November 13, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – The “Green New Deal” is a progressive environmental proposal that would “wean the U.S. off fossil fuels, boost renewables and build a national ‘smart’ grid”. Within a decade of enactment, the plan hopes to shift all energy in the U.S. to 100% ...
Read More...November 12, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Sea level rise is forcing the residents of the Marshall Islands to face a difficult choice: they must either relocate or elevate their land. The Marshall Islands are one of four island nations considered to be at greatest risk of exposure to ...
Read More...November 10, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – The United Nations Economic and Social Council is hoping to create a “survival blueprint” to help the Caribbean islands build resilience against climate change and rising seas. Currently, the islands have yet to unite and organize efforts to combat climate change. The residents ...
Read More...November 09, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – In the midterm elections, a hopeful trend emerged: candidates who embraced policies to fight climate change and expand clean energy beat out their climate denying opponents in many districts. Polls have shown that climate change is an important issue to voters. “One ...
Read More...November 08, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Venice is becoming inundated with sea water due to the “combined effects of land subsidence causing the city to sink, and climate change causing the global sea level to rise”. To combat the problem, the city devised a system of 78 storm gates, ...
Read More...November 07, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Virginia’s governor has signed an executive order that establishes a “Coastal Resilience Master Plan” to protect the coastline from sea level rise and extreme weather. “The executive order emphasizes using nature-based infrastructure like living shorelines and rain gardens, as well as engaging ...
Read More...November 06, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – In response to Donald Trump’s claim that the recent California wildfires are a result of poor forest management, California Governor Jerry Brown blames the fires on drought and extreme weather caused by climate change. “Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday said wildfires like ...
Read More...November 05, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – In 2018, the largest oil companies spent just 1% of their budget on green energy despite claims of their commitment to clean energy and alleviating climate change. The oil giants have spent much more money blocking climate initiatives and regulations. Of the ...
Read More...November 03, 2018 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – According to new research, “Earth’s oceans have retained 60 percent more heat each year than scientists previously had thought”, which could mean the Earth will warm even faster than predicted. “More heat in the oceans signals that global warming is more advanced ...
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