The repercussions from not only warmer temperatures but more extreme weather (including lengthier storms) is having an impact in ways that haven't yet been added up. Weather is getting bad enough frequently enough that airlines are actually needing to change which hubs they use as well as to plan for lengthier, heavier rains and snows. … Continue reading More flight delays resulting from climate changes — not your imagination
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When people mention social justice related to the climate emergency, here’s something it would cover
There is something deeply wrong with the diversion of local fresh water supplies for bottling in plastic for commercial sale while the wells dry up for local residents. So far the Nestles and Coca Colas of the world have succeeded in literally changing local areas to deserts simply by contracting with one landowner. Such agreements … Continue reading When people mention social justice related to the climate emergency, here’s something it would cover
Clearing up air pollution pays off immediately in better health and fewer deaths
I've lived long enough to remember the orange sky in Los Angeles in the 60s and how you literally couldn't see the Boeing Vertol plant on the side of I95 near Philadelphia. The difference when the Clean Air Act rules were broadly applied was simply miraculous. What was equally amazing is that businesses did not … Continue reading Clearing up air pollution pays off immediately in better health and fewer deaths
The horror that will be the 2022 World Cup was so totally predictable
I've written before about the corrupt selection of this totally inappropriate venue for football's biggest event. I've even mentioned that people, including athletes, will probably die due to the heat. Here's another article outlining the disaster (in case you missed the earlier info). https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/at-2022-world-cup-the-global-game-will-meet-global-warming/2019/11/10/bfd348d2-0277-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58_story.html At 2022 World Cup, the global game will meet global warming … Continue reading The horror that will be the 2022 World Cup was so totally predictable
Yay!! Water bottled in plastic is NOT a necessity says unanimous court
Bottled water diverted from other needs is NOT a necessity or essential public servicer https://www.ecowatch.com/court-delivers-blow-to-nestle-bottled-water-says-it-is-not-an-essential-public-service-2641529746.html
Sound may help heal coral reefs
Science is making quantum leaps in understanding and manipulating nature for its benefit and for ours. But there's a lot of repair to be done. https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/24375/20191203/scientists-used-loudspeakers-keep-dead-coral-reefs-healthy.htm Scientists Have Used Loudspeakers To Keep Dead Coral Reefs Healthy Staff ReporterDec 03, 2019 08:58 AM EST (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) As coral reefs die and turn to be graveyards, loudspeakers … Continue reading Sound may help heal coral reefs
I’ve read all 5 books on climate from this list and recommend them all
If you find yourself buried in the choices among books about the climate and its current emergency, all five of these books are great, and each in different ways. It's easy enough to look at samples of them before reading. I have read all five and recommend them all. https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/book-club-five-must-read-books-about-climate-crisis October 29, 2019 | 9:00 … Continue reading I’ve read all 5 books on climate from this list and recommend them all
Is renting clothes in our future?
A variation of this is done already in Scandinavia, a part of Europe that is ahead of my country environmentally in almost every way that I know. The way to get new items is to get to the sidewalk shops where others have sold what no longer appeals to someone. The amount of clothes in … Continue reading Is renting clothes in our future?
Want to be green? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!
This Great Depression era saying summarizes -- in memorable words -- almost everything you need to remember about how to keep as green a life as possible. (I might add -- plant trees.) This article is not new but its timeless words will keep the words fresh for generations. Use it Up, Wear It Out, … Continue reading Want to be green? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!
If only other grocery stores would follow Aldi’s lead in going green
https://www.greenandgrowing.org/grocery-chain-aldi-goes-full-organic-pesticide-free-addition-major-changes/ Grocery Chain Aldi Goes Full Organic and Pesticide-Free In Addition To Other Major Changes In response to climate change and the need for healthier food options, grocery store chain ALDI is leading the way and is closing in on overtaking Whole Foods as the healthiest and most environmentally friendly in the world. The climate … Continue reading If only other grocery stores would follow Aldi’s lead in going green
Trees could solve the climate crisis if only we would act in concert
These two articles approach trees from totally different directions -- one about carbon sequestration, the other about how trees relate to each other. They're both quite useful in different ways. I also recommend reading "The Overstory" by Richard Powers. Trees could literally save the planet. https://www.ecowatch.com/climate-change-planting-trees-2639092782.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 https://mysticalraven.com/news/2934/study-finds-trees-have-feelings-make-friends-and-look-after-each-other-like-an-old-couple
Environmental protection laws make a huge difference
I've posted regularly about the wholesale destruction of decades of environmental protection legislation by this administration. I'm pleased to be able to post an article about a law that worked to make a big difference when disaster threatened. https://www.ecowatch.com/oil-leak-shell-puget-sound-2641378550.html? Oil Spill Prevention Law Helps Contain Leak at Shell Puget Sound Refinery Olivia Rosane Nov. 18, … Continue reading Environmental protection laws make a huge difference
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