Climate news

No.  Seriously. According to the UK Telegraph, New Zealand scientists have developed a “flatulence inoculation” aimed at cutting down on the massive amount of methane produced by its sheep and cows. Why should we care (other than the fact that this is the most hilarious headline I’ve ever written in a blog post!)?  Methane is a potent [...]No.  Seriously. According to the UK Telegraph, New Zealand scientists have developed a “flatulence inoculation” aimed at cutting down on the massive amount of methane produced by its sheep and cows. Why should we care (other than the fact that this is the most hilarious headline I’ve ever written in a blog post!)?  Methane is a potent [...]

High school students are pissed off, getting organized and taking matters into their own hands. All because of anger over the high prices at the pump. A remarkable string of news stories shows students boycotting gas and walking or biking to school at Long Island High School in New York, Sayville New York, [...]High school students are pissed off, getting organized and taking matters into their own hands. All because of anger over the high prices at the pump. A remarkable string of news stories shows students boycotting gas and walking or biking to school at Long Island High School in New York, Sayville New York, [...]

With all the coverage of the China’s environmental challenges, it’s easy to lose track of the great work thatstudents, organizations, and individuals are doing there to promote sustainability. When it comes to solving global warming, China’s role is phenomenally important. As youth who work on climate here in the USA, it’s our job to try [...]With all the coverage of the China’s environmental challenges, it’s easy to lose track of the great work thatstudents, organizations, and individuals are doing there to promote sustainability. When it comes to solving global warming, China’s role is phenomenally important. As youth who work on climate here in the USA, it’s our job to try [...]

UPDATE: Alain climbs the New York Times building. Check it out on the NYT City Room blog and Gothamist. This morning, Alain Robert, a French rock climber, began climbing one of the tallest buildings in Manhattan, The New York Times Building, demanding action on climate change at the G8 in a few weeks. We wish Alain [...]UPDATE: Alain climbs the New York Times building. Check it out on the NYT City Room blog and Gothamist. This morning, Alain Robert, a French rock climber, began climbing one of the tallest buildings in Manhattan, The New York Times Building, demanding action on climate change at the G8 in a few weeks. We wish Alain [...]

As the camp begins preparing to apply new skills during Friday’s all-camp “simulation”, day three reactions are coming in via the Climate Ground Zero blog. From the new-school: 21 year old Sam from Portland: I came to this camp not really knowing what to expect and I’m really impressed with the atmosphere. The trainers are understanding [...]As the camp begins preparing to apply new skills during Friday’s all-camp “simulation”, day three reactions are coming in via the Climate Ground Zero blog. From the new-school: 21 year old Sam from Portland: I came to this camp not really knowing what to expect and I’m really impressed with the atmosphere. The trainers are understanding [...]

This week in clean energy, a round up of defeats, victories and forces as we move forward. The nations first new oil refinery in 32 years moved a lot closer to being built. A vote in Union County, South Dakota came up 58% for, 42% against the project by Hyperion to process tar sands. [...]This week in clean energy, a round up of defeats, victories and forces as we move forward. The nations first new oil refinery in 32 years moved a lot closer to being built. A vote in Union County, South Dakota came up 58% for, 42% against the project by Hyperion to process tar sands. [...]

As climate change debate moves from the question of “Is it real?” to the “What should we do?,” and our decision makers begin debate on climate legislation, the tactics taken by the youth climate movement are also expanding. Activists are simultaneously engaging in intense policy and value debates, summer training programs, pieing, and tons of [...]As climate change debate moves from the question of “Is it real?” to the “What should we do?,” and our decision makers begin debate on climate legislation, the tactics taken by the youth climate movement are also expanding. Activists are simultaneously engaging in intense policy and value debates, summer training programs, pieing, and tons of [...]

If we want to protect the atmosphere for generations to come, revenue recycling is a giant step backwards, squandering funds that could be better used to drive down the price of clean energy. If we want to protect the atmosphere for generations to come, revenue recycling is a giant step backwards, squandering funds that could be better used to drive down the price of clean energy.

The hottest bands, freshest sounds, and fiercest messaging of the month—from my ears to yours. (And some have got to do with Energy Action. Check ‘em out). Originally for Treehugger.com and HuffingtonPost.com 5. Ben Jelen I saw Ben play live for the first time at the Replay store during their Earth Day party. His dreamy piano-playing and [...] The hottest bands, freshest sounds, and fiercest messaging of the month—from my ears to yours. (And some have got to do with Energy Action. Check ‘em out). Originally for Treehugger.com and HuffingtonPost.com 5. Ben Jelen I saw Ben play live for the first time at the Replay store during their Earth Day party. His dreamy piano-playing and [...]