Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/15/earth-just-experienced-hottest-month-books-period Published on Monday, August 15, 2016 by Common Dreams Plus, scientists say there’s a “99 percent chance of a new annual record in 2016” By Lauren McCauley, staff writer July 2016 was “the warmest month of any … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/16/nasa-study-nails-fracking-source-massive-methane-hot-spot Published on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by Common Dreams The 2,500-square mile plume is said to be the largest concentration of the potent greenhouse gas in the country By Lauren McCauley, staff writer This map shows anomalous … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-08-16/environment/anti-fracking-advocates-organizing-parents/a53577-1 August 16, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window People living near fracked gas wells are four times more likely to experience an asthma attack. (Kelly/ProtectOurChildren.org) PHILADELPHIA – A coalition of … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): On September 1 Christians around the world are coming together to pray for God’s creation, and to observe the Season of Creation between that day and October 4 – the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Will … Continued
From Conservation Voters of PA (http://www.conservationpa.org): A new study has come out that shows there’s a correlation between fracking and asthma. People who live close to fracking wells suffer worse than people who live farther away. It’s been proven that … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): This year temperatures are soaring, heat records are breaking, and people across the nation are being affected by our changing climate. As people of faith, we are called to honor Creation and protect our vulnerable … Continued
To meet the challenge of the climate crisis we need information and inspiration. The film Groundswell Rising, Protecting Our Children’s Air and Water, (groundswellrising.com) is a great tool for learning and inspiration. Our new YouTube Channel features videos, music, clips … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): The Forest Service just released a timber sale in the Tongass National Forest that will allow for logging alongside one of the most important wild salmon streams in southeast Alaska. We need your help … Continued
Posted at http://thirdandstate.org/2016/july/boom-and-bust-lessons-gas-patch Jul 06, 2016 01:38 pm | Jan Jarrett In 2011, the town of Towanda in Bradford County was at the epicenter of the shale drilling boom. A visitor would have been hard-pressed to find a vacant hotel … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-07-20/environment/trading-health-for-jobs/a53093-2 July 20, 2016 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Ethane cracking plants release tons of smog causing compounds into the air. (Secl/Wikimedia Commons) PITTSBURGH — An ethane cracker plant planned for … Continued