(2022-02-09). Three Hopeful Stories of Environmental Activism. otherwords.org When you work on climate, the news can often feel like one step forward, two steps back. But lately, ordinary people have been winning big victories to protect their communities — and our planet. | Last November, for example, President Biden Then, just two weeks later, his administration announced…
(2022-02-09). Soaring Methane Levels Has Scientists Concerned Climate Feedback Loop Is Here. truthout.org 
Fresh U.S. government data spotlighting the rapid growth of atmospheric methane concentrations in recent years has scientists increasingly concerned that the human-caused climate crisis has triggered a vicious feedback loop, potentially resulting in unstoppable planetary warming. | Research
(2022-02-09). "Don't Look Up": David Sirota on His Oscar Nod for Writing Blockbuster Climate Crisis & Media Satire. democracynow.org 
We speak to longtime progressive journalist and 2020 Bernie Sanders adviser David Sirota, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for co-writing the screenplay of the hit Netflix movie "Don't Look Up" along with the film's director, Adam McKay. The satire of the fight to have climate change acknowledged, let alone acted upon by global leaders, follows the plight of astronomy professor Dr. Randall Mindy (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and his graduate student Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) as they fail to warn the planet of an impending comet that threatens to wipe out human existence.
(2022-02-09). US sees no need for new sanctions against Nord Stream 2 — White House. tass.com Jen Psaki did not answer directly to the question about whether the United States and its allies would view a powerful Russian cyberattack on Ukraine as a reason to undertake new measures against the gas pipeline project…
(2022-02-09). Pandemic hits privatised aged care system hard, urgent reform needed. greenleft.org.au Aged residents in care are dying at alarming rates from COVID-19, while the PM wastes precious time trying to convince us that the system is not in crisis. Jackie Kriz argues for a complete overhaul.
(2022-02-09). ILWU Local 6 California Waste Solutions Workers Demand Justice At Oakland Education Rally. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 California Waste Solutions workers spoke out for justice on the job at the Oakland City hall rally against education cuts.
(2022-02-09). Kiev's attempts to manipulate information not conductive to peace — Donetsk. tass.com A significant portion of the 178th session of the working group on security issues was wasted on countering the Ukrainian side's manipulative rhetoric, said Alexey Nikonorov, a negotiator for the self-proclaimed DPR in the security subgroup of the Contact Group…
(2022-02-08). Challenging Israel's Climate Apartheid in Palestine. juancole.com By Muna Dajani | — ( Al-Shabakah ) — Through its participation in the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and other international forums, the Palestinian Authority (PA) continues to promote a state-centric approach to climate change that ultimately blocks legitimate climate and environmental justice in Palestine. In effect, Palestinian leadership has reduced the Palestinian …
(2022-02-08). Sustainability Is Not as New an Idea as You Might Think—It's More Than 300 Years Old | Take Action Tuesday @EarthFoodLife. independentmediainstitute.org 
Modern sustainability evolved from forest management of the 18th century, and its ancient roots go back even further. Could it help with today's climate crisis and lumber shortage? By Erika Schelby, Independent Media Institute 6 min read The proverb "necessity is the mother of invention" has roots that go back to Aesop's fable "The Crow …
(2022-02-08). Genes that may be helping bumblebees adapt to environmental change pinpointed. imperial.ac.uk Researchers studying bumblebee genomes have identified genes thought to be helping bees overcome environmental challenges, such as climate change.
(2022-02-08). Even Red-State Louisiana Eyes 5 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Generation, replacing declining Oil Industry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Windpower Monthly reports that the state of Louisiana's Climate Commission Task Force assembled by Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards is eyeing 5 gigawatts of electric power generation through massive new wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico, by 2035. The project would be part of the state's goal of getting …
(2022-02-08). Montana Plaintiffs Announce First Children's Climate Trial in History of US. truthout.org 
Young Montanans and their lawyers announced Monday that the first children's climate trial in U.S. history is set to begin a year from now in Helena, Montana. | The historic trial in the constitutional climate lawsuit "Going to trial means a chance for me and my fellow plaintiffs to have our climate injuries recognized and…
(2022-02-08). Canada: The Left is nowhere on COVID. And that's a big problem. mronline.org 
They have failed to step into the current political climate and counter far-right protests, and get workers the income, housing and other social support they need.
(2022-02-08). Headlines for February 8, 2022. democracynow.org Biden Vows to Halt Russia-to-Germany Gas Pipeline If Russia Invades Ukraine, Several Democratic-Led States Announce Plans to Roll Back Mask Mandates, Biden Administration Tests Four-Legged Robotic "Dogs" on U.S.-Mexico Border, Costa Rican Presidential Candidates Appear Headed for April Runoff Election, Ex-Honduran President Added to U.S. List of Corrupt Officials over Drug Trafficking, Brazilian Antiracist Protesters Demand Justice for Immigrant Killed over Unpaid Wages, Supreme Court Will Allow Alabama's GOP-Gerrymandered Congressional Maps to Stand, Jill Biden Confirms Free Community College W…
(2022-02-08). Myron Dewey's Death: No Charges Filed Against Driver Responsible Four Months Later. indybay.org It has been four months since Paiute Shoshone Journalist Myron Dewey was killed when a driver pulled into his lane and hit him head-on. There have been no charges filed against the driver of the truck who was found at fault in the accident report. Dewey was a drone activist and filmmaker during the resistance to Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock in North Dakota.
(2022-02-08). Vladimir Putin's Meeting With Xi Jinping Marks an Important Step in Eurasian Future. journal-neo.org 
The past week saw what was arguably the most important encounter for a considerable period of time. The Russian president Vladimir Putin travelled to Beijing as the honoured guest of Chinese president Xi Jinping . It was their first face to face meeting for more than two years. The two leaders did not waste the opportunity …