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Publisher: Chris Hedges Fan Club
2024-10-21The Origins of Neoliberalism Creating Capitals Solution to Democracy
**(00:00)**Â Â Let's begin with the book. As I mentioned before, you're a journalist, so you can write, and the idea of neoliberalism's anonymity is fascinating. I think you're right that it's now accepted as part of the natural order, no longer ...**(00:00)**Â Â Let's begin with the book. As I mentioned before, you're a journalist, so you can write, and the idea of neoliberalism's anonymity is fascinating. I think you're right that it's now accepted as part of the natural order, no longer ... -
Publisher: Los Angeles Times
2024-02-06The terrifying forces that created a California monster storm
The monster storm that hit California was not only caused by El Niño, but also by human-caused climate change. The burning of fossil fuels has warmed the planet's land and sea temperatures, leading to record-warm ocean temperatures off the coast ...The monster storm that hit California was not only caused by El Niño, but also by human-caused climate change. The burning of fossil fuels has warmed the planet's land and sea temperatures, leading to record-warm ocean temperatures off the coast ... -
Publisher: YouTube
2024-01-31The Race to Save the Panama Canal
History of Panama canel and consequences of Climate change on our economy. The issue is that due to climate change we have reduced rain fall and this has endagered the Panama Canal. [00:01] Panama Canal facing water shortage - Water scarcity causing...History of Panama canel and consequences of Climate change on our economy. The issue is that due to climate change we have reduced rain fall and this has endagered the Panama Canal. [00:01] Panama Canal facing water shortage - Water scarcity causing... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2023-08-17Here is where water is running out in the world and why
A new analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that by 2050, an additional billion people will be living in areas with high water stress. The Middle East and North Africa are the most water-stressed regions, while South Asia is th...A new analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that by 2050, an additional billion people will be living in areas with high water stress. The Middle East and North Africa are the most water-stressed regions, while South Asia is th... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2023-07-25Gulf stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
A new study suggests that the Gulf Stream system, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc), could collapse as early as 2025 if global carbon emissions are not reduced. This collapse would have catastrophic climate impacts, i...A new study suggests that the Gulf Stream system, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc), could collapse as early as 2025 if global carbon emissions are not reduced. This collapse would have catastrophic climate impacts, i... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2023-07-24The Climate Change Bomb Has Gone Off, Says Jay Inslee Amid Extreme Heat
Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a prominent advocate for climate change action, warned that the "climate change bomb has gone off" amid extreme heat and wildfires across the United States. Inslee emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating th...Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a prominent advocate for climate change action, warned that the "climate change bomb has gone off" amid extreme heat and wildfires across the United States. Inslee emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating th... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2023-07-16As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes
As climate change leads to more extreme weather events, designers are focusing on creating disaster-proof homes to protect against climate shocks. Geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining attention from climate-conscious home bu...As climate change leads to more extreme weather events, designers are focusing on creating disaster-proof homes to protect against climate shocks. Geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining attention from climate-conscious home bu... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2023-07-10Why tires — not tailpipes — are spewing more pollution from your cars
Wear and tear on tires and brakes are producing more particle pollution than car exhaust systems. This problem will worsen as more cars, including heavier electric cars, are on the road. Unlike car tailpipe emissions, brake and tire emissions are ...Wear and tear on tires and brakes are producing more particle pollution than car exhaust systems. This problem will worsen as more cars, including heavier electric cars, are on the road. Unlike car tailpipe emissions, brake and tire emissions are ... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2023-06-28Pumping Groundwater Has Changed Earths Spin, Study Finds
Researchers have discovered that the pumping of colossal amounts of water from underground for agriculture and households has caused Earth's axis to shift. This is in addition to the accelerated melting of polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers, w...Researchers have discovered that the pumping of colossal amounts of water from underground for agriculture and households has caused Earth's axis to shift. This is in addition to the accelerated melting of polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers, w... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2023-05-09How to Think About Green Industrial Policy
The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted by the Biden administration, is a climate bill that offers subsidies to businesses and consumers to adopt green technologies. While the protectionist aspects of the legislation have irked other nations, the buy...The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted by the Biden administration, is a climate bill that offers subsidies to businesses and consumers to adopt green technologies. While the protectionist aspects of the legislation have irked other nations, the buy... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2022-09-22How the gas industry capitalized on the Ukraine war to change Biden policy
1. Gas industry capitalized on Ukraine war to change Biden policy: - The US gas industry saw an opportunity to push its agenda after the onset of the Ukraine war. - The industry group LNG Allies sent a letter to the Biden administration with a list ...1. Gas industry capitalized on Ukraine war to change Biden policy: - The US gas industry saw an opportunity to push its agenda after the onset of the Ukraine war. - The industry group LNG Allies sent a letter to the Biden administration with a list ... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2022-08-11Arctic Warming Is Happening Faster Than Described, Analysis Shows
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, and some parts are warming up to seven times faster, according to new research from Finland. This rapid warming is causing faster melting of the Greenland ice sheet, which contribute...The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, and some parts are warming up to seven times faster, according to new research from Finland. This rapid warming is causing faster melting of the Greenland ice sheet, which contribute... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2022-08-08This Is Not a Climate Solution: Indigenous Land Defender Warns Senate Bill Will Aid Fossil Fuels
The Senate passed a $739 billion bill to address climate change, reduce drug costs, and establish a minimum tax for large corporations. It aims to cut US carbon emissions by 40% by the end of the decade, but includes controversial provisions added...The Senate passed a $739 billion bill to address climate change, reduce drug costs, and establish a minimum tax for large corporations. It aims to cut US carbon emissions by 40% by the end of the decade, but includes controversial provisions added... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2022-08-053 Downpours in 8 Days: How Extreme Rain Soaked the Midwest
Three separate downpours across three Midwest states over eight days this summer caused widespread destruction, with at least 39 people dead and homes and crops destroyed. Climate experts warn that the intensity and frequency of heavy rain is likel...Three separate downpours across three Midwest states over eight days this summer caused widespread destruction, with at least 39 people dead and homes and crops destroyed. Climate experts warn that the intensity and frequency of heavy rain is likel... -
Publisher: LA Times
2022-06-16Colorado River: Where the West quenches its thirst
The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the western United States, is chronically overallocated and overused, with 70% of its water diverted for agriculture. The river's delta in Mexico has largely dried up, and the basin has been rava...The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the western United States, is chronically overallocated and overused, with 70% of its water diverted for agriculture. The river's delta in Mexico has largely dried up, and the basin has been rava... -
Publisher: Medium
2022-04-13You Call It - Inflation, I Call It a - Dying Planet
This article discusses the current state of inflation and argues that it is a result of climate change and a dying planet. The author criticizes leaders for ignoring the effects of climate change and failing to address the relationship between ris...This article discusses the current state of inflation and argues that it is a result of climate change and a dying planet. The author criticizes leaders for ignoring the effects of climate change and failing to address the relationship between ris... -
Publisher: Sant'Egidio
2022-04-12Jeffrey Sachs To save our planet what we must have is the accountability of all for the Common Good
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Publisher: the Guardian
2022-03-08Climate crisis Amazon rainforest tipping point is looming data shows
The Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical tipping point, beyond which it may be lost with severe consequences for global climate and biodiversity. New research based on 30 years of satellite data reveals that over 75% of the untouched Amazon has ...The Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical tipping point, beyond which it may be lost with severe consequences for global climate and biodiversity. New research based on 30 years of satellite data reveals that over 75% of the untouched Amazon has ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial Planetary Boundary
A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each...A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Scientists Decry Human Indifference to: Probable Sixth Mass Extinction
Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ...Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2021-12-14Climate change has destabilized the Earths poles putting the rest of the planet in peril
Scientist have been warning about the consequences of climate change and the existential threats it poses! Do we have to wait until we destroy everything!! You can read reports that predicted that the change is coming, but the speed of change and its...Scientist have been warning about the consequences of climate change and the existential threats it poses! Do we have to wait until we destroy everything!! You can read reports that predicted that the change is coming, but the speed of change and its... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2019-10-06We Need Biodiversity-Based Agriculture to Solve the Climate Crisis
Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin...Biodiversity-based agriculture is necessary to solve the climate crisis. The Earth's biodiversity has evolved over 4 billion years and can sustain life, but our fossil fuel-based economy has disrupted key climate systems and pushed species to extin... -
Publisher: NY Times
2019-10-02Man is not equipped to deal with the rapid changes in climate change
Rapid and massive flooding of urban areas will only get worse with Climate Change. Houston is a prime example. The passed new building codes and budgeted billions for flood control in 2017. Tropical storm Imelda which hit 2 weeks ago shows that their...Rapid and massive flooding of urban areas will only get worse with Climate Change. Houston is a prime example. The passed new building codes and budgeted billions for flood control in 2017. Tropical storm Imelda which hit 2 weeks ago shows that their... -
Publisher: The Conversation
2019-09-12China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies
Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action: A Focus on China's Policies and Challenges 1. U.N. Secretary-General's Call for Climate Action: - U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has urged nations to intensify efforts in redu...Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action: A Focus on China's Policies and Challenges 1. U.N. Secretary-General's Call for Climate Action: - U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has urged nations to intensify efforts in redu... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2019-07-29People are dying: how the climate crisis has sparked an exodus to the US
The climate crisis has led to frequent and intense droughts in Central America, causing crop failures and extreme food shortages. This has forced many to migrate to the US in search of security and a better life for their families. Guatemala has...The climate crisis has led to frequent and intense droughts in Central America, causing crop failures and extreme food shortages. This has forced many to migrate to the US in search of security and a better life for their families. Guatemala has... -
Publisher: Rolling Stone
2019-05-19Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost U.S. More than Defense Budget: We need structural change
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that the United States spent more on fossil fuel subsidies than on defense in 2015, with $649 billion allocated to coal, oil, and gas subsidies compared to $599 billion on defense. These subsidies, wh...The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that the United States spent more on fossil fuel subsidies than on defense in 2015, with $649 billion allocated to coal, oil, and gas subsidies compared to $599 billion on defense. These subsidies, wh... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2019-02-21Vandana Shiva: We Must Fight Back Against the 1 Percent to Stop the Sixth Mass Extinction
Amy talks to Vandana Shiva, a world renowned climate activist who actually offers solutions for how we can fight climate change and save our food supply. She talks about global conglomerate who are killing the planet by promoting products that cont...Amy talks to Vandana Shiva, a world renowned climate activist who actually offers solutions for how we can fight climate change and save our food supply. She talks about global conglomerate who are killing the planet by promoting products that cont... -
Publisher: TEDx
2019-01-05Why renewables can not save the planet
Memories of camping in California and appreciation for wildlife led to a career in environmental activism, but technical and political challenges remain for renewable energy solutions. [00:00] Efforts to combat climate change encountered problems d...Memories of camping in California and appreciation for wildlife led to a career in environmental activism, but technical and political challenges remain for renewable energy solutions. [00:00] Efforts to combat climate change encountered problems d...
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