Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Tainted love | Corporate Europe Observatory

Germany is assuming the EU presidency at a crucial moment, as the body sets a path out of the pandemic-induced financial crisis and considers key climate legislation.

Researchers at Corporate Europe Observatory have put together a really interesting report on how Germany, despite its climate bonafides, is remarkably close to many polluting industries - such as cars, gas and chemicals.

Tainted love horizontak cover

Tainted love | Corporate Europe Observatory

Arctic Circle sees 'highest-ever' recorded temperatures - BBC News

Arctic Circle sees 'highest-ever' recorded temperatures - BBC News

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Opinion: The climate crisis is like a world war. So let’s talk about rationing

“Science shows we have barely 10 years to avoid disaster, suggesting we shouldn’t count entirely on technological innovation or self-moderation. Meanwhile, we’re all in a lifeboat with just enough space for each of us. Should we really be complaining about not getting first-class seats if doing so would bump others?” Eleanor Boyle, 2019.



Opinion: The climate crisis is like a world war. So let’s talk about rationing

Saturday, June 6, 2020

How the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America - 13TH | FULL FEATURE | Netflix

Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America.

This piercing, Oscar-nominated film won Best Documentary at the Emmys, the BAFTAs and the NAACP Image Awards.

US Rating: TV-MA For mature audiences. May not be suitable for ages 17 and under.







Friday, June 5, 2020

Act on Climate Change - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

What can you do about climate change?

There are many practical actions individuals can take to address climate change. Here are some resources to help you get started.


Continue reading at: Act on Climate Change - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Ann Arbor unanimously adopts ambitious roadmap to carbon-neutrality - mlive.com

Something positive in all the ongoing insanity...

Climate change signs in Ann Arbor
"No one is immune to climate change," reads an "Extinction Rebellion" sign in downtown Ann Arbor on June 1, 2020. "Demand action on climate change now."Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News



Ann Arbor unanimously adopts ambitious roadmap to carbon-neutrality - mlive.com