It's very difficult when standing on a beach or flying over the ocean not to think of that broad expanse as so large and powerful that it will outlast each of us and many of humanity's works. Turns out that's a rather short-sighted view. The ocean has done yeoman work in absorbing carbon dioxide and … Continue reading A warmer, more acidic ocean affects more than coral and currents
Tag: climate crisis, global warming
Guardian UK Story about farmers suffering with drought
The Guardian UK has some of the best environmental coverage of any of the large daily newspapers. I bookmark that section rather than the top news. This story is mostly photos so am only providing a link. Worth a read if you find the topic interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/19/you-count-your-blessings-farm-families-battling-drought-photo-essay
Thoughtful explanation of Republican denials, including climate change
Opinion The G.O.P.’s Climate of Paranoia By Paul Krugman Opinion Columnist Aug. 20, 2018 Image Until its recent retirement, the J.M. Stuart Station provided electricity largely by burning coal from the banks of the Ohio River in Aberdeen, Ohio.CreditBrian Snyder/Reuters War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. Truth isn’t truth. Rudy Giuliani’s latest bon mot … Continue reading Thoughtful explanation of Republican denials, including climate change
Methane is more dangerous than CO2 so this matters
For years I've been watching the Arctic tundra and the seabed off Russia for the increasing amount of methane emitted. This story points out that permafrost is under attack. As usual, when an article contains a lot of media, am just giving you the link. But this is definitely worth reading. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/08/news-arctic-permafrost-may-thaw-faster-than-expected/
Water shortage often a cross border problem, e.g., United States and Mexico
https://qz.com/1353831/in-a-warming-world-the-fight-for-water-can-push-nations-apart-or-bring-them-together/ This is a wonderful, but very media-rich, article about the water problem in just one part of the world. It happens to be the most visible one for many Americans, but there are other places around the world that affect many more people. This will take time to read, but it's worth it.
Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
Mother Jones deserves support for its consistently excellent investigative reporting and articles, so I've left the donate button at the end. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/07/rents-are-too-damn-high-and-the-world-is-too-damn-hot-both-are-about-to-make-gentrification-worse/ Rents Are Too Damn High and the World Is Too Damn Hot. Both Are About to Make Gentrification Worse. New study says this will deepen urban inequality. RICHARD FLORIDA JUL. 7, 2018 6:00 … Continue reading Gentrification (and economic inequality) bound to worsen with climate change
You already believe the seasons are changing — and you’re right
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-20/climate-change-is-disrupting-the-planet-s-seasons Another article that includes enough media (videos and whatnot) that you might as well just click thru. Our seasons are changing length, their range of temperatures, and the amount of precipitation. Neither crops, flora, nor fauna has the capacity to manage the rapid changes. This is no surprise to scientists but the speed of … Continue reading You already believe the seasons are changing — and you’re right
Must Stop Cricket Valley Fracked Gas Project, LTE to Poughkeepsie Journal, published June 16, 2018
https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2018/05/30/cricket-valley-energy-center-target-2020-open/600143002/ My response below published: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/opinion/letters/2018/06/16/say-no-fossil-fuels-yes-renewable-energy/698671002/ The Cricket Valley Energy Center Project would be fueled by fracked gas. The latest report has the plant starting above-ground construction in the next few weeks with full operation scheduled for 2020. This is precisely the sort of fossil fuel energy project New York must reject. Recently, Governor Cuomo made a … Continue reading Must Stop Cricket Valley Fracked Gas Project, LTE to Poughkeepsie Journal, published June 16, 2018
Danskammer plant in Newburgh, LTE to Times Herald-Record, published June 19, 2018
triggered by: http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180601/new-400m-town-of-newburgh-power-plant-proposed published at: http://www.recordonline.com/opinion/20180619/letter-cuomo-must-commit-to-getting-ny-off-fossil-fuels-by-2030 The Danskammer power plant along the Hudson River in the Town of Newburgh has been a continuing thorn in the side of the community, particularly those concerned about the future. The recent owners of the plant propose a new method to keep it operating as a fossil fuel-powered power source for … Continue reading Danskammer plant in Newburgh, LTE to Times Herald-Record, published June 19, 2018
I enthusiastically volunteer for Food and Water Watch — Would you like to participate too?
Please do look at the extensive materials at foodandwaterwatch.org and foodandwateraction.org which are not limited to local or regional matters. Although just ten years old, this organization has been a leader in the fight to ban fracking, to ensure clean and fresh water, and to replace all fossil fuel use with alternative forms of energy. Our Twitter (@foodandwater) and … Continue reading I enthusiastically volunteer for Food and Water Watch — Would you like to participate too?
Activism Matters, LTE to Albany Times Union, published Jun 2, 2018
Triggered by: https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Oil-company-abandons-possible-tar-sands-oil-12934607.php Published at: https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Letter-Power-of-activism-halts-dirty-fuel-plant-12962784.php Activism matters. Global Companies has just abandoned its five-year effort to get the state permit that would enable it to operate a heating facility that could have handled Canadian tar sands. New York's Department of Environmental Conservation had refused to issue the permit, first based on insufficient information, and later based … Continue reading Activism Matters, LTE to Albany Times Union, published Jun 2, 2018
Offshore Drilling and CPV Power Plant, LTE to Times Herald-Record, published May 14, 2018
triggered by: http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180507/cuomo-proposes-banning-offshore-drilling-in-nys-waters published at: http://www.recordonline.com/opinion/20180514/letter-cuomo-show-youre-serious-about-climate-shut-down-cpv On Monday, Gov. Cuomo set out proposed legislation to fight an expansion in offshore drilling and even suggested sending out a citizen flotilla to stop any projects. These proposals looked good (and even entertaining) on the surface, giving him the aura of someone who cares about fossil fuel production and use … Continue reading Offshore Drilling and CPV Power Plant, LTE to Times Herald-Record, published May 14, 2018
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