(2019-07-03). Chernobyl Has Blown Up Twice. counterpunch.org 
As we contemplate somewhat ruefully how someone heretofore best known for scripting The Hangover (parts 2 and 3) has managed to loft the truth about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster into the stratosphere, whilst we have slogged for decades to get the issue attention, there is some comfort to be had. Yes, Chernobyl has blown up twice — first the reactor and now the eponymous 5-part HBO/Sky miniseries — and the nuclear industry and its pundits are absolutely freaking out. More
(2019-07-03). Hawai'i Board of Education Bans Herbicides on School Grounds in Response to Community Concerns. indybay.org Honolulu, HI, June 28, 2019 — This week, the Hawai'i State Board of Education (BOE) released a memo announcing that it will be banning the use of herbicides on public school campuses effective immediately. The announcement is the result of a public meeting held on Monday between BOE officials, community members, and Dewayne "Lee" Johnson—the first plaintiff to win a cancer suit brought against Monsanto/Bayer.
(2019-07-03). "We won't stop fighting": Groups file new lawsuit to fight Keystone XL. nationofchange.org "The Trump administration has proven to be just as reckless with our Constitutional separation of powers as this dangerous Keystone XL pipeline is to the safety of our water and climate."
(2019-07-03). One expert lays out the stark reality of what's needed to avoid climate catastrophe. thecanary.co Writer Mark Lynas has presented the facts and figures that are driving the planet towards climate catastrophe. His Twitter thread lays bare the scale of the task that stands before all of us. But it also gives hope that change is possible."No new fossil fuelled infrastructure, anywhere, ever.": On 1 July, scientific journal Nature published an unedited…
(2019-07-03). Climate change, dust bowls, fishery collapse: metabolic rifts of capitalism and the need for socialism. mronline.org 
Humankind and the environment are hurtling toward unprecedented ecological crises. Global warming, sea level rise, and weather extremes due to carbon emissions are catastrophic enough, but they will mix and combine with ocean acidification, air and chemical pollution, water shortages, deforestation, fishery collapse, soil erosion, and mass extinction, throwing both nature and society off a […] | Source
(2019-07-03). Will Bernie Sanders Stick With a Carbon Tax In His Push For a Green New Deal? theintercept.com 
Sanders is a longtime proponent of taxing the country's worst polluters, but he's said very little about a carbon tax on the 2020 campaign trail.
(2019-07-03). Eco-Socialism Conference to be held in Albuquerque: For the Earth to Live, Capitalism Must End! liberationnews.org 
Climate change and ecological devastation must be reversed as a matter of survival.
(2019-07-03). The Latest Signs We Are Cooking the Planet and Ourselves. truthdig.com 
Things are getting noticeably harder and hotter due to climate change, and the worst part is, we are doing this to ourselves.
(2019-07-03). Hidden Plastics: Glitter Gum and the Air we Breathe. dissidentvoice.org The plastic contamination of the natural world flows from three main sources: complacency, apathy and ignorance, a poisonous trinity that is itself the result of a narrow and destructive approach to living. While there are signs of a shift in attitudes among many people, resistance to changing the lifestyle habits that feed the environmental crisis, …
(2019-07-03). Victory for activists as DNC considers hosting a climate-specific debate. nationofchange.org 
Youth and climate activists had relentlessly expressed their desire for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to host a climate change presidential debate. Through successfully making their voice be heard via protest, lobbying, and sit-ins, it looks like the DNC, that kept resisting to the idea, has finally agreed to consider hosting one. WE üëè DID …
(2019-07-02). G20 Members Dole Out Coal Subsidies Despite Climate Crisis Talk. therealnews.com 
A new report documents G20 member states giving $63.9 billion in subsidies per year to King Coal, while professing the urgency of the climate crisis. The study says this may "underestimate the actual amounts of support provided," due to lack of transparency in finance figures…
(2019-07-02). Video: The Arctic Is Melting! Devastating Environmental Crisis. globalresearch.ca It's officially summer. Time for a swim, a cold beer, and a new slew of catastrophic climate changes… | Temperatures in Greenland were 40 degrees above normal in June, causing 2 billion tons of ice to melt away in a single …
(2019-07-02). As climate chaos escalates in Indian Country, feds abandon tribes. nationofchange.org 
With the climate crisis now escalating, and the federal government withdrawing, help from local muscle and outside charities is about all the disaster relief that Indian Country can expect for the foreseeable future.
(2019-07-02). Protesters block Amazon sites in France for killing local jobs and worsening climate crisis. thecanary.co Environmental activists have chained themselves to gates and turnstiles as they occupied an Amazon building near Paris, accusing the online company of destroying jobs and hurting the planet.Protesters also disrupted Amazon sites in the southern city of Toulouse and the northern city of Lille, hoping to inspire similar action in other countries.Several dozen demonstrators climbed a fence and forced their way into Amazon offices on Paris's northern edge, staging a day sit-in in the courtyard and entry hall of the premises.Employees were allowed to leave the building, but were not allowed back inside.Environmental a…
(2019-07-02). UN Calls for Actions to Counter Climate Change. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) People around the world must take bold actions to tackle climate change, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres insisted at a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
(2019-07-02). With Poorest Bearing the Brunt, Report Warns Searing Temperatures of Global Heating Could Cost World Economy $2.4 Trillion by 2030. commondreams.org A new United Nations analysis warns that by 2030, labor impacts of rising temperatures and extreme weather tied to the human-caused climate crisis are projected to cost the global economy $2.4 trillion and exacerbate inequality worldwide. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/farmworkers_2.jpg…
(2019-07-02). Paris police use pepper spray against seated climate change protesters. wsws.org Riot police strolled around the group, pepper spraying their faces from 20 centimeters away and ripping protective goggles off them, as onlookers filmed with their phones.
(2019-07-02). Austrian Lawmakers Back 1st EU Total Ban of Monsanto's Round-Up. telesurenglish.net Austrian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a total ban on Monsanto's glyphosate, putting the country on track to becoming the first European Union (EU) member to forbid all use of the carcinogenic herbicide. | RELATED: | Global Protest Against Monsanto, GMO Products | Deputies voted in favor of a bill brought by the Social Democratic party to ban glyphosate products, suspected of causing cancer, as a "precautionary" measure. The Austrian vote was made possible by the fall of the far-right government…
(2019-07-02). Indonesia To Return 49 Containers of Trash to Europe, US. telesurenglish.net Dozens of shipping containers full of waste will be returned to France and other developed countries, Indonesia said Tuesday, as Southeast Asian nations increasingly reject serving as dumping grounds for international trash. | RELATED: | Canada Exposes First Nations Unfairly to Toxic Waste: UN | The 49 containers were loaded with a combination of garbage, plastic waste and hazardous materials in violation of import rules, according to customs officials on Batam island. | "We are coor…
(2019-07-02). NBC News Whitewashes Colombia's Right-Wing President. fair.org 
Colombian President Iván Duque gave a talk on June 21 at the "Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity" on his book Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity. Duque wasn't alone—Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, singer John Legend and former NBA star Dwyane Wade also made appearances at the French Riviera event. | Claire Atkinson, the senior media editor at NBC News ( 6/27/19), i…
(2019-07-01). Monday's Daily Brief: US-DPRK relationship reset, 'Horrific' Kabul bombing, Anti-conscription plan in Syria, Climate change heat stress, Security Council in Iraq. un.org This Monday, we cover: Guterres welcomes possible US-DPRK diplomatic upgrade; Taliban attack hits schools; UN-Syria action plan on child soldiers; Climate change heat stress impacts economy; and first-ever Security Council visit to Iraq.
(2019-07-01). Heat stress spike predicted to cost global economy $2.4 trillion a year. un.org An increase in heat stress at work linked to climate change is set to have a massive impact on global productivity and economic losses, notably in agriculture and construction, UN labour experts said on Monday.
(2019-07-01). G20, Democratic debates, a pause in the trade war. uwidata.com G20 The two-day G20 summit ended in Osaka, Japan. Leaders of major powers discussed security, climate, trade, etc. The summit was marked by the United States' disagreement with other countries on a number of issues. For example, on the Paris climate agreement, on the China trade-war issue (despite the fact that a small "reconciliation" between …
(2019-07-01). Toronto Hot Docs Film Festival: War, a murder mystery and banks. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Constantly in today's headlines and in our government's gunsight, is Islamic terrorism. Several films at this year's Hot Docs addressed the mess being stirred up in the Middle East due to our foreign policy objectives of laying waste to lands sitting on, uh, our oil. After initially funding and arming the mujahideen in Afghanistan in …
(2019-06-30). Keeping cool in the face of climate change. un.org As global temperatures reach record highs, providing cooling systems which are effective, sustainable and which do not harm the environment is increasingly essential for everyday life. That's according to Rachel Kyte, Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All, and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
(2019-06-30). 'Act now with ambition and urgency' to tackle the world's 'grave climate emergency', UN chief urges UAE meeting. un.org The world is facing "a grave climate emergency", Secretary-General António Guterres told a climate meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, urging all participants to "seize this opportunity to take bold climate action".
(2019-06-29). Hooray, the Arctic is melting! Say WHAT? mronline.org 
It's officially summer. Time for a swim, a cold beer, and a new slew of catastrophic climate changes… | Source
(2019-06-28). Amidst 'high political tension', UN chief appeals to G20 leaders for stronger commitment to climate action, economic cooperation. un.org The annual G20 summit of leaders from the largest and fastest-growing economies, got underway on Friday in Osaka, Japan, against a backdrop of what UN Secretary-General António Guterres described as "a moment of high political tension".
(2019-06-28). Headlines for June 28, 2019. democracynow.org Supreme Court Says Partisan Gerrymandering Can't Be Challenged in Federal Courts, Trump Threatens to Delay Census After Supreme Court Blocks Adding Citizenship Question, Kamala Harris Takes on Joe Biden over Working with Segregationists and His Opposition to Busing, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Decries New Border Bill as an Unacceptable Betrayal, U.S. Helps Block Progress at German Climate Summit as Europe Sizzles in Record Heat, With a Smile, Trump Tells Putin at G20 Not to Meddle in U.S. Elections, Trump's Chief of Diplomatic Protocol Resigns After Accused of Carrying Whip at Work, Brazilian Air Force Officer…
(2019-06-28). Why I joined the rebellion. greenleft.org.au 
I first delved into climate change 12 years ago, when my boy was born and I had freak-out #1. What had I done bringing a child into the world only for him to inherit a dying planet? | I got depressed and scared, but I managed to find hope. | I learned about the Transition Town movement and sustainability. I helped establish a thriving community garden. I participated in Earth Hour and earnestly made my pledge for the climate. | I grew veggies. My family rarely flew. We installed solar panels. I rode my new, fabulous electric cargo bike like I was Ms Sustainability in a parade. | But while I was busy with all…
(2019-06-28). WA joins the rebellion. greenleft.org.au 
The day after the May 18 federal election, as people were reeling from the unexpected result and taking time to regroup, the initiators of Extinction Rebellion WA hosted a picnic at the Hilton Harvest Community Gardens near Fremantle. One hundred and fifty people attended and, while there was some licking of post-election wounds, what dominated was a sense of hope and determination. | The sentiment expressed at the meeting was that neither of the major parties had really grasped the nettle on climate change, and that it would take a people's campaign to force the Australian government to declare a climate e…
(2019-06-28). Walking to save south-west WA forests. greenleft.org.au 
Various ongoing threats, such as climate change and the timber industry, continue to plague the unique ecosystems of south-west Western Australia. Various species are coming under pressure and time may be running out for people to experience the serenity and cacophony of these forests in all their splendour. | To help raise awareness about this issue, a 1000-kilometre Walk For Forests is taking place this year. Beginning on September 29 in Albany, in southern WA, and ending in Perth on December 13, the walk will pass through the forests of south-west WA, allowing participants to witness the current state of the n…
(2019-06-28). Just 15 Minutes on Climate Change in First 2 Democratic Debates. therealnews.com 
The first two Democratic debates, which together spanned four hours, included just fifteen minutes of discussion on the climate crisis—even though climate change was the number one issue on which voters wanted to hear from candidates. | "It's hard to get candidates to talk about anything in-depth," tweeted youth-led climate organization the Sunrise Movement during the second debate night. "When it comes to the broa…
(2019-06-28). Friday's Daily Brief: More climate action says Guterres, migrant children dangers, Ebola fight, record-setting weather. un.org This Friday, we cover: UN chief appeals for stronger climate action commitment; report on migrant children deaths and disappearances; Ebola fight in DR Congo as violence goes on; and global over-heating.
(2019-06-27). Activists Still Want a Separate Debate on Climate After It Received Just 7 Minutes in First Debate. democracynow.org 
As the Democratic debate took place in Miami, climate activists from the Sunrise Movement protested the Democratic National Committee's refusal to host a climate change-centered primary debate. Climate activists are still camping out in front of DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C. At last night's two-hour debate, about seven minutes focused on climate issues.
(2019-06-27). She the People's Aimee Allison: We Need a Candidate to Support Economic, Racial and Gender Politics. democracynow.org 
The first night of the two-part 2020 presidential debate kicked off Wednesday night with a focus on the economy, healthcare, immigration, gun control, Iran and climate change. It was a historic night with three female candidates taking part: Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii. It marked the first time more than one female candidate appeared in a major political party debate in the United States. We speak with She the People founder Aimee Allison about the women in the race and foreign policy in Afghanistan and Iran. Allison won an ho…
(2019-06-27). Headlines for June 27, 2019. democracynow.org 2020 Democratic Primary Debate Kicks Off with Focus on Immigration, Healthcare, Senate Passes Border Aid Package After Rejecting House Version, Bank of America Ends Relationship with Migrant Prison Companies, Asylum Officers Say Trump's "Remain in Mexico" Policy Threatens Migrants' Lives, Family of Black Man Shot by Indiana Cop Sues Officer, City of South Bend, Twin Suicide Bombs Rock Tunis, Trump, World Leaders in Osaka for G20, Court Rules France Failed to Properly Address Air Pollution, U.N. Expert Warns of Impending "Climate Apartheid", NYC Votes to Declare a "Climate Emergency", Dems Vote to Subpoena Kellyan…
(2019-06-27). Part 2 of First Dem Debate Takes a Deeper Dive Into Climate, Class & Race (2/2). therealnews.com 
Kimberly Moffitt and Lester Spence analyze the importance of what was said and not said in the first Democratic Debate…
(2019-06-27). Climate Change is Devastating India With Heat Waves and Water Shortages. therealnews.com 
India's climate disasters are fueled by its governments' resource mismanagement and fossil fuel consumption, says political economist Shouvik Chakraborty…
(2019-06-26). Oregon's Cap and Trade Bill is Dead. therealnews.com 
Oregon's Republican state Senators have gone into hiding to avoid voting on a groundbreaking climate bill. But the Senate's top Democrat says his party can't muster up the support to pass it, anyway.
(2019-06-25). Oregon Republicans Backed by Right-Wing Militias Flee State to Stall Vote on Historic Climate Bill. democracynow.org 
The Oregon state Legislature has been in a standoff for nearly one week, after 11 Republican lawmakers fled the Capitol Thursday to avoid voting on a landmark climate change bill. Some are believed to be hiding out in Idaho. Right-wing militias supporting the rogue GOP legislators have threatened violence, which led the remaining lawmakers to shut down the state Capitol in Salem. The climate crisis bill aims to decrease emissions by implementing a statewide cap-and-trade model. Without at least two of the rogue Republican senators present, Oregon Democrats, who control the state Senate and House of Representative…
(2019-06-21). The Growing Case Against Fracking. progressive.org The extraction of shale oil and natural gas, especially for export to other countries, is not worth the toll it's taking on communities and the climate, according to a new report.
(2019-06-21). Union solidarity motion for September 20 climate strike. greenleft.org.au 
School Strike 4 Climate is encouraging unionists to move the following motion at meetings of their trade unions. | We, Positive Universe: Earth Protection Team | a. Recognise that climate change: | Presents an existential threat, being a "global emergency" according to the 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report; | Has already had negative impacts both internationally and in Australia, as evidenced by the breaking of heat records, prolonged and more aggressive bushfire seasons, bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef and increased droughts; | Is the product of corporate greed and profiting off the environment, with 70% o…
(2019-06-21). Climate crisis: We are not all in this together. greenleft.org.au 
Long-time climate campaigner David Spratt and former fossil fuel company executive Ian Dunlop have issued a bold call for unlikely partners to work together to avoid climate catastrophe. | In particular, their policy paper, Existential climate-related security risk: A scenario approach appears to call on the national security sector to step in and save the day. | The 10-page paper put out by the climate-focused think tank Breakthrough is a succinct warning of the dire consequences of not acting on the climate science now and spells out possible scenarios…
(2019-06-21). Extinction Rebellion: 'Our movement must be global or it will fail'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left Weekly's Rachel Evans and Jonathan Lockhart spoke to Extinction Rebellion Sydney spokesperson Caz Chattin to find out more about this growing international movement. | When did Extinction Rebellion come about and why? | Extinction Rebellion was established in mid-2018 after all previous attempts to enact systemic change failed. It is based on studies on effective protest movements and focuses on non-violent direct action or civil disobedience to put pressure on the media and government. | What is Extinction Rebellion's understanding about the cause, nature and extent of the environmental crisis?