From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): A new proposal from the Trump administration would fundamentally change how the federal government implements our nation’s bedrock environmental law—the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, which is crucial to protecting public health … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/21/we-risk-living-empty-world-if-assault-nature-not-stopped-warns-un-biodiversity-chief Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 by Common Dreams “If our support systems are gone, there will be no humans.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer The future of global biodiversity is bleak without immediate action. (Photo: Denis … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/20/global-precedent-set-un-rules-climate-refugees-cannot-be-sent-back-life-threatening Published on Monday, January 20, 2020 by Common Dreams Advocates praised the ruling as an “excellent step forward in refugee rights.” By Julia Conley, staff writer A U.N. ruling earlier this month stated that countries cannot send … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): This Valentine’s Day make plans to plant trees to make your love visible for your children and grandchildren who will breathe the clean air these trees provide. “For Love of Trees” is part of … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Good news! Senator Carper (D-DE) and a third of the Senate introduced the Clean Economy Act. This bill sets the U.S. on a path to net zero climate pollution no later than 2050. And … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): The Roadless Rule has protected the Tongass National Forest’s salmon, wildlife and recreational opportunities for nearly two decades. While the administration is threatening these values, Congress can make sure Roadless Rule protections stick by … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): PennEnvironment joined Pennsylvania State Representatives Wendi Thomas (Bucks County) and Jennifer O’Mara (Delaware County) to use National “Cut Your Energy Costs” Day as an opportunity to remind people that energy efficiency and conservation are the best ways … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Take action TODAY by encouraging your elected officials to support the RECLAIM Act! We invite you to take action at https://creationjustice.salsalabs.org/reclaim/index.html to tell Senators Casey and Toomey and your Representative to support the RECLAIM Act (HR … Continued
From UUPLAN (http://www.uuplan.com/): Take a minute from your busy day and call Governor Wolf’s office (717-787-2500). Ask him to PLEASE VETO HB 1100. The Pennsylvania Senate passed House Bill 1100 yesterday. This bill provides tax subsidies for a petrochemical plant … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/14/adding-five-six-hiroshima-bombs-heat-each-second-study-shows-oceans-warming-record Published on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 by Common Dreams “If you want to understand global warming, you have to measure ocean warming.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer A gas platform for flaring of gas at offshore during … Continued