Like so many realists who are accepting of the fact that climate change is an actual thing that must be dealt with, it’s often incredibly difficult to understand the opposite side, those who have been labeled “Climate Deniers”. The evidence by way of scientific assessment or even by personal … [Read more...] about A Balanced Examination On The Politics Of Climate Change

Trump Doesn’t Understand Basic Climate Truths
The editorial board of the New York Times wrote an excellent commentary outlining Five Climate Truths That Trump Doesn't Understand. For all of us who have spent the past years following the growth in renewables, the prices and how the new energy economy is slowly shifting away from fossil fuels, … [Read more...] about Trump Doesn’t Understand Basic Climate Truths
Trump Administration EPA Scraps The Clean Power Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed scrapping the only major rule limiting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, leaving the United States without a clear national strategy to combat climate change. On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a notice of proposed rulemaking … [Read more...] about Trump Administration EPA Scraps The Clean Power Plan

Britain Is Cutting The Cord On Coal Burning Power Plants
"The Drax Power Station and the endless trains of railroad wagons feeding it with fuel from coastal ports, is suddenly a relic of the past. In one of the greatest and fastest energy turnarounds in the developed world, the country that brought the world the industrial revolution – a revolution … [Read more...] about Britain Is Cutting The Cord On Coal Burning Power Plants

Reducing Emissions Not Enough We Must Remove CO2 From The Air
Reducing Emissions Not Enough We Must Remove CO2 From The Air The full press release from the European Geosciences Union can be found here: Removing CO2 From The Air Required To Safeguard Children’s Future The study cited in the press release comes from Earth System Dynamics Young People's … [Read more...] about Reducing Emissions Not Enough We Must Remove CO2 From The Air
Our Children’s Trust Lawsuit Set For Trial February 5th Next Year
Mark your calendars, for all of those who have been following the progress of Our Children’s Trust lawsuit against the government in defense of a healthy and livable climate for all, their trial date has been scheduled by U.S. District Court Justice Ann Aiken for February 5th 2018. "Attorneys for … [Read more...] about Our Children’s Trust Lawsuit Set For Trial February 5th Next Year

Insurers Have Few Doubts About Climate Change
“Numerous studies assume a rise in summer drought periods in North America in the future and an increasing probability of severe cyclones relatively far north along the U.S. East Coast in the long term,” said Peter Höppe, who heads Geo Risks Research at the reinsurance giant Munich Re. “The rise in … [Read more...] about Insurers Have Few Doubts About Climate Change
Martin Wolf Climate Uncertainty Justifies Action
Martin Wolf, at least in our opinion happens to be one of the better journalists covering climate change, probably in no small part because his voice falls outside of our current American politics and culture war, his columns for the Financial Times are worth reading. Quite some time ago, June … [Read more...] about Martin Wolf Climate Uncertainty Justifies Action