on megacamps and imaginal cells via It's Getting Hot In Here
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Offshore Drilling=Bad Idea. Let’s Do Something. via It's Getting Hot In Here
The wildly popular Dark Knight ends with a stirring monologue about The Truth, capitol T. I’ve extracted part of it here:
Batman: “Sometimes, truth isn’t good enough. Sometimes people deserve more. Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded.”
This got me thinking about the push for Offshore Drilling (yup), and the fact that it is, in every way, predicated on LIES. When Congress comes back in session, we’re confronted with the potential of our elected officials authorizing one of the most myopic and harmful possibly “remedies” to high gas prices. The possibility becomes more likely each day. Even Nancy Pelosi, who had held surprisingly firm on the issue, is weakening her stance.
Batman is right: we do deserve more than just knowing the... Indigenous Call for Action Answered by Youth/Environmental Groups — act now! via It's Getting Hot In Here
This is copy & pasted from a post on SEAC’s Threshold blog by Aramie.
Indigenous Call for Action Answered by Youth/Environmental Groups
Black Mesa Project permitting process re-opened! Deadline for comments: July 7, 2008
Diné elder Pauline Whitesinger faces threats from government officials
Black Mesa, Arizona, home to the Diné (Navajo) and Hopi tribal reservations, is also home to massive mining operations run by Peabody Coal. In the past 30 years the mine at Black Mesa has contributed 325 million tons of carbon dioxide to atmospheric levels. Mining officials, with backing from the U.S. government, are responsible for capping local water supply (to supply mines) and harassing, threatening and in some cases assaulting Black Mesa residents, many who are elders resisting being... Making it Happen - the Summer of Solutions via It's Getting Hot In Here
“Summer of Solutions” – I first heard these words from my friend Ashley Trull, from across the table in the Clark University dining hall in late April, over plates piled high with mediocre vegan cafeteria food. Summer of Solutions sounded like an amazing program, designed by and for students, working on exciting, real projects for community-based solutions to climate change. She eagerly described to me the project descriptions she had seen on the website and promised to forward the email she had received with the application info attached. But she didn’t need to forward the email. By the end of the meal, it was decided.
“We’re going!” I said, so adamantly and with such force and intention that I surprised even myself, grabbing Ashley’s hand in excitement as we rose from... What does a trash-loving misanthrope have to teach environmentalists? via It's Getting Hot In Here
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Reining in Reckless U.S. Emissions — The Path Ahead via It's Getting Hot In Here
The recent spurt of discussion and debate over the Climate Security Act on IGHIH illustrates how seriously individuals and organizations are wrestling with the merits of this bill. Though our strategies may differ, we are all working to ensure that Congress passes strong legislation to stabilize the climate, protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems, and revitalize our economy. It’s also great to see that Ranger Rick still inspires so much passion - and in that vein - we’d like to respond to some of the requests for more background on National Wildlife Federation’s support for the Climate Security Act.
For many who thought the movement was just biding its time until the next administration, the upcoming vote on the Climate Security Act has hit like the jolt of a... How To Be Hopeful: Obama vs. Kingsolver via It's Getting Hot In Here
For 1.5 million lucky people in the United States, the month of May is pretty damn sweet. On college and university campuses from coast to coast, May means Commencement. With a Capital C. It’s a memorable day for all: loved ones gather, snapshots are taken, fond friendships are sealed, and whole chapters of our lives close and open on this critical milestone. It’s a day to reflect on our past and our future, and perhaps more importantly, to wear crazy square hats and a big black dress.
At the nation’s premier institutions, Commencement can be quite the star-studded event. Each May, celebrities descend on the ivory towers and give a speech to provide graduates with a little boost as they venture out of their collegiate bubbles and into the big scary world. ... Lieberman-Warner Bill: Dirty energy in the name of climate protection via It's Getting Hot In Here
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Massachusetts Governor Stands Up For Clean Energy Economy via It's Getting Hot In Here
Deval Patrick, the often-controversial governor of Massachusetts, has not had an easy year. Amidst a protracted legislative brawl with his Republican opponents on Beacon Hill, Patrick was the focus of a A New York Times Article depicting his tenure in office as a lot of campaign bark and no bite. Of all unlikely venues for bipartisan success, however, Patrick has succeeded in eliciting significant support in the State House for a slew of recent clean energy measures.
Today, Patrick addressed Massachusetts business leaders in an effort to gain crucial buy-in for his effort to encourage substantial growth in the state’s clean energy sector. Wracked with debt and staggering from the national economic downturn, the Bay State is looking for ways to get rich quick and climate-friendly....