Climate groups applaud Newsom's temporary fracking ban in California, but say other 'critical next steps' still needed
Julia Conley | nationofchange.org | 2019-11-20
"Relentless organizing" by climate action groups across California forced the governor to call for a moratorium on fracking, 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben said.
nationofchange.org/2019/11/20/climate-groups-applaud-newsoms-temporary-fracking-ban-in-california-but-say-other-critical-next-steps-still-needed/

Governor Newsom orders scientific review of new fracking permits
Dan Bacher | indybay.org | 2019-11-20
Food & Water Action California State Director Alexandra Nagy issued a statement today calling for more action on oil and gas in California. | "While we are encouraged by the moratorium on cyclic steam, which is needed, much more should be done to address oil and gas issues in California," said Nagy.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/11/19/18828285.php

Today's children will face lifelong health effects from the climate crisis
Ruth Milka | nationofchange.org | 2019-11-20
"Without immediate action from all countries climate change will come to define the health of an entire generation."
nationofchange.org/2019/11/20/todays-children-will-face-lifelong-health-effects-from-the-climate-crisis/

Where There's Smoke
Matt Wuerker | thenation.com | 2019-11-20
Fossil fuel's climate change lies.
thenation.com/article/where-theres-smoke/

More than Venice: Climate change imperils ancient treasures worldwide
Kate Yoder | peoplesworld.org | 2019-11-20
Saltwater rushed into St. Mark's Basilica in Venice last week, submerging marble tombs, intricate mosaics, and centuries-old columns. A man was spotted swimming across St. Mark's Square, normally bustling with tourists, as the highest tide in 50 years swept through. The "Floating City" of bridges, vaporetti, and gondolas is hardly a stranger to high tides. Venetians are …
peoplesworld.org/article/more-than-venice-climate-change-imperils-ancient-treasures-worldwide/

The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change: Worker Power
Kate Aronoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, Thea Riofrancos | thenation.com | 2019-11-20
Kate Aronoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, Thea Riofrancos The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change: Worker Power…
thenation.com/article/green-newdeal-labor-movement/

Planned Fossil Fuel Production Dangerously Out of Line With Climate Safety
Andy Rowell | commondreams.org | 2019-11-20
Shell and BP have known for decades about the climate crisis, yet they just carry on drilling. (Photo: Mike Mozart/Flickr/cc) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/bp.jpeg …
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'Climate Emergency. Look It Up.': Activists and Experts Celebrate New Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year
Jessica Corbett, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2019-11-20
Climate advocates and experts celebrated Oxford Dictionaries' announcement Wednesday that "climate emergency" is the Oxford Word of the Year 2019. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-1146138602_0.jpg …
commondreams.org/news/2019/11/20/climate-emergency-look-it-activists-and-experts-celebrate-new-oxford-dictionaries?cd-origin=rss

Projected Fossil Fuel Production 'Dangerously Out of Step' With Global Climate Goals, UN Report Reveals
Jessica Corbett, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2019-11-20
A United Nations report released Wednesday warns that worldwide projections for fossil fuel production over the next decade indicate that the international community is on track to fail to rein in planet-heating emissions and prevent climate catastrophe. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/fossil_fuels_3.jpg …
commondreams.org/news/2019/11/20/projected-fossil-fuel-production-dangerously-out-step-global-climate-goals-un-report?cd-origin=rss

The Green Party manifesto at a glance
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-11-19
The Green Party has revealed the details of its general election manifesto. | Titled If Not Now, When?, the manifesto announces 10 new laws that would be ready to be implemented if co-leaders Sian Berry and Jonathan Bartley won an against-the-odds majority on 12 December. | I very much hope that our manifesto gives Labour some pause for thought, before their manifesto is published, especially on: the climate crisisfreedom of movementdrug reform | Have…
thecanary.co/uk/news/2019/11/19/the-green-party-manifesto-at-a-glance/

What the Frack? New Mexico Wants to Recycle Radioactive Wastewater
Frances Madeson | progressive.org | 2019-11-19
The state's famous green chiles may be hot for a whole new reason.
progressive.org/dispatches/what-the-frack-new-mexico-recycle-radioactive-wastewater-madeson-191119/

McDonnell: Companies could be delisted for failing to tackle climate change
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-11-19
Labour has set out plans for companies that fail to tackle climate change to be delisted from the London Stock Exchange. | In a speech to business leaders in Westminster, shadow chancellor John McDonnell outlined proposals to move away from a shareholder economy towards a stakeholder model, as well as reforming corporate governance, accountability and regulation. | Delisting occurs when a stock is removed from a stock exchange and is usually prompted by a company failing to meet the requirements of the exchange. | Companies already have to meet rules set by the London Stock Exchange and Financial Conduct Authorit…
thecanary.co/uk/news/2019/11/19/mcdonnell-companies-could-be-delisted-for-failing-to-tackle-climate-change/

Global climate treaty is not working
Eds. | mronline.org | 2019-11-19
Three out of four nations have yet to start to honour the global climate treaty. The world waits, the seas go on rising — and greenhouse gases too. | Source…
mronline.org/2019/11/18/global-climate-treaty-is-not-working/

Which Would You Prefer: Nuclear War or Climate Catastrophe?
Lawrence Wittner | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-11-17
To: The people of the world From: The Joint Public Relations Department of the Great Powers The world owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, Boris Johnson, and other heroic rulers of our glorious nations. Not only are they hard at work making their respective countries great …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/11/which-would-you-prefer-nuclear-war-or-climate-catastrophe/

The climate canary in the coal mine
Fred_F | greenleft.org.au | 2019-11-16
Climate Zane AlcornIssue 1245 AustraliaNovember 16, 2019If you thought extreme weather and climate events would eventually force politicians to wake up — that notion should now be definitely put to bed. | Not only did the Coalition fail to acknowledge climate change makes it more likely that extreme weather events will be more frequent…
greenleft.org.au/content/climate-canary-coal-mine

Sen. Cory Booker on Environmental Justice, Nuclear Power & "Savage Racial Disparities" in the U.S
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-11-15
The first-ever Presidential Forum on Environmental Justice, co-moderated by Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman and former EPA official Mustafa Santiago Ali, was held last Friday at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey was one of six Democratic candidates to share his plans to confront environmental injustices and the climate crisis. Booker spoke about racial disparities in the U.S., the creation of renewable energy jobs and the water contamination crises in cities across the country, including his hometown of Newark. "My community is not alone," Booker said. "Lead service…
www.democracynow.org/2019/11/15/cory_booker_presidential_forum_environmental_justice

WA climate rebels pledge to blockade fossil fuels conference
Fred_F | greenleft.org.au | 2019-11-15
environment Sam WainwrightIssue 1245 Australia PerthNovember 15, 2019Climate activists are gearing up for the Resources Technology Showcase (RTS), a mining and fossil fuel industry conference to be held at the Perth Convention Centre over November 27-28. | A newly formed c…
greenleft.org.au/content/wa-climate-rebels-pledge-blockade-fossil-fuels-conference

Climate crisis, food production and the rising risk of pandemics
Fred_F | greenleft.org.au | 2019-11-15
Agriculture Climate Pat BrewerIssue 1245 AustraliaNovember 15, 2019Australia is already feeling the effects of the climate crisis through rising temperatures, drought and major bushfires. | Meanwhile, governments are loosening environmental laws and agribusiness farming is dam…
greenleft.org.au/content/climate-crisis-food-production-and-rising-risk-pandemics

Fires driven by climate change are the 'new normal'
Duncan Roden | greenleft.org.au | 2019-11-14
Climate change Jim McIlroyIssue 1245 Australia bushfiresNovember 14, 2019Harry Creamer, a leading environment activist from Port Macquarie on the NSW central-north coast and longstanding member of Climate Change Hastings, acted for most most of us on November 10 when he ga…
greenleft.org.au/content/fires-driven-climate-change-are-new-normal

Six new books for ecosocialists
Stuart Munckton | greenleft.org.au | 2019-11-12
ecosocialism. books Ian AngusIssue 1247 AustraliaNovember 12, 2019Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus takes a look at six books that belong on the bookshelf of ecosocialists. | *** | The Thinking Person's Guide To Climate Change | University…
greenleft.org.au/content/six-new-books-ecosocialists-2

Take Action — Some actual, SANE legislation
Jon Rainwater | peaceaction.org | 2019-11-07
Trump has plans to spend nearly $2 TRILLION over the next 30 years on unneeded and unnecessary nuclear weapons and delivery systems. This makes no sense. This is insane. That's nearly $100 million wasted every day for thirty years on weapons we are supposed to be getting rid of. To put that amount in perspective, …
peaceaction.org/2019/11/07/take-action-some-actual-sane-legislation/