(2019-06-21). Permafrost Collapses 70 Years Early. counterpunch.org Fasten your seat belt! Global warming is on a rampage. As a consequence, many ecosystems may be on the verge of total collapse. In fact, recent activity in the hinterlands surely looks that way. Over time, the backlash for civilized society, where people live in comfort, could be severe, meaning extreme discomfort. But still, nobody More
(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). 'We do not approve!' Stop Adani sit-in. greenleft.org.au 
Two thousand people took over a major roadway in Brisbane on a Friday night, standing and sitting in. The action is likely to be the prelude to future disruption in the city if approval for the Adani coal mine is not withdrawn. | The rally first heard from a range of speakers, including Wangan and Jagalingou spokesperson Adrian Burragubba; MUA Qld state secretary Bob Carnegie; and organisers with University Students for Climate Action, Front-Line Action on Coal and others. | Numerous community groups were visible in the rally, noticeably some bearing Extinction Rebellion signs announcing a day of disruption to be…
(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). Mark Field called for 'much firmer grip' on climate protests two months before he grabbed a protester. thecanary.co 
Mark Field, the Conservative minister facing criticism for grabbing an environmental protester, sent a letter in April urging police to "take a much firmer grip" on climate change demonstrations.In the letter to Metropolitan Police chief Cressida Dick, the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster — who is facing a party investigation over the incident — complained that constituents were "quite rightly fed up" with the travel disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion protests. | Activists brought parts of the city to a standstill throughout the month in a call for net carbon emissions to be reduced to…
(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?
(2019-06-20). The Dangerous Methane Mystery. dissidentvoice.org The East Siberian Arctic Shelf ("ESAS") is the epicenter of a methane-rich zone that could turn the world upside down. Still, the ESAS is not on the radar of mainstream science, and not included in calculations by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), and generally not well understood. It is one of the biggest …
(2019-06-20). A report on economic impacts of climate change by norvergence. nationofchange.org Scientists have been doing comprehensive research over the past decade about the impact of climate change on economies of different countries. Till now, what they found that climate change badly affects the growth rate of the global economy and the number of people will get poorer in the upcoming years. At the same time, due …
(2019-06-20). The Dangerous Methane Mystery. counterpunch.org The East Siberian Arctic Shelf ("ESAS") is the epicenter of a methane-rich zone that could turn the world upside down. | Still, the ESAS is not on the radar of mainstream science, and not included in calculations by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), and generally not well understood. It is one of the biggest mysteries of the world's climate puzzle, and it is highly controversial, which creates an enhanced level of uncertainty and casts shadows of doubt. More
(2019-06-20). The Dangerous Methane Mystery. counterpunch.org The East Siberian Arctic Shelf ("ESAS") is the epicenter of a methane-rich zone that could turn the world upside down. Still, the ESAS is not on the radar of mainstream science, and not included in calculations by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), and generally not well understood. It is one of the biggest More
(2019-06-20). Europe Also Suffers From US Worldwide Sanctions: Putin. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin points out that United States sanctions against other world countries means that Europe suffers billions in lost trade. This follows news that some European countries are keen to end U.S. dollar-dominance in global trade, something Russia and China see as a priority to reshape international relations. | RELATED: | Russia: Putin Promises China-Friendly Investment Climate | On Thursday, during Putin's annual live "Direct Line Q&A" event, he laid out the…
(2019-06-20). New shadow climate justice minister demands fracking ban. thecanary.co 
Labour's new climate justice minister has demanded a ban on fracking.Danielle Rowley, who has been appointed as shadow climate justice and green jobs minister, also wants to see more onshore wind turbines and free bus travel for under-25s.The Midlothian MP plans to meet climate justice activists, including the climate school strikers, to formulate Labour policy.Pushing for an 'immediate ban on fracking' and 'kickstarting a Green Industrial Revolution': Rowley said: As a campaigner I'm really excited that I'll be working more closely with the climate movement, including the inspiring youth climate strikers,…
(2019-06-20). National week of action: Consumers demand an end to foods grown with bee-killing pesticides. nationofchange.org In honor of National Pollinator Week (June 17-June 23), thousands of people across the US are participating in a week of action to demand that the retail food giant Kroger eliminate pollinator-toxic pesticides from their food supply chain and increase their organic food offerings. | World insect decline has been rapidly increasing, with more than 40% of insect species declining and a third endangered. Bees are particularly affected. The main reasons for global bee-decline or the "bee apocalypse" is industrial agriculture, parasites/pathogens, and climate change. Loss of biodiversity, destruction of habitat, an…
(2019-06-20). Food companies are still selling products contaminated by Monsanto weedkiller. nationofchange.org 
Popular foods contaminated by glyphosate are still being sold by major companies in the United States. | New samples tested by the Environmental Working Group revealed that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, Monsanto's popular herbicide, is still present in children's cereal and snack products. | EWG tested 21 oat-based products. All 21 showed traces of glyphosate and all but four had levels of glyphosate that are higher than what EWG scientists consider safe for children. | The newest tests are a follow up from EWG's findings last year when the group tested samples in July and October and found consi…
(2019-06-20). 'Huge victory' for grassroots climate campaigners as NY lawmakers reach deal on sweeping climate legislation. nationofchange.org 
Grassroots climate campaigners in New York applauded on Monday after state lawmakers reached a deal on sweeping climate legislation, paving the way for the passage of what could be some of the country's most ambitious environmental reforms. The legislature reached an agreement just before midnight Sunday on the Climate and Communities Protection Act (CCPA), one of several climate bills …
(2019-06-20). 'Our Climate Is Breaking Down. Business As Usual Is Over': Campaigners Interrupt Televised Speech of UK Treasury Official. commondreams.org "The people in this room have been funding climate change, and we're not giving the banks and hedge funds a pass for their unethical investment decisions anymore," said one Greenpeace campaigner | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/screen_shot_2019-06-20_at_4.49.55_pm.png…
