Citizens United, Donald Trump, & The Politics Of Fear
Donald Trump will destroy democracy to satisfy his own super inflated ego. That seems a poor reason to dismantle the Constitution.
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Antarctica Will Teach Us A Hard Lesson About Non-Linear Change
Changes happening in Antarctica may be non-linear in scale. Scientist worry a tipping point many soon be reached.
WMO — The Earth Continues To Warm As Nations Ignore Climate Science
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a report confirming that 2023 was the hottest year in human history.
Fossil Fuels Broke The Environment. Who Should Pay To Fix It?
Fossil fuels continue to dominate our lives even though they are causing harm to our communities. Isn’t it time to stop using them?
If AMOC Runs Amok, Life In The US & Europe Will Change Dramatically
AMOC, which includes the Gulf Stream, controls the climate in much of the northern hemisphere. What if it stops flowing?
Land Degradation Or Desertification? Semantics May Be Crucial To Understanding Climate Impacts Of Human Activity
Land degradation is a better way of describing what is normally called desertification. Dealing with it now could pay enormous dividends.
Government Oppression Of Climate Protesters Is Rampant. Are You Next?
Government oppression is rampant in many countries, as corporations flex their muscles to punish climate protesters.
4 Climate Stories that Will Define 2024
Last year shattered global heat records. The world witnessed the effects of rising temperatures in the form of devastating wildfires, severe flooding, extreme heatwaves and more. Poor countries and communities who have contributed the least to causing the climate crisis are bearing the brunt of its accelerating impacts. The UN’s … [continued]
Bill McKibben On Global Heating, Capitalism, Insurance, And Social Friction
I have a neighbor who likes to mock me for driving an electric car. “You are lucky to have fossil fuels to make the electricity you need to charge your Tesla,” he says. Suffice to say, his world view and mine are diametrically opposed to each other. Bill McKibben is … [continued]
One Month After COP28, Has Anything Changed?
The COP 28 conference included a promise to transition away from fossil fuels, but it seems nothing has really changed as a result.
