Why climate change still matters
One of the issues that was strangely missing from the 2012 presidential election was climate change. Even in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, both candidates refused to breach the subject. In the 2004 race...
View ArticleThe biggest long-term national security threat
My typical morning routine involves, in some order: waking up, checking Twitter, checking Facebook, getting dressed, showering, checking Twitter (yes, again), and checking the temperature outside....
View ArticleThe Case for Fossil Fuel Divestment
Most people (and almost all scientists) believe that climate change is happening, is caused by humans and is potentially disastrous. Despite this, fossil fuel companies have consistently foiled efforts...
View ArticleA Case for American Environmental Leadership
Image Courtesy of theguardian.com A meeting of climate envoys recently started in Warsaw, Poland, where participants are hoping to lay the groundwork for a sweeping international pact. Unsurprisingly,...
View ArticleEnvironmental Setbacks Replace Emission Cutbacks
Photo Courtesy of inhabitat.com European countries are no longer making as much progress regarding climate change as they once were. Leaders are no longer focusing on greenhouse gases emissions, and...
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