Washington Post Tillerson doesn’t deny climate change – but dodges questions about Exxon’s role in sowing doubtWashington PostSecretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson on Wednesday said he believes “the risk of climate change does exist, and the consequences could be serious enough that action should be taken.” But while the Obama administration and other world…

Affordable housing, environment, local businesses top concerns in Berkeley council raceEast Bay TimesBERKELEY — The two candidates seeking to fill a vacant City Council seat in a March 7 special election broadly agree that affordable housing, environmental issues and the viability of local businesses are among the most daunting challenges facing the … and more »

Scientific American In Final Address, Obama Urges U.S. to Deal with Climate ChangeScientific AmericanA hopeful President Obama delivered his farewell address to America last night, making a final plea for democratic engagement and fact-based debate, including on climate change. Speaking from Chicago, Obama urged restoring a “common purpose” and …Obama: To Deny Climate Change ‘Betrays Future…

MarketWatch Here are 10 World Bank charts on the uncertain global trade environmentMarketWatchGlobal trade is expected to rebound after slowing in 2016 to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis. Slide 1 of 11. The global economy had a tough year in 2016. Growth slumped to 2.3%, the lowest rate since the financial crisis.…

The Independent Devastating global warming is inevitable due to inaction of international community, says leading economistThe IndependentThe world can no longer avoid dangerous global warming because countries have done little to tackle the problem apart from spout “rhetoric”, a leading economist has warned. Professor William Nordhaus, of Yale University in the US, said it was…

Forbes Crazy Carbon Crystals Could Combat Climate ChangeForbesIn other words the solution could be used to grab CO2, which contributes to climate change, direct from the atmosphere and store it temporarily into crystals that form as a result. The researchers envision using the process as a way to boost the … and more »

Bill Nye Blames Global Warming For Devastating Floods In Northern CaliDaily CallerBill Nye, “The Science Guy”, poses for a photograph with 3D glasses at the the opening of the IMAX film titled “Magnificent Desolation Walking on the Moon 3D” at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. September 21, 2005. The film …

Marketplace.org Where Trump’s Secretary of State falls on climate changeMarketplace.orgThe prospect of an oil executive leading international diplomatic ties has caused a lot of concern for those worried about climate change, a major international issue. It’s still unclear what impact his appointment would have on policies. Much of that …Time to Grill Rex Tillerson on…

NPR Alaskan Village, Citing Climate Change, Seeks Disaster Relief In Order To RelocateNPRNow, in an unprecedented test case, Newtok wants the federal government to declare these mounting impacts of climate change an official disaster. Villagers say it’s their last shot at unlocking the tens of millions of dollars needed to relocate the … and more »

Payson Roundup Cranberries: Good For You, But Not For EnvironmentPayson Roundup#This has wreaked environmental havoc in states such as Wisconsin. #It might surprise you to learn, but Wisconsin produces the most cranberries in the U.S. In fact, it produces more than twice as many cranberries as Massachusetts. #This toxic method of … and more »