The Solutions to Climate Change
Bill McKibben from http://350.org Jim Hansen, and others give us an update on the solutions to climate change. The Solutions to Climate Change The Solutions to Climate Change
George HW Bush’s 1988 Environmental Speech
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…
Trends and Challenges of Global Transition to Green Economy (November 2016)
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…
Noam Chomsky on Trump Climate Policies (March 2017) Feat. Trump
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…
Trump White House to Take Aim at Obama Era Climate Policy
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…
Coal CEO claims Earth cooling & climate change a hoax
Asked about the economic analysis behind President Barack Obama’s energy regulations, Murray said, “There’s no scientific analysis either. I have 4,000 scientists that tell me global warming is a hoax. The Earth has cooled for 20 years.” Murray Energy is the country’s largest coal miner. Asked for clarification, a spokesperson for Murray Energy sent links…
Now Hiring: The Growth of America’s Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs
The solar and wind industries are each creating jobs at a rate 12 times faster than that of the rest of the U.S. economy, according to a new report. References Renewable Energy Is Creating Jobs 12 Times Faster Than the Rest of the Economy http://fortune.com/2017/01/27/solar-wind-renewable-jobs/ Click to access the_growth_of_americas_clean_energy_and_sustainability_jobs.pdf Hansen et al quote Click to…
Trump’s EPA Pick Scott Pruitt, A War On Clean Air & Water #MAGA
Recently a new President took office in the United States of America. His agenda includes the removal and dismantling of standard environmental protection safeguards. Actions resemble a war on clean air and healthy drinking water.
Landlords – it’s time to make your housing energy efficient
Shape up or ship out – that’s the message we’re sending to any landlords who fail to modernise their properties to improve safety and reduce carbon emissions. Yet, in the UK, the rules and regulations restricting landlords are few and far between – not least because a large number of MPs are also landlords. According…
TESLA’s energy independence and climate solution
Elon Musk talks climate and energy solutions, presenting Powerwall 2 and the incredible Solar Roof (October 28, 2016). More https://www.tesla.com/solar and https://www.tesla.com/powerwall Join the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Powerwall 2 is a battery for homes and small businesses that stores the sun’s energy and delivers clean, reliable electricity when the sun isn’t shining. Combine…
Presidential Debate: Trump Vs Clinton on Energy
The October 9, 2016 Presidential Debate included 1 particular important question. What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs? While at the same remaining environmentally friendly, and minimizing job loose for fossil power plant workers.