Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/09/updated-species-extinction-list-signals-urgent-action-needed-save-life-earth Published on Thursday, July 09, 2020 by Common Dreams More than one in four of the 120,372 plant and animal species assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature are at risk of extinction. By Jessica … Continued
Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania for this alert. You do NOT need to be Lutheran to use this tool. The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” Psalm … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/08/new-report-finds-economic-benefits-protecting-30-planets-land-and-ocean-outweigh Published on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 by Common Dreams “Protecting nature halts biodiversity loss, helps fight climate change, and lessens the chance of future pandemics. This is sound public policy, economically, ecologically, and morally.” By Jessica Corbett, … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): We’re hosting a free viewing of the movie Dark Waters which depicts the true story of how Rob Billot – portrayed by Mark Ruffalo – took a stand against Dupont to protect public health and shine a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/07/arctic-burns-new-data-shows-june-2020-capped-year-tied-hottest-record Published on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 by Common Dreams “So I ask again: where are the breaking news?” tweeted teen climate activist Greta Thunberg. “Where are the front pages? Where are the emergency meetings? Where are the … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): For the first time ever, the United States is on track to produce more electricity this year from renewable energy than from coal.1 This is a critical moment for renewable energy. Clean energy sources like wind and solar … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/06/future-does-not-belong-you-climate-campaigners-say-big-oil-after-cancellation-600 Published on Monday, July 06, 2020 byCommon Dreams “Duke and Dominion did not decide to cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline—the people and frontline organizations that led this fight for years forced them into walking away.” By Jake … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/06/monumental-victory-tribes-and-climate-activists-celebrate-court-ordered-shutdown Published on Monday, July 06, 2020 by Common Dreams “If the events of 2020 have taught us anything, it’s that health and justice must be prioritized early on in any decision-making process if we want to avoid … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As the nation is enveloped in a sweltering heat wave, we’re reminded that we are running out of time to address the climate crisis. 2020 is already on track to be among the top five hottest years ever … Continued
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2020) – Congress continues to debate moving comprehensive infrastructure repair investments as a way to spur economic growth and the creation of good-paying jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. The nation’s wastewater and drinking water infrastructure received … Continued