The reality of the climate crisis demands the attention and leadership of President Obama and the Congress.
That is why we joined almost 100 groups in signing a letter to President Obama detailing three important ways in which he and his administration can lead on climate change. Climate Reality is committed to joining him in these efforts.
There are several manmade sources of the carbon pollution that’s warming our climate, from deforestation to animal agriculture. But let’s clear up one thing right away: Dirty Energy, the pollution from fossil fuels, is the single the biggest contributor to climate change. And the biggest Dirty Energy source is coal.
When Al Gore challenged the nation in his famous 2008 speech to achieve 100% renewable electricity within 10 years, Gordian Raacke listened. He picked up on Mr. Gore’s challenge and wondered whether Long Island could meet the electricity needs of its 3 million people with renewable energy technologies available today.
On June 5, Mexico President Felipe Calderon signed historic legislation to combat climate change. To learn more about the law, we spoke with Alejandro del Mazo, a Representative in the Lower House of the Federal Mexican Congress, the Chairman of the Special Committee on Climate Change, and President of the Civil Service Committee. We’re proud that he is also a Climate Leader who is trained to give presentations for The Climate Reality Project.
The Navy’s plan to demonstrate the capabilities of the “Great Green Fleet,” an entire aircraft strike group run entirely on advanced biofuels and other low-carbon sources, may never take off. Last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to put major restrictions on the Navy’s purchase of alternative fuels.
The coal industry plans to spend $40 million this year trying to convince you that coal is good for the country. One thing they’ll tell you is that coal is clean. But we said it before, and we’ll say it now: There is no such thing as “clean” coal.
You and I both know that climate change is real. And here in the United States, our leaders are finally [...]
This is a guest post by Alec Loorz, a Climate Presenter who is 17 years old and is taking the U.S. government to court for failing to protect our atmosphere from carbon pollution. At a hearing this Friday, May 11, a judge will decide whether the lawsuit can continue.
Trump’s reaction to an offshore wind farm within view of his investment might say something about the way “the Donald” conducts his business, but it’s also symbolic of where the renewables debate currently lies.
The Heartland Institute has been working to deny the reality of climate change for years and now we finally have their own words as evidence. They are going to keep going if we don’t do something. It is important to stop this dangerous campaign of doubt wherever possible.
