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Reducing How Much We Drive Should be a National Transportation Goal

by John Petro, Drum Major Institute

Americans should be driving less -- fewer trips over shorter distances.

Finally, Someone Has Made Fighting Global Warming Cool

by Tara Lohan, AlterNet

Thanks to the Alliance for Climate Education, high school students are getting engaged in the issue. Check out the video.

Hot Air Alert: New Report Repeats Old B.S., Claims Immigration Causes Pollution

by Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact

Such "green" xenophobia is common among anti-immigrant groups, but blaming immigrants for greenhouse gas emissions won't fix anything.

Are Those Pretty Fireworks Toxic?

by Amanda Terkel, Think Progress

Scientists say yes.

Congress: Back-Room Deals and Inexorable Slides to the Right

by Chris Bowers, Open Left

The climate change bill is being deeply compromised.

Coal Industry Juggernaut Supplies GOP Group With Propaganda

by Victor Zapanta, Think Progress

Leaders of a new GOP group, the "Rural American Solutions Group," are distributing a document attacking climate change, courtesy of Peabody Energy.

The ABCs of the House GOP's Dick Cheney Energy Plan

by Josh Dorner, Sierra Club

The leadership of the increasingly embattled GOP minority in Congress continues to circle the wagons around the failed policies of the past.

Mixed Bag on Coal Mining Decision from Obama Administration

by Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club

Without a significant change in policy, mining companies will continue to destroy our mountains and bury our streams on Obama's watch.

Kudos to GQ for Revealing the Coal Industry's Dirty Secrets

by Tara Lohan, AlterNet

The mag takes on the 'clean coal' myth and highlights coal's toxic legacy.

Newly Marketed 'American Girl' Doll Accidently Named After Alleged Eco-Terrorist

by Tara Lohan, AlterNet

One Rebecca Rubin has an FBI wanted poster and the other comes with toy challah bread.

Huron, California May not Exist in a Year Huron, California May not Exist in a Year

Viji Sundaram, New America Media. July 9, 2009.
The unemployment rate in Huron in recent months is “off the charts.”

Summer Downsizing: 31 Ways to Jumpstart Your Local Economy Summer Downsizing: 31 Ways to Jumpstart Your Local Economy

Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine. July 9, 2009.
Here's how to make more with less, put people before profits and cut down on waste.

Will G-8 Countries Move Faster on Climate Change? Will G-8 Countries Move Faster on Climate Change?

Peter N. Spotts, Christian Science Monitor. July 9, 2009.
In the post-Bush era, the major industrial nations meeting this week face pressure to set firm temperature and emission-reduction goals.

Why Silk Soy Milk's Parent Company Is Throwing American Farmers and Consumers Under the Bus Why Silk Soy Milk's Parent Company Is Throwing American Farmers and Consumers Under the Bus

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. July 9, 2009.
Since Dean Foods acquired Silk it has ditched support of domestic organic farms.

The New Energy Bill May Create a 'Super Lobby' of Powerful Opposition The New Energy Bill May Create a 'Super Lobby' of Powerful Opposition

Teryn Norris, AlterNet. July 8, 2009.
If we don't act now to strengthen the bill, it could create a "super lobby" that will diminish the possibility of achieving future reforms.

The Dark Side of Climate Change: It's Already Too Late, Cap and Trade Is a Scam, and Only the Few Will Survive The Dark Side of Climate Change: It's Already Too Late, Cap and Trade Is a Scam, and Only the Few Will Survive

Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet. July 7, 2009.
Father of the Gaia Theory, James Lovelock says we can't stop climate change, but that humanity will continue in some smaller form.

From Farm to Pharma: How Animals Ended Up Living in Confined Feedlots Guzzling Antibiotics From Farm to Pharma: How Animals Ended Up Living in Confined Feedlots Guzzling Antibiotics

Will Allen, Chelsea Green Publishing. July 6, 2009.
Here's the history behind the transition from farm to feedlot and why Big Pharma rules the barn.

Meatless Mondays: Do Something Good for the Earth and Your Health Meatless Mondays: Do Something Good for the Earth and Your Health

Kathy Freston, AlterNet. July 6, 2009.
A new campaign is focused on convincing the world not to eat chickens, pigs, and other animals -- just one day per week.

Wildfires Are Linked to Global Warming -- But Media Obscure the Relationship Wildfires Are Linked to Global Warming -- But Media Obscure the Relationship

Sam Kornell, Miller-McCune Magazine. July 6, 2009.
As climate change intensifies, wildfires are going to increase in the U.S. Publicizing the link could help drive home the danger of global warming.

Michael Pollan: We Are Headed Toward a Breakdown in Our Food System Michael Pollan: We Are Headed Toward a Breakdown in Our Food System

David Beers, The Tyee. July 4, 2009.
Pollan gives a glimpse at the current state of food politics inside the White House and within his own home.

Thanks to Our Fossil Fuel Addiction, We May Be Setting Ourselves Up for a Catastrophic Natural Event Thanks to Our Fossil Fuel Addiction, We May Be Setting Ourselves Up for a Catastrophic Natural Event

Scott Thill, AlterNet. July 3, 2009.
Too much CO2 in the air and not enough oxygen in the oceans may release a toxic dose of hydrogen sulfide -- an unheralded executioner.

I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What? I Saw 'Food Inc.' -- Now What?

Sarah Newman, Huffington Post. July 3, 2009.
Here's how to transition off of a corn-based diet, lessen your carb(on) footprint, support local farmers and humanely raised meats.

Foie Gras: How a 5,000-Year-Old Delicacy Inspired the World's Fiercest Food Fight Foie Gras: How a 5,000-Year-Old Delicacy Inspired the World's Fiercest Food Fight

Bruce Friedrich, AlterNet. July 2, 2009.
Although some people still attempt to justify foie gras production, science backs up common sense: It's foul.

Slow Down: How Our Fast-Paced World Is Making Us Sick Slow Down: How Our Fast-Paced World Is Making Us Sick

Linda Buzzell, AlterNet. July 2, 2009.
Living under unnatural time pressures causes a myriad of psychological, social and physical ailments.

Should We Bulldoze the 'Burbs? Should We Bulldoze the 'Burbs?

Eoin O'Carroll, Christian Science Monitor. June 30, 2009.
A debate has ensued about whether to raze neighborhoods that have fallen into economic decay.

Energy Bill Scrapes by House -- Will it Survive the Senate? Energy Bill Scrapes by House -- Will it Survive the Senate?

Faiz Shakir, The Progress Report. June 29, 2009.
The focus is now on trying to make sure the bill clears the Senate and is not weakened by special interests.

Can Gardening Make Your Sex Life Better? Can Gardening Make Your Sex Life Better?

Makenna Goodman, Chelsea Green Publishing. June 25, 2009.
The skeptical reader will probably go, say what? But I believe gardening is a good model to go off of -- in terms of getting off.

New Solar Power Plants May Threaten Scarce Desert Water Resources New Solar Power Plants May Threaten Scarce Desert Water Resources

Robert Glennon, AlterNet. June 25, 2009.
The rush to embrace solar power is having some unintended consequences when it comes to water.

Congress, Think Small: We Don't Need a National Supergrid, We Need Microgrids Congress, Think Small: We Don't Need a National Supergrid, We Need Microgrids

Kurt Yeager, AlterNet. June 25, 2009.
Congress is fast-tracking legislation for a national grid that does little to improve energy efficiency or reliability.

Food Inc: Michael Pollan and Friends Reveal the Food Industry's Darkest Secrets Food Inc: Michael Pollan and Friends Reveal the Food Industry's Darkest Secrets

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. June 25, 2009.
The new film Food Inc. is a shocking look at the health, human rights and the environmental nightmare that lands on our plate each meal.

Creating a 'Pollution Casino': Why the Energy Bill May End Up a Boon for Our Dirtiest Industries Creating a 'Pollution Casino': Why the Energy Bill May End Up a Boon for Our Dirtiest Industries

Dara Colwell, AlterNet. June 24, 2009.
Let's take a look at why Waxman-Markey has the support of big polluters such as Shell Oil and Duke Energy, and not many environmental groups.

Will the Right Succeed in Butchering the American Clean Energy and Security Act? Will the Right Succeed in Butchering the American Clean Energy and Security Act?

Faiz Shakir, Amanda Terkel, Matt Corley, Benjamin Armbruster, Ali Frick, Ryan Powers, Nate Carlile. June 24, 2009.
As Congress inches closer to ushering in a clean energy economy that protects our planet, the far right is ramping up efforts to block it.

UPDATED: Daryl Hannah, Climatologist James Hansen and 94-Year-Old Former Congressman Arrested at Coal River Protest UPDATED: Daryl Hannah, Climatologist James Hansen and 94-Year-Old Former Congressman Arrested at Coal River Protest

Jeff Biggers, Stephanie Pistello, AlterNet. June 23, 2009.
Notables attending a peaceful protest against Big Coal were arrested and two local organizers were attacked by an industry supporter.

Why Progressives Should Care About Animal Rights Why Progressives Should Care About Animal Rights

Matt Ball, Bruce Friedrich, Lantern Books. June 23, 2009.
We seek to challenge the very structures of oppression against animals and to work to dismantle the system that says animals are commodities.

7 Ways to Green Up Your Office 7 Ways to Green Up Your Office

Jon Clift, Amanda Cuthbert, Chelsea Green Publishing. June 23, 2009.
Here are a few things your office can do to get on the high-speed train to Sustainabilityville.

Why the Economic Downturn Has Been Good News for Amtrak and the Future of Rail Travel Why the Economic Downturn Has Been Good News for Amtrak and the Future of Rail Travel

Jason Mark, AlterNet. June 23, 2009.
A slowing economy has resulted in speedier service for Amtrak trains, which is helping to make the case for more rail funding.

Why a Car-Free Suburbia May Become a Reality Why a Car-Free Suburbia May Become a Reality

Lisa Selin Davis, Grist.org. June 23, 2009.
One man in California's East Bay is attempting to build a new car-free community -- and his enthusiasm is catching on.

A Plea To President Obama: End Mountaintop Coal Mining A Plea To President Obama: End Mountaintop Coal Mining

James Hansen, Yale Environment 360. June 22, 2009.
The climate crisis demands a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants. Obama is the best hope, perhaps the only hope, for real change.

Reckoning at Coal River: Media and Nation Must Bear Witness to Coalfield Tragedy This Week Reckoning at Coal River: Media and Nation Must Bear Witness to Coalfield Tragedy This Week

Jeff Biggers, AlterNet. June 22, 2009.
The human rights and constitutional violations of Americans by ruthless outside coal companies will be on full display to the media and the nation.

Taking Down the Corporate Food System Is Simple Taking Down the Corporate Food System Is Simple

Joel Salatin, Public Affairs Books. June 20, 2009.
The new book Food Inc. explains the most realistic and effective approach to transforming a system that is slowly but surely killing us.

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