Heat wave, fires, hurricanes bear the ‘fingerprints of climate change,’ scientists say – Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Bee Heat wave, fires, hurricanes bear the ‘fingerprints of climate change,’ scientists saySacramento BeeInterviewed by right-wing media outlet Breitbart about Hurricane Harvey last week, Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said it was “opportunistic” and “misplaced” to link the Houston disaster with climate change. It was …To guard against climate change, Los…
Climate, Power, Money And Sorrow: Lessons Of Hurricane Harvey – NPR
NPR Climate, Power, Money And Sorrow: Lessons Of Hurricane HarveyNPRAnd while asking “did this specific event happen because of climate change” is the wrong scientific question, it’s all about trends and the movement toward dangerous “never seen before” kinds of rainfall — one that scientists are seeing. By altering …6 Questions About Hurricane Irma, Harvey…
Climate Change Stunting Growth Of Fish – The Onion (satire)
Climate Change Stunting Growth Of FishThe Onion (satire)A new study warns that rising oceanic temperatures due to climate change are stunting the growth of fish and exacerbating global fishing shortages. What do you think? “Thanks for the warning, but I can barely muster the energy to care about how climate …
First Harvey, Then Irma and Jose. Why? It’s the Season. – New York Times
St. Louis Jewish Light First Harvey, Then Irma and Jose. Why? It’s the Season.New York Times“This is when 95 percent of hurricanes and major hurricanes form.” As to whether climate change has somehow made this year worse, the links between climate change and hurricane activity are complex and there are still many uncertainties.In Your Opinion:…
Nonproducing Oil and Gas Leases Benefit Environment, Economy – Forbes
Forbes Nonproducing Oil and Gas Leases Benefit Environment, EconomyForbesIf the environmental left wants energy companies to produce oil and natural gas on every parcel of leased land, then they will support allowing energy producers to perform comprehensive testing and exploratory drilling on federal lands before paying …
Six farmers shot dead over land rights battle in Peru – The Guardian
The Guardian Six farmers shot dead over land rights battle in PeruThe GuardianAfter four years of investigations into land-grabbing and large scale agribusiness projects, the EIA had uncovered “chaos, abuses, violations of indigenous and local community rights as well as violations of environmental and forestry laws,” Urrunaga said.
Kroger: Cheap Stock Reflects Tough Environment – Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Kroger: Cheap Stock Reflects Tough EnvironmentSeeking AlphaIn this article, I present the two key topics that I will be paying close attention to this week. On the stock and despite the low valuation, I don’t see KR as a bargain stock worth buying at current levels. On Friday morning, food retail giant Kroger…
Learn about the environment during the Honoring Mother Earth Fair – Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
Learn about the environment during the Honoring Mother Earth FairSault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOnce again the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Environmental Department is opening its doors to the public to host the annual Honoring Mother Earth Fair on Saturday at their Greenough Street headquarters. The department’s Fred Hatch Building is …
Furniture in new residential colleges supports a healthy environment – Yale News
Furniture in new residential colleges supports a healthy environmentYale NewsNew residents of Benjamin Franklin and Pauli Murray colleges will find their bedrooms and common rooms furnished with items that promote sustainability and health. The furniture is made domestically from sustainable wood, and is low in chemicals that …
Egypt renewable energy projects get $210 million boost – CNBC.com – CNBC
CNBC Egypt renewable energy projects get $210 million boost – CNBC.comCNBCmillion in debt financing will be used to tap Egypt’s renewable energy potential. and more »