for president
Chris Christie won’t consider climate change plan because he might run for president
"Poor, sweet Chris, pulled apart by the opposing ideals of science and republicanism"
"Poor, sweet Chris, pulled apart by the opposing ideals of science and republicanism"
The media’s shameful climate omission: Sunday shows completely ignore historic march
The media’s shameful climate omission: Sunday shows completely ignore historic march
"400,000 people took to the streets of Manhattan as part of the People's Climate March"
"400,000 people took to the streets of Manhattan as part of the People's Climate March"
Chris Christie Sides With the Koch Brothers on Climate Change
www.politicususa.com/2014/09/22/chris-christie-sides-koch-brothers-climate-change.html
"Christie’s opposition to bringing New Jersey into the RGGI is not only anti-science and bad economics; it’s also fundamentally undemocratic. 80 percent of New Jersey adults support government action to fight climate change (a sentiment influenced by the devastation of hurricane Sandy). The New Jersey state legislature has voted twice in favor of rejoining the initiative; both times it was vetoed by Christie."
"Christie’s opposition to bringing New Jersey into the RGGI is not only anti-science and bad economics; it’s also fundamentally undemocratic. 80 percent of New Jersey adults support government action to fight climate change (a sentiment influenced by the devastation of hurricane Sandy). The New Jersey state legislature has voted twice in favor of rejoining the initiative; both times it was vetoed by Christie."
Monday, September 22, 2014
Pennsylvania Natural Resources Agency Ordered To Delete Climate Change Info From Website
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/19/3569889/pennsylvania-deletes-climate-info/
"Adrian Stouffer, a former Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) marketing manager, told the paper that she and other agency employees were told to delete the references to climate change during a meeting at Corbett’s offices in 2012."
"Adrian Stouffer, a former Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) marketing manager, told the paper that she and other agency employees were told to delete the references to climate change during a meeting at Corbett’s offices in 2012."
Denying Climate Change ‘Will Cost Us Billions Of Dollars,’ U.S. Budget Director Warns
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/20/3570075/shaun-donovan-costs-of-climate-denial/
"The new U.S. director of the Office of Management and Budget used his first speech to talk about the dangers not acting on climate change poses to the federal budget."
"The new U.S. director of the Office of Management and Budget used his first speech to talk about the dangers not acting on climate change poses to the federal budget."
NOAA: With Hottest August On Record, 2014 Takes Aim At Hottest Year On Record
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3569158/noaa-hottest-august-on-record/
"Last month was the warmest August since records began being kept in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Thursday. NOAA also projected out scenarios for the rest of the year making clear that 2014 is going to be one of the very hottest years on record — and possibly the hottest."
"Last month was the warmest August since records began being kept in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Thursday. NOAA also projected out scenarios for the rest of the year making clear that 2014 is going to be one of the very hottest years on record — and possibly the hottest."
Watch Obama’s Top Science Advisor Repeatedly Shut Down Climate Deniers At House Climate Hearing
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3568720/john-holdren-science-house-climate-hearing/
"Holdren, a lauded theoretical physicist, appeared before the Republican-led House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday to testify about the Obama administration’s plan to fight climate change. But, as is true for all House Science committee hearings on climate change, much of the questioning focused not the content of the plan itself, but whether global warming is even real."
"Holdren, a lauded theoretical physicist, appeared before the Republican-led House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday to testify about the Obama administration’s plan to fight climate change. But, as is true for all House Science committee hearings on climate change, much of the questioning focused not the content of the plan itself, but whether global warming is even real."
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