Category Archives: Environment

Senator Inhofe is Clueless and Worthless

A senator from a midwestern state in “tornado alley” can’t explain why the latest tornado happened. “So many things happen that are so hard to explain,” he told the CNN host. “This thing was huge. This is one of the … Continue reading
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Alex Jones Believes ‘Weather Weapons’ Might’ve Caused Oklahoma Super-Tornado

My Wednesday column and weaponized tornadoes! Well, it didn’t take long for Alex Jones to poop out a ridiculous conspiracy theory surrounding the monster tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. Did you know the government has “weather weapons” … Continue reading
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Chris Christie: Climate Change Denier, Hater of “Liberal Public Radio”

When asked if New Jersey Transit should have been more prepared for the effects of climate change ahead of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie had this to say. “Well, first of all, I don’t agree with the premise of your … Continue reading
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How Many More Disasters Before We Take This Crisis Seriously?

My Tuesday column: As we observe the aftermath of the horrifying tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, I can’t help but to feel simultaneously crushed by the loss and brutally angry by the disease that likely produced it. For so many reasons, … Continue reading
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30 Years Of Human Impact On Earth

This is brilliant: Today, we’re making it possible for you to go back in time and get a stunning historical perspective on the changes to the Earth’s surface over time. Working with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and TIME, … Continue reading
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‘CO2 Levels Have Never Been This High’

Andrew Friedman reports the awful news (is it ever good news?): The news that CO2 is near 400 ppm for the first time highlights a question that scientists have been investigating using a variety of methods: when was the last … Continue reading
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Small Government at Work in West, Texas

As each week passes we gain new insight into the irresponsibility of the West Fertilizer Company whose plant exploded in West, Texas, killing 14 and leveling part of the town. McALLEN, Texas — The Texas fertilizer plant that exploded last … Continue reading
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Helping The Apocalypse

According to a new study, belief in the biblical end times makes people less likely to support measures to alleviate the climate crisis: The United States has failed to take action to mitigate climate change thanks in part to the … Continue reading
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Here’s a Great Idea

And by great I mean terrible. From Mother Jones Canada is considering bypassing the beleaguered Keystone XL pipeline—which would carry oil from tar sands deposits in Alberta to the US and the Gulf of Mexico—by shipping across the Arctic Ocean … Continue reading
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Infrastructure? Who Needs It?

Warning: this is a very disgusting story According to Climate Central, over 10 billion gallons of sewage spewed into waterways and streets during and after Hurricane Sandy. Over 10 billion gallons of raw and partly treated sewage gushed into waterways … Continue reading
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