(2019-06-28). The Compelling Evidence of Global Warming. counterpunch.org 
The meteor of Al Gore Al Gore was very ambitious. Following on the footsteps of his father, he entered politics and served as a Congressman and Senator from Tennessee. At the same time, he grasped the importance of climate change and he wrote a book about the political implications of rising global temperature. Gore knew More
(2019-06-28). Hidden Plastics: Glitter Gum and the Air we Breath. counterpunch.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, More
(2019-06-28). 'This Is Not How You Behave in an Emergency: Where Is Climate Change in the Democratic Debates? commondreams.org ______________________________…
(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). Climate Chaos and Our Own Responsibilities. counterpunch.org On the last day of the UN Climate Change (June 17-27, 2019) meeting in Bonn the key IPCC report on 1.5 C was blocked from further discussion by Saudi Arabia and an unlikely set of allies: the US, Iran and Russia. The report as the saying goes has been deep-sixed meriting only a five-para watered More
(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). State Endangered Species Protection Sought for Mountain Lions in Southern California, Central Coast. indybay.org Some Populations Face Extinction Threat From Freeways, Sprawl, Rat Poison…
(2019-06-28). Skillshare and Potluck. indybay.org Canticle Farm 1972 36th Ave, Oakland…
(2019-06-28). Rare California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection. indybay.org Salamanders at Risk of Extinction From Plans to Raise Shasta Dam…
(2019-06-28). From Cyber War to Omnicide? counterpunch.org 
Will the Justice Department and all those calling for the heads of Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange now demand that the publishers of the hallowed New York Times be punished for their transgression of revealing our government's cyber warfare against Russia? The front page article is titled "U.S. Buries Digital Land Mines To Menace Russia's Power Grid." Many citizens undoubtedly feel that this is just payback for the long decreed turpitude of the Russians for interfering with our "democracy." Of course there is nothing new about this…the cyber warfare that is. One could make the case that such has been ongoing…
(2019-06-27). New UK law to cut greenhouse gases to zero by 2050. thecanary.co 
A target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero" by 2050 has become law, making the UK the first major economy to legislate to end its contribution to global warming, the Government said.The move comes after the Government's advisory Committee on Climate Change called for the new legal target to be brought in as soon as possible and to urgently ramp up action to cut emissions.Hitting net zero — a 100% cut in emissions — will mean an end to heating of homes with traditional gas boilers, more green electricity and a switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles, walking and cycling.Energy…
(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). Democratic Debate Spent Less Than 10 Minutes on Climate Change. truthout.org After 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spent less than ten minutes on the global climate emergency during the first primary debate in Miami, Florida Wednesday night, environmentalists and progressive critics argued it is now clearer than ever that the DNC must agree to host a debate focused specifically on the crisis that poses an existential threat to human civilization. | Climate journalist Kate Aronoff noted in a blog post for The Guardian that it took "nearly an hour and a h…
(2019-06-27). American Climate Change Policy: You Don't Matter. counterpunch.org 
The pickin' and the choosin' of the winners and the losers of Climate Change was all set from the get-go. The Big Money was always going to win because the Big Money always does the pickin'. It's the American Way. If there was ever any doubt among the blessedly naàØve and trusting Demos Americanus about More
(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…
(2019-06-27). 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). 'BORING!' says Trump as Democrats argue if Russia or climate change pose greater risk to US. rt.com 
The first Democratic debate saw 10 largely-interchangeable candidates square off to trade platitudes in a free-for-all plagued with technical difficulties, mysterious shifts into Spanish, and belligerent posturing.
(2019-06-27). Biodiversity can help coral reefs survive in current climate crisis. nationofchange.org Coral reefs, often referred to as "the rainforests of the seas," are currently facing a variety of threats from ocean warming and acidification, overfishing, pollution, and overall climate change. Coral reefs provide homes for many species, more than twenty-five percent of marine life, and are at risk of becoming extinct themselves. While many researchers, like …
(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). 'BORING!' says Trump as Democrats argue if Russia or climate change pose greater risk to US. rt.com 
The first Democratic debate saw 10 largely-interchangeable candidates square off to trade platitudes in a free-for-all plagued with technical difficulties, mysterious shifts into Spanish, and belligerent posturing.
(2019-06-27). 'Downright Irresponsible and Shameful': DNC and NBC Ripped for Democratic Debate That Spent Less Than 10 Minutes on Climate Emergency. commondreams.org "Our survival is worth more time than vague, irrelevant, and trivial questions posed 80 minutes into the debate." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/democratic_debate.jpg…
(2019-06-27). As Heat Wave Boils Europe, Lackluster Bonn Talks Marred by US and Saudi-Led Obstruction of Climate Science. commondreams.org As cities across Europe faced record-breaking heatwaves and public safety alerts, two weeks of climate talks by nearly 200 delegations in Bonn, Germany wrapped up on Thursday with the negotiations marked by obstruction and climate denial rather than a sense of urgency. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-11512263791.jpg…
(2019-06-27). Bonn Climate Talks Make Limited Progress, Greater Political Leadership Essential to Address Climate Emergency. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(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). How We Are All Climate Change Deniers. counterpunch.org Recent polls have shown that the number of US citizens who believe in climate change is rising (see here, here, and here). These numbers have been hailed as positive—even as "a new era of public concern about climate change"—and they are positive, as far as such things go (with US Americans ranking 3rd in the More
(2019-06-27). Skillshare and Potluck. indybay.org Canticle Farm 1972 36th Ave, Oakland…
(2019-06-27). State Endangered Species Protection Sought for Mountain Lions in Southern California, Central Coast. indybay.org Some Populations Face Extinction Threat From Freeways, Sprawl, Rat Poison…
(2019-06-26). EPA Urged to Put Public Health Over Monsanto Profits by Banning Cancer-Linked Glyphosate. commondreams.org "This dangerous herbicide causes serious health risks, including cancer, and threatens our environment." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/monsanto_bayer_0.jpg…
(2019-06-26). Environmental and Public Interest Groups Demand EPA Revoke Monsanto's License to Pollute. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-06-26). What Ever Happened to the Energy Transition? globalresearch.ca Anyone trying to understand what's happening with the world's energy systems right now can be forgiven if they are confused. On one hand, most people know about the climate emergency, and the need to move away from fossil fuels. On …
(2019-06-26). 'Report the urgency! This is a climate emergency!'. mronline.org 
"This is the biggest crisis in human history. What are we going to tell our children when they ask us: why didn't we do anything to stop it while we still had time?" | Source
(2019-06-26). Trudeau Should Cut His Losses on the Trans Mountain Pipeline. globalresearch.ca Justin Trudeau is in over a barrel. In 2015, he made a deal with Alberta. He would get an oil pipeline built to a coast if the province joined his pan-Canadian climate plan. After his election this past April, Conservative …
(2019-06-26). The UN climate talks are coming to Britain. The climate justice movement will be ready. mronline.org 
This week it was announced that the 2020 United Nations climate change conference—the so-called 'Conference of the Parties' (COP)—is set to take place in the UK. | Source
(2019-06-26). Oregon Republicans backed by right-wing militias flee state to stall vote on historic climate bill. nationofchange.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 …
(2019-06-26). Sunrise Sits In at DNC Headquarters, Demanding Climate Debate. therealnews.com 
The day before the first Democratic debate in Miami, dozens gathered at the DNC to demand a climate debate. They say they plan to stay until the DNC meets their demands…
(2019-06-26). As Democratic Candidates Take Debate Stage, Florida Faces Devastating Climate Impacts. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-06-26). The U.S. Military's Dirty Little Secret. truthdig.com British scientists have identified one of the world's great emitters of greenhouse gases, a silent agency which buys as much fuel as Portugal or Peru and emits more carbon dioxide than all of Romania: the US military. | Ironically, this agency is acutely aware that the climate emergency makes the world more dangerous, increasing the risk of conflict around the planet. And simply because it is conscious of this risk, it is ever more likely to burn ever-…
(2019-06-26). Fridays for Future: Tens of thousands demonstrate on climate change in Aachen, Germany. wsws.org Under the slogan, "Climate Justice Without Borders—United for a Future," about 40,000 young people in Aachen demanded a rapid shutdown of coal-fired power plants and other measures.
(2019-06-26). Thousands lobby their MPs on climate and environmental 'emergency'. thecanary.co 
Thousands of people have gathered around Westminster to call on their MPs to take urgent action on the climate and environmental "emergency".MPs have been meeting their constituents around the Houses of Parliament, over Lambeth Bridge and along the Thames to discuss the need to take action on cutting emissions, protecting nature and tackling plastic pollution.Around 12,000 people turned up to lobby their MPs, according to organisers the Climate Coalition and Greener UK, whose members include aid agencies, social groups and conservation organisations.Damian Green spoke to his constituents on the Albert Embankment…
(2019-06-26). Why I'm Climate Striking Against Fox News on Friday. thenation.com Why I'm Climate Striking Against Fox News on Friday…
(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.
(2019-06-26). Skillshare and Potluck. indybay.org Canticle Farm 1972 36th Ave, Oakland…
(2019-06-26). State Endangered Species Protection Sought for Mountain Lions in Southern California, Central Coast. indybay.org Some Populations Face Extinction Threat From Freeways, Sprawl, Rat Poison…
(2019-06-26). Shift to renewable energy could have biodiversity cost, researchers caution. nationofchange.org 
Climate change has widely reported negative consequences, and innovations in renewable energy technologies are central to achieving the Paris climate treaty goals to mitigate these effects. A new report cautions that mining of metals used in manufacturing renewable technologies like wind turbines, solar power, and electric vehicles has costs, including for biodiversity. Negative effects from …
(2019-06-26). Hundreds of youth activists sit at the DNC headquarters demanding 2020 debate on climate crisis. nationofchange.org 
Hundreds of youth activists held a sit-in at the DNC headquarters yesterday demanding a climate change presidential debate be a top priority. .@DNC: "We aren't here because we had nothing to do today, we're here because we're afraid for our future. Show us you're serious about our lives, show us you care about the American …
(2019-06-25). Former shale gas CEO says fracking revolution has been 'a disaster' for drillers, investors. nationofchange.org 
Steve Schlotterbeck, who led drilling company EQT as it expanded to become the nation's largest producer of natural gas in 2017, arrived at a petrochemical industry conference in Pittsburgh Friday morning with a blunt message about shale gas drilling and fracking. "The shale gas revolution has frankly been an unmitigated disaster for any buy-and-hold investor in the shale gas industry with …
(2019-06-25). New York Passes Nation's Most Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation. therealnews.com 
Adrien Salazar, who fought for the bill discusses how this bill, which calls for no fossil fuel energy by 2050, will affect poor communities hardest hit by the climate crisis…
(2019-06-25). Headlines for June 25, 2019. democracynow.org Iran Says New U.S. Sanctions Shut Down Diplomatic Option, 300 Children Moved from Texas Border Patrol Station After Reports of Neglect, Inhumane Conditions, FBI Investigating Deaths of 3 Children, 1 Woman Found Near Texas' Southern Border, Trump Responds to E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegations: "She's Not My Type", Palestinians Resist Kushner's Middle East Workshop as Business Leaders Gather in Bahrain, Experts Warn Climate Crisis Exacerbating Heat Waves as 100+ Degree Temps Grip Europe, Chennai, India's 6th-Largest City, Has Almost Run Out of Water, SCOTUS Makes FOIA Requests More Difficult for Journalists, Oregon R…
(2019-06-25). The path to climate justice passes through Caracas. mronline.org 
For now the U.S. regime change agenda has been defeated as a result of the mass mobilization in April and May of the Venezuelan masses in defense of their Bolivarian Revolution, a mobilization which succeeded in marginalizing the opposition led by U.S. puppet Juan Guaido, demonstrating how pathetic his claims of legitimacy were. | Source