George HW Bush’s 1988 Environmental Speech

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On August 31, 1988, George H. W. Bush gave a progressive campaign speech on the environment, touching on many issues present still today. After becoming the 41st President he appointed the first environmentalist, William Reilly ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_K._Reilly ), to head the EPA. However, in 1992 he refused to sign the international biodiversity treaty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Biological_Diversity and…

The Struggle of Global Warming Policy in 1992

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At a February 13, 1992 press conference, scientists raised concerns in regards to a lack of policy decisions to address climate change at the 1992 Earth Summit, by the Bush Administration. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Summit Many arguments from the time and issues over the political inaction to reduce emissions, and to enforce regulations, and to sign treaties, are…

UN: Faced with ‘clear science, real threats,’ countries must remain committed to Paris climate deal

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23 March 2017 – Climate change is an unprecedented and growing threat to peace, prosperity and development and addressing it presents an economic opportunity for Governments and business, senior United Nations officials said today. “We are dealing with scientific facts, not politics. And the facts are clear. Climate change is a direct threat in itself,…

Trends and Challenges of Global Transition to Green Economy (November 2016)

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Drawing on his expertise as former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Achim Steiner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achim_Steiner Director of the Oxford Martin School, presented the trends and explored challenges of a global transition towards an inclusive green economy (November 2016). Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford ‘Towards a green economy: pathways through politics, culture and…

Expert urges Politics to Act on Climate Change (March 2017)

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Climate scientist Michael Mann https://twitter.com/MichaelEMann gave testimony at hearing, titled “Climate Science: Assumptions, Policy Implications, and the Scientific Method,” was organized to “examine the scientific method and process as it relates to climate change” and “focus on the underlying science that helps inform policy decisions.” House Science Committee Hearing Pits Three Fringe Climate Deniers Against…

Fund Climate Awareness April 2017

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You might occasionally look up some climate study, or visit a blog explaining recent discoveries surrounding the science of climate change, you well be aware what is going on, and you actively attempt to reduce your impact on the environment (Driving EV’s, buying electricity from renewables, going vegan, changing light bulbs to LEDs etc). But…

Did YouTube abruptly cut Revenue for Extreme Weather Related Content?

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A new Car, tire, construction, insurance, or the latest action movie trailer are among common advertisements, among many more, when during prime time television news hours, the local anchor explains ongoing weather situations, the government announces the latest advisory, or people watch the related footage. This was true for YouTube videos too, until recently. Around…

Noam Chomsky on Trump Climate Policies (March 2017) Feat. Trump

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At a recent MIT hosted Starr Forum, Chomsky explained broader US politics, with the scope on climate science and what it means for the future (March 23, 2017) – excerpt via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5A8BVrjRfU President Trump Signs an Energy Executive Order (March 28, 2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdkThe_O50M Related A TIMELINE OF EVERY RIDICULOUS THING TRUMP HAS SAID ABOUT CLIMATE…

Report: Trump to ban climate change on Earth #WarOnCoal

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After what many describe as incredible news, and some others describe as wrong, or outright false, or from a dimension called alternative, there has been reports of something, of something so dramatic. References Donald Trump acknowledges climate change — at his Irish golf course http://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-acknowledges-climate-change-at-his-irish-golf-course/ Rising seas could swamp Trump’s ‘Winter White House’ at Mar-a-Lago,…

Trump White House to Take Aim at Obama Era Climate Policy

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President Trump will take the most significant step yet in obliterating his predecessor’s environmental record Tuesday, instructing federal regulators to rewrite key rules curbing U.S. carbon emissions. References Now under attack, EPA’s work on climate change has been going on for decades http://theconversation.com/now-under-attack-epas-work-on-climate-change-has-been-going-on-for-decades-74065 Trump moves decisively to wipe out Obama’s climate-change record https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trump-moves-decisively-to-wipe-out-obamas-climate-change-record/2017/03/27/411043d4-132c-11e7-9e4f-09aa75d3ec57_story.html Charting Irreversible…