Is It Okay to Enjoy the Warm Winters of Climate Change? – The Atlantic
The Atlantic Is It Okay to Enjoy the Warm Winters of Climate Change?The Atlantic“While we’re hearing over and over again that climate change is something we should fear, most people are experiencing it in a way that’s really quite comfortable,” says Megan Mullin, a political scientist at Duke University and one of the authors of…
Hot spots of marine biodiversity most severely impacted by global warming – Science Daily
Science Daily Hot spots of marine biodiversity most severely impacted by global warmingScience DailyWhile human activities are known to drive environmental changes that may lead to ecosystem collapse, previous research has not examined the overlap between global species distribution in our oceans and marine areas most at risk from climate change.Global Warming, Overfishing Threaten Earth’s…
Red, rural America acts on climate change – without calling it climate change – Salon
Salon Red, rural America acts on climate change – without calling it climate changeSalonIn response to real threats and public demand, cities across the United States and around the world are taking action to address climate change. We might think this is happening only in large, coastal cities that are threatened by sea-level rise or…
3 Times Pipeline Ruptures Damaged the Environment and How You Can Keep This From Happening Again – One Green Planet
One Green Planet 3 Times Pipeline Ruptures Damaged the Environment and How You Can Keep This From Happening AgainOne Green PlanetFossil fuels are known to have a negative impact on our environment, yet the demand for them continues to increase. So much in fact, that there are more than 2.5 million miles of crude oil…
The EU's renewable energy policy is making global warming worse – New Scientist
New Scientist The EU’s renewable energy policy is making global warming worseNew Scientist“It is providing unjustifiable incentives that have a negative impact on the climate.” The money would be better spent on wind and solar power instead, he says. It is widely assumed that burning wood does not cause global warming, that it is “carbon…
President Trump Takes Aim at the Environment – New York Times
New York Times President Trump Takes Aim at the EnvironmentNew York TimesOne is that by official estimates the rules, while helping the environment, would in fact cost very few jobs — 260 on average a year offset by almost the same number of jobs for people hired to comply with the rules. What’s been costing…
Climate change: Apocalypse by 1000 cuts – Boing Boing
Boing Boing Climate change: Apocalypse by 1000 cutsBoing BoingNot since the Reagan era cold war with Russia has apocalyptic awareness been so forefront in the public’s mind. Disturbing incidents ranging from nuclear football Facebook selfies to alarming North Korean military activity now accrue weekly. Sometimes …
Uber's work environment sounds even worse than we thought – Business Insider
Business Insider Uber’s work environment sounds even worse than we thoughtBusiness InsiderIn the days since Fowler’s blog post went viral, Kalanick claimed he wasn’t aware of Fowler’s harassment allegations and pledged a full investigation into the environment, which will be lead by former US Attorney General Eric Holder. However, Wednesday … and more »
Guest Voices: Time to stand up for action to fight climate change – The San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Union-Tribune Guest Voices: Time to stand up for action to fight climate changeThe San Diego Union-TribuneTuesday’s climate change rally in San Diego could not have been more timely. We all need to stand up and speak out against President Donald Trump and his plans to back away from the vital progress we’re…
This Hair Dye Changes Color Depending on Your Environment – Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur This Hair Dye Changes Color Depending on Your EnvironmentEntrepreneurLauren Bowker, founder of The Unseen, recently developed a hair dye that changes color depending on a person’s temperature and environment. So if you’re outside in the sun, your hair might turn a fiery red. If you’re indoors, the color will turn a …Your Hair Can…