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Category: Activism
Fate Of Initiative 732 Carbon Fee Proposal In Washington State In Doubt
Initiative 732 would create a carbon fee structure in the State of Washington. Fossil fuel interests opposed it because it goes too far. The Sierra Club opposes it because it doesn’t go far enough.
BLM Refuses To Issue Oil And Gas Leases To Utah Couple
Terry Williams of Utah bought an oil and gas lease at a BLM auction but says she wants to leave the oil and gas in the ground. That’s illegal, BLM says. Are they right?
League of Conservation Voters Awards Climate Prize to Hip Hop Caucus
On October 18, 2016, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) held Climate Victory 2016 night. At the event, the non-profit, non-partisan organization Hip Hop Caucus and its President and CEO … [Read full article]
Judge In North Dakota Refuses To Charge Amy Goodman With Rioting
A judge in North Dakota on Monday rebuffed a request by an overzealous prosecutor to charge journalist Amy Goodman with rioting after she filmed protesters at the site of the Dakota Access pipeline.
US Lutherans Divesting from Fossil Fuels!
Originally published on EdenKeeper Committed to working towards a sustainable future, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is divesting from its fossil fuel investments! A majority of the 900 … [Read full article]
Environmental, Tribal, Landowner Groups Seek Obama Repeal Of Permits For Dakota Access Pipeline
Another fossil fuel pipeline project — the Dakota Access pipeline — is being held to a considerable level of environmental scrutiny. Leading national and local environmental, tribal, and landowners’ rights … [Read full article]
Native Americans Standing Up Against Dakota Access Pipeline
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Holding down two fronts in the battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline, Native Americans and supporters are swelling in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, and outside … [Read full article]
SolarCity Contributes To Solar Micro Grids For Virunga National Park
Joe O’Connor and 4 other SolarCity engineers have installed 3 solar powered micro grids at ranger stations in Verunga National Park so rangers can better protect the animals and flora inside the park from poachers.
Unitarians Sue for Religious Liberty to Use Solar Panels
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org First Parish Unitarians are crying ‘foul’ over a recent denial to allow solar panels on the rooftop of their iconic church in Bedford, Massachusetts. Declaring the … [Read full article]
Inuit People & Greenpeace Demand #SolarNotSeismics
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Navigating through the icy waters of the Arctic, the Greenpeace ship “Arctic Sunrise” is delivering solar panels to the Inuit community of Clyde River, Nunavut. Delivering … [Read full article]
Philippines Issues Climate Change Complaint Against 47 Carbon Emitters
According international reports, the Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights has issued a complaint directed at 47 of the world’s largest carbon-emitting companies. The action is potentially seeking compensation for human rights … [Read full article]
Climate Change Deniers vs Climate Scientists – Who’s Right on Arctic Sea Ice?
In the never-ending non-contest between climate change deniers and climate scientists, there is plenty of gloating to go around. Tossing down the gauntlet once again, Peter Sinclair challenges Joe Bastardi, … [Read full article]