Northern California Students Call for Freedom From Fossil Fuels

Political support for divestment grows as more campuses and cities join the movement

Student groups at more than 60 colleges and universities across the country hosted events last Thursday, May 2, declaring “fossil freedom” as part of 350.org’s Fossil Freedom Day of Action. The “Day of Action” was meant to highlight the work students —…
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by: Daniel Adel – May 6, 2013

40 US Mines are Causing Water Pollution that Will Last for Centuries, Says New Report

Water treatment for these mines could cost as much as $67 billion per year

In the midst of declining fresh water supplies, an increasing number of hard rock mining companies are causing water pollution that will last for hundreds or thousands of years, says a new report published yesterday. Photo by Maryland Attorney General/Doug GanslerAn acid…
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by: Daniel Adel – May 2, 2013

Activists Call on National Parks to Stop Selling Single Use Water Bottles

Campaigners from Corporate Accountability International complain of Coca-Cola’s influence in the parks

With their labels depicting pristine pools of spring water near majestic alpine peaks, some people might still be under the illusion that bottled water is somehow superior to plain old tap water. But if you just look here, here, and here, you’ll…
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by: Daniel Adel – April 3, 2013

Carbon Tax and Dividend Scheme Offers a New Way Forward on Climate Policy

Boxer-Sanders legislation is a smart policy, but odds of passage are long

When the American Clean Energy and Security Act (AKA the Waxman-Markey comprehensive climate bill) died in the Senate in 2010, some people blamed the failure on the inherent weaknesses of the legislation: The cap and trade system was too complicated and had…
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by: Daniel Adel – March 12, 2013

Want to Stall Climate Change and be Happier? Just Work Less

Shorter works hours could lead to significant cuts in carbon emissions, says new study

Saving our environment need not mean sacrifice. Rather, it could mean substantial improvements in our quality of life. A new study says that significant reductions in carbon emissions are possible if we all worked a little less. Photo by Johanna LoockSlowing down…
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by: Daniel Adel – February 20, 2013

In San Francisco, Thousands Rally to Urge Action on Climate Change

Simultaneous actions across the US on Feb 17 called on President Obama to Reject Keystone XL

Hoisting signs that read “Climate Justice” and “Their Keystone; the Earth’s Gravestone,” thousands of people rallied in Downtown San Francisco on Sunday to urge President Obama to take action on climate change and reject construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Photos…
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by: Daniel Adel – February 19, 2013

Mainstream Media’s Environmental Coverage: The Sound of Silence

Kardashians receive nearly 50 times more coverage than ocean acidification

The non-profit organization Project for Improved Environmental Coverage (PIEC) recently released a report that compared and ranked news organizations according to how they had prioritized environmental headlines. The news is grim: there’s a virtual black hole when it comes to green news,…
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by: Daniel Adel – February 11, 2013