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What is wrong with this picture? Poor, misguided, corrupt legislation causes the greatest man-made environmental disaster in history. Yet, before we have time to learn from our mistakes, the US Senate this week barely stops a bill, 53 to 47 … Continue reading

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Established in 1972 by the United Nations, June 5th is officially World Environment Day , one more reason and opportunity to focus worldwide awareness and attention on our environment. According to the UN, the agenda for the day is: “to … Continue reading

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This past week, President Obama called for mileage and emissions standards on work trucks and big rigs; a first for the US government, as this class of vehicles has previously been exempt from mileage standards! The Union of Concerned Scientists … Continue reading

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Last week, the US Senate passed a resolution declaring May 21st as Endangered Species Day. The resolution “encourages the people of the United States to become educated about and aware of threats to species…” Many scientific studies tell us that … Continue reading

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For all our Climate Mamas…wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day…and for you Climate Papas that might be looking for a “special” gift for those socially conscious, caring moms in your life, we have a few ideas for last minute mother’s … Continue reading

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“I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues…..Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” (Enough said! No one says it better than … Continue reading

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April 23rd, the day after Earth Day….But wait; isn’t everyday supposed to be Earth Day? Sure it is, and we know you try your best every day for our planet. It is interesting however to see how Earth Day has … Continue reading

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Lots of climate change information in the news this week, from melting glaciers and tsunamis to threatened and endangered “Lego” creatures, the power of you and music videos, so lets get started. On the news front we witnessed the power … Continue reading

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This month, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, we are trying to bring you news, videos and information about the power specifically of YOU, as an individual, and how you can directly, in the context of your … Continue reading

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A lot is happening on climate change and the environment in the build up to the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd . In case it passed you by, March 22nd, was World Water Day, where attention was … Continue reading

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