Interview with John Farrell of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, Dec 2017 “Every conservative that I know believes in energy choice. They don’t like these giant monopolies depriving them of the decision of what to do on their private property. They want to be energy independent.” Or on Vox.com (April 2017): According to Dooley, the problem with her fellow conservatives …
European transport emissions report shows aviation and overall transport rising, also Fraunhofer research finds some hybrids as good as EVs
December 12th, 2017 by James Ayre, Clean Technica, followed by https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/11/plug-hybrids-can-cut-emissions-much-pure-electrics/ A new report from the European Energy Agency (EEA) on the state of Europe’s progress to date on the achievement of climate and environmental goals relating to the transport sector has been released. The new report/briefing, titled Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) 2017, presents the view that progress towards the achievement of …
Big oil’s grip on power, a Guardian/Center for Public Integrity investigation into how the oil lobby has worked for decades to influence US government policy
A Guardian US / Center for Public Integrity investigation into how the oil lobby has worked for decades to influence US government policy — and is tightening its hold Part One A century of influence: big oil and the White House Thursday Fueling dissent: How the oil industry set out to undercut clean air Next Week Venue of last …
Our Children’s Trust case heard by panel of 3 judges in the 9th Circuit as Trump Administration again tries to derail it, this time with a writ of mandamus
By Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch 11 Dec 2017 A landmark climate change lawsuit brought by a group of children appears poised to move forward after a Monday hearing at a federal appeals court, despite the Trump administration’s efforts to dismiss the case. Juliana v. United States was filed in 2015 on behalf of 21 young plaintiffs who argue that their constitutional and public trust rights are being violated …
Just energy policies and practices from the NAACP
The NAACP advocates for equity, economic justice, and environmental justice within the energy sector, especially in the broader context of climate change. Take Action We believe everyone has a right to safe and affordable energy. Unfortunately, energy companies and the energy industry do not operate under this principle. The way they do business not only impacts the environment but the people who …
Climate now, in pictures
By Narjas Zatat in offbeat Picture: The area of the Arctic Ocean in 1984 (left) and 2012 (right) NASA Donald Trump, and many other influential lawmakers in the United States, still raise questions about the validity of global warming. Despite a scientific consensus and the majority of reports supporting the view that global warming is a massive issue for the world, some people have trouble believing …
US land use
The U.S. land area totals just under 2.3 billion acres. Agricultural land use has become less common over time, declining from 63 percent in 1949 to 52 percent in 2012 (the latest data available). Gradual declines have occurred in cropland, while grazed forestland has decreased more rapidly. In 2012, 392 million acres of agricultural land were in cropland (18 percent …
Democratic reform proposal moves forward, laying groundwork for a different primary
As a result of the Unity Reform Commission’s recommendations, the Democratic Party could see major changes to the superdelegate system. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Berniecrats Score Another Major Win Against the Democratic Establishment Under proposed reforms pushed by backers of Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential primary would take place on a much fairer playing field than in …
Policies Must Be Based on 350 ppm and 1 C to Protect Young People and Future Generations
Scientists say even 1.5 °C of heating is unsafe, and we must stabilize at no more than 1°C of heating over pre-industrial temperatures. Earth’s paleoclimate history demonstrates that climate impacts accompanying global warming of 2°C or more would be irreversible and catastrophic for humanity. For example, the paleoclimate record shows that warming consistent with CO2 concentrations as low as 450 ppm …
Highlights – Organizing Cools the World
Many of the ideas, frameworks, and tools in this booklet come from organizations we have learned from in our journeys. This includes but is not limited to: Movement Generation Justice and Ecology Project, smartMeme Strategy & Training Project, Training for Change, the Ruckus Society, Beyond the Choir, Climate Justice Now!, Mobilization for Climate Justice West, Indigenous Environmental Network, and Rising …