Special Coverage: Environment

What Does Barack Know About Peak Oil?

James Howard Kunstler, Kunstler.com. December 2, 2008.
The economy may go back up, but the decline in oil production can't be stopped. Does the president-elect know this?

From the blogs

Robert Redford Slams Bush on the Rachel Maddow Show

by Staff, Huffington Post

Robert Redford appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to denounce these final attempts to relax environmental regulations.

Obama Announces 'Economic Recovery Plan' to Create 2.5 Million Jobs

by Staff, AlterNet

"It is time to act. As the next president of the United States, I will."

Wanted: A New Slogan for Coal

by Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club

Help take on the dirty coal industry's "clean coal" lies, by coming up with a new slogan for coal.

Bush Is Pushing Hard to Gut the Endangered Species Act

by Ryan Powers, Think Progress

Perino: The Endangered Species Act 'doesn't help support any species, including our own.'

Huge Win for the Environment: Waxman Defeats Dingell

by Dr. Joseph Romm, Climate Progress

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) is the new chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Ultimate Snub Fest: World Leaders Refuse to Shake Bush’s Hand During G20 Photo-Op

by Ryan Powers, Think Progress

CNN's Sanchez compares Bush to the most unpopular kid in high school.

Obama Sends a Strong, Clear Message on Global Warming

by Steve Benen, Washington Monthly

"Pretty refreshing to have an adult as incoming president."

George Bush Is Using GM to Screw the Environment One Last Time

by Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake

Big Oil, still in the White House.

States Get Creative To Limit Coal Plants, But it's Not Enough

by Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club

If one state is making great strides other states' inactivity or further use of coal-fired power plants can negate that work.

Gore Not Interested in 'Climate Czar' Post

by Amanda Terkel, Think Progress

Many reports have mentioned Al Gore as a possible candidate for a new 'Climate Czar' position in the Obama administration.

The Many Ways Our Future is a Mess

Michael T. Klare, The Nation. December 2, 2008.
Even the government is now warning the US will face a world of greater dangers, more challengers and a paucity of reliable allies.

Major Green Groups Offer Plan to Obama

Kate Sheppard, Grist.org. December 1, 2008.
How should Obama act on the environment? A report by 29 major enviro groups gave Obama a list of actions and policies.

How to Save Motor City

Marissa Colon-Margolies, The Nation. December 1, 2008.
Letting Detroit fail: catastrophic. Transforming it into a lean green machine-maker: visionary.

Billionaire Fashion Magnate Begins Building Massive Alternative Energy Network

Elizabeth Nash, Independent UK. December 1, 2008.
The ambitions of Spain's richest man is boundless and his energy networks already stretch to three continents.

Why It's Not OK for Palin to 'Drill Baby, Drill'

Silja J.A. Talvi, Seattle Post-Intelligencer. December 1, 2008.
Dr. Riki Ott has a special response to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's heavy push for oil drilling in the Arctic.

10 Tips for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sarah Newman, Takepart. November 26, 2008.
Advice for a healthier, humane, sustainable, "low carb(on)" and labor friendly Thanksgiving from some fantastic organizations.

Bailouts Dwarf Spending on Climate and Poverty Crises

Sarah Anderson, John Cavanagh, Foreign Policy in Focus. November 25, 2008.
Neglecting aid to the developing world, and fixating on the financial mess, will negatively affect Western nations.

Living the Good Life on $5,000 a Year

Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald. November 25, 2008.
Today's global financial cloud got you feeling gray? Vermonter Jim Merkel sees a silver lining.

Zombie Economics: Don't Bail out the System that Gave Us SUVs and Strip Malls

James Howard Kunstler, Kunstler.com. November 25, 2008.
Why squander our remaining resources on a lifestyle that doesn't have a future?

How the Rich Are Destroying the Earth

Herve Kempf, Chelsea Green Publishing. November 22, 2008.
We've got to think about our choices for the future collectively, seeking cooperation rather than competition.

Border Fence to Carve up Nature Reserve

Enrique Gili, IPS News. November 21, 2008.
The Wall is being constructed over the objections of communities living near the border.

Obama Promises "New Chapter" in Climate Leadership

Eoin O'Carroll, Christian Science Monitor. November 21, 2008.
Obama made big promises to the international community, despite turning down an invite to attend the next meeting in Poland.

Dingell Loses to Waxman, and Auto Stocks Dive -- Call It What It Is: Corruption

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 21, 2008.
When the Big Three's best Rep. lost a key committee spot, their share prices dropped. That's not just business as usual, it's a sign of corruption.

Did Greenhouse Gases Cause the Earth's Greatest Mass Extinction?

Moises Velasquez-Manoff, Christian Science Monitor. November 20, 2008.
Scientists now suspect that the earth's greatest mass extinction wasn't caused by an asteroid strike or any other single cataclysmic event.

Offshore Drilling in Alaska: Obama Must Slow the Rush

Margaret Williams, Yale Environment 360. November 19, 2008.
Obama must reverse Bush policies to avoid irreparable harm to Arctic wildlife and to some of the most biologically productive waters on earth.

Having a 'Better' Economist in Obama's Treasury Won't Cut It

Rebekah and Stephen Hren, Huffington Post. November 17, 2008.
We must restructure our economy from a foundation built on consumption to regeneration and maintenance.

Finding the Best, Local Food Near You Just Got Easier

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. November 15, 2008.
The Eat Well Guide is the best new online tool for foodies, farmers and anyone who cares about sustainable eating.

Are Human Beings Hard-Wired to Ignore the Threat of Catastrophic Climate Change?

Lisa Bennett, Greater Good. November 14, 2008.
Climate scientists wonder why people don't do more about global warming. Social scientists have some troubling answers.

Is the Nation Ready for Obama's Energy Plan?

Mark Clayton, Christian Science Monitor. November 13, 2008.
Obama's 30-point energy agenda calls for big changes to address carbon emissions, fuel efficiency, renewable power and efficiency.

How Climate Change Is Killing Our Oceans

Douglas Fischer, Daily Climate. November 12, 2008.
Our CO2 habit has caused the oceans to acidify and entire ecosystems are threatening to literally crumble away.

Why Bail Out the Car Companies When They Bailed Out on Us?

Joseph Romm, Climate Progress. November 12, 2008.
Detroit has been lobbying against the future of all Americans who want to end our oil addiction.

How Closing Manufacturing Plants Can Be Transformed into Community-Saving Business Ventures

Angela Walker, AlterNet. November 12, 2008.
Ford's oldest plant in operation, which is set to close in 2011 will be the epitome of the changes to come.

Bush's Parting Shots at the Environment Are Major

Amanda Paulson, Christian Science Monitor. November 12, 2008.
Last ditch efforts by Bush to undermine environmental policy will affect water, climate change, endangered species and public lands.

5 Ways to Spend Your Organic Food Dollars Wisely

Sloan Barnett, Huffington Post. November 10, 2008.
The economy is making us all second-guess every purchase we make -- including what we eat.

The Energy Challenge of Our Lifetime

Michael T. Klare, Tomdispatch.com. November 10, 2008.
Of all the challenges facing President Obama, none is likely to prove as daunting, or important to the future of this nation, as that of energy.

Michael Pollan: Eating Is a Political Act

Mark Eisen, The Progressive. November 8, 2008.
Michael Pollan discusses food production, consumer choices, the future of organics and climate change.

It Is Time to Change from Fighting Against Something to Fighting for Something

Van Jones, The Nation. November 7, 2008.
To do that we need a broad effort of wise, compassionate forces in society and the enlightened self-interest of the green business community.

Three Things Obama Should Do First

Van Jones, AlterNet. November 6, 2008.
If he wants to save our economy and create jobs, he's got to start right away with this three-point plan.

Will Obama Be the Leader We Need on Climate Change?

Gillian Caldwell, Huffington Post. November 5, 2008.
How we can hold him accountable to his campaign promises and a vision for a new energy future.

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