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Tweet Grab a coffee, sit back, and take five minutes to listen to Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Project on Climate Change and Research, as he helps us understand the spectrum of climate change understanding in America. You will … Continue reading

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Yes, it is true. A law passed in 2007 under President Bush’s administration will phase out inefficient incandescent light bulbs including the old “favorites” beginning with the 100-watt in 1212 and the 75, 60 and 40 watt in 2014. And … Continue reading

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The Senate is voting on a small business bill. Okay, so what does that have to do with clean air and climate change? While, in a transparent and open government, nothing. But in today’s mixed up partisan US political arena, … Continue reading

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My Wordle.net. How are you feeling about climate change today? Send us your Wordle so we can share it. HOPING that there is HOPE on national climate change policy. Watching Rep Ed Markey stand up for science, asking the GOP … Continue reading

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As the Eastern half of the US digs out yet again from massive storms, politics in Washington seems far removed from actual events. Should we be surprised? Close to 2 FEET of snow is expected in Chicago, 25 foot waves … Continue reading

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Climate Refugee, Environmental Refugee, new additions to our climate change lexicon – this time added by the Pentagon and the Department of Defense – come to light in the award winning film, Climate Refugees. As our climate changes, scarce resources … Continue reading

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Massive snowstorms helped ring out the old and ring in the new over the past few weeks in the Eastern USA. In mid-December, flooding and mudslides washed away parts of Los Angeles and over the past few weeks we watch … Continue reading

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Have you ever been on a board, run for local office, or just sat in on a local town or county committee meeting? What about participating or attending your local school monthly PTO/PTA meeting? Have you ever witnessed any personality … Continue reading

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Make It Happen from Know Studio on Vimeo. Earth Summit – 1992; Kyoto Protocol adopted – 1997 (first time ever, UN established binding commitments); Kyoto Protocol comes into force, 2005; Kyoto Protocol Expires -2012. The “next generation” now. Share this … Continue reading

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Did you know November 15th is America Recycles Day? Just like we believe every day is Earth Day, not just April 22nd, we hope that you recycle everyday. However, you may want to check out the America Recycles Website, www.kab.org, … Continue reading

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