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Will California's New Energy Proposal Make a Difference?
How do we know what will really make a difference in the fight against climate change? As I reflected recently on Gov. Jerry Brown's bold new proposal -- that California run on 50 percent renewable...
View ArticleRats Like to Be Tickled: Why Is the Animal Welfare Act So Lame?
Yesterday was one of those days when a lot of very interesting news continually popped up in my inbox. The first thing to arrive was an announcement about a research paper by Sylvie Cloutier, Kimberly...
View Article10 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe in Cold Weather
1. Take your pet for a wellness exam. I recommend twice-yearly veterinary exams for all pets, and especially seniors, so making one of those visits in the fall or early winter is a good way to insure...
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New York Times Repeats Keystone XL 'Little Impact on Climate' Falsehood
Coral Davenport, one of The New York Times' few environmental reporters, is repeating her past mistakes on Keystone XL reporting. The Keystone XL pipeline would connect Canada's tar sands to Texan oil...
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The Science on Fracking Merits a Ban
In the wake of New York's historic decision to ban fracking, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell took a broad swipe at local efforts to bar the dirty drilling practice, including the following: "I...
View ArticleGas Price Drop Is a Boon for Farmers
Anyone who commutes for work day-to-day has noticed lower fuel prices at the pumps--probably with deep gratitude. But the media attention to this good news has been less upbeat than the positive...
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The CEO Interview: Chad Nelsen, Surfrider Foundation
Sunshine, soft sand beneath your feet, the squeals of children splashing in waves -- these are the memories of summer vacations. Chad Nelsen wants your children's children to have these memories too....
View ArticleControversial 'Ag-Gag' Charges Dropped in Utah -- But There's Still Work to Do
You may have seen the national news last week that four animal activists were formally slapped with "agricultural operation interference" charges, also known as "ag-gag" laws, in Iron County, Utah....
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My Dream for All Farmers
I know farmers in Brooklyn who raise bees on rooftops and kale in former junkyards. I've spoken at hippie organic-farming conferences in California at which I've met organic farmers, used to being...
View ArticleThe Best Outdoor Apps for Kids
I'm pleased that this piece which I published last month has sparked considerable conversation about the potential for smartphones to encourage outdoor play. Many people have since asked what specific...
View ArticleThe Climate Post: House and Senate Votes, Court Decision Shorten Road to...
On Monday the Senate passed a bill approving the Keystone XL pipeline in a procedural vote just shy of the 67 votes needed to override a veto, setting up what could be an extensive debate on energy...
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March for Orcas: Free a Whale From Solitary Confinement
As children we once sat transfixed by the Sea World theatrics of a gigantic black and white orca whale leaping out of a tiny tank and with a mighty tail fluke splashing us with water. As adults we now...
View ArticleNew Year's Revolution
Welcome to 2015, a year when scientists have documented the hottest global temperatures since record keeping began, analysts have recorded the most solar industry jobs since record keeping began, and...
View ArticleDo Little Dogs Get Away With More?
Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, this headline caught my eye: "Pet Pomeranian Kills 6-Week-Old Baby Girl." Now, any incident where a dog kills a child is horrific, but this one was also unusual....
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'Green News Report' - January 15, 2015
The Green News Report is also available via... IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Obama's big move to cut methane emissions - but there's a catch; West Virginia and the fight for science in science textbooks;...
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Big Oil Destroys the Great Australian Bight
The longest east/west ice-free coastline in the Southern Hemisphere -- The Great Australian Bight -- and all its unique sealife are in big trouble. Join me for another SOS segment as I explain how the...
View ArticleLawmakers who Back Big Polluters Risk Losing GOP Voters
Energy prices may be plummeting, but oil, gas, and coal companies are seeing a dramatic return on investment in one sector: the US Congress. The fossil fuel industry spent $721 million on the 2014...
View ArticleImpactful Action on America's Invisible Problem
This week, President Obama sent a powerful message about America's commitment to curbing emissions. It's action that ranks up there with the U.S. Climate Action Plan, the Clean Power Plan and vehicle...
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5 Big Fat Lies About Fatty Liver (Foie Gras)
Last week, a federal judge struck down California's groundbreaking ban on the sale of foie gras on a technicality: He ruled that foie gras is an "ingredient" and therefore covered by the federal...
View ArticleLawmakers Who Back Big Polluters Risk Losing GOP Voters
Energy prices may be plummeting, but oil, gas, and coal companies are seeing a dramatic return on investment in one sector: the US Congress. The fossil fuel industry spent $721 million on the 2014...
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