Global warming, climate change, activism
Posted in Alberta Tar Sands, Canada, Greenwashing, Politics on Apr 13th, 2009
Reason #2 to Boycott Shell* The Pembina Institute — a sustainable energy think tank — has accused Royal Dutch Shell of abandoning written agreements to reduce GHG emissions at two Canadian tar sands projects. Before the Candian government had approved the projects at Jackpine Mine and Muskeg River Mine, Shell had committed to setting pollution [...]
Posted in Climate Change Consequences, Climate Change Science, Global Warming Myths on Apr 10th, 2009
Recent dramatic events in the Arctic and Antarctica are supporting scientists who suggest that the pace of climate change is accelerating. The Arctic ice cap is thinner than ever, with ice older than two years comprising less than 10 percent of the ice cover in measurements from the end of February. The amount of thick [...]
Posted in Climate Change Consequences, UK, USA on Apr 10th, 2009
President Obama understands, but judging by recent coverage the America media is still in the dark. Very few seem to realize that North Dakota’s devastating floods are just the opening salvo in what will become a steady stream of severe weather stories. After two relatively cool years thanks to a strong La Niña event — [...]
Posted in Canada, Climate Change Solutions, Progressive Coalition on Apr 10th, 2009
They started with fireworks, but ended with a fizzle. The 175 countries at the United Nations climate talks in Bonn have made little progress on the key sticking points in the climate treaty that will succeed Kyoto. Under the Bali roadmap, a new international accord must be in place by December at the annual UN [...]
Posted in Climate Change Science, Climate Change Solutions, Energy Efficiency, Politics, USA on Apr 1st, 2009
On global warming and energy independence, President Obama’s team continues to make exceptional moves. This week, Rep Henry Waxman and Rep Edward Markey released a draft of a comprehensive energy bill that hits as many high notes as a Pavarotti opera. Joe Romm has an excellent analysis. Here’s the nitty gritty: The early version of [...]