Of life and death – Universities and the environmentUniversity World NewsThe issue of resource constraints features consistently in all discussions on the role of universities in environmental management – a sub-theme of the recent 14th General Conference of the Association of African Universities or AAU, held in Accra … and more »

CapitalGazette.com Letters: Climate change; Remembering WatergateCapitalGazette.comFirst, man-made climate change is a fact. There is no doubt about it, but it is well known that some organizations have made it their jobs to cast doubt about climate change. There are also many people like Mr. Adamson who have bought into that doubt …

The Guardian Quarter of England’s rivers at risk of running dry, finds WWFThe GuardianThe information released to WWF by the Environment Agency shows that in such conditions 23% of England’s rivers could run dry. Further data shows that more than 550 rivers and lakes are in a poor ecological state because too much water is…

CBS Miami On Warm Miami Beach Mayors Talk Global WarmingCBS MiamiPresident Donald Trump’s disavowal of global warming, and withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, leaves many of the mayors worried. “I’m extremely concerned because we can do all that we can as cities, and we still aren’t going to be able to … and more »

The Seattle Times No added jail time for climate–change protester in Burlington pipeline caseThe Seattle TimesWard never denied his actions and indeed at the trial showed video of his action. His only defense was that the acts were necessary to defend the Earth because all other options to combat catastrophic climate change, including political action,…

SFGate Bay Area political events: climate change, diplomacy talkSFGateClimate change: Hosted by the Older Women’s League of California, a discussion and session for postcard-writing to elected representatives to push for climate change action. 10 a.m.-noon at the Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore St … and more »

Vox Rick Perry and Al Franken exchange heated words on global warmingVoxHe went on to reassert Wednesday to the Senate Appropriations Committee his belief that man-made global warming “is not settled science.” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) then asked him what would convince him on the scientific evidence, and Perry responded …Rick Perry wrongly downplays human role…

Washington Post Climate change threatens to wipe some islands off the mapWashington PostTo small island nations where the land juts just above the rising seas, the U.S. pulling out of the Paris climate change pact makes the future seem as fragile and built on hope as a sand castle. Top scientists say it was already…

The Columbus Dispatch All-electric bus touted as healthier for kids, better for environmentThe Columbus DispatchRichard Hicks, director of environmental protection for Columbus Public Health, speaks at a news conference before a demonstration of an all-electric bus Friday … and more »

The Good Men Project (blog) Masculinity and the Environment: A Double-edged SwordThe Good Men Project (blog)Of course, this decision comes as no surprise, not just because of his previous signaling on the matter, but because resistance to environmental concerns is a key value of the type of populist masculinity that underpins his presidency. The connection…