Tag: climate change
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Survey Confirms Americans Want Climate Action
A national survey finds that many Americans (24 percent) would support an organization that engaged in non-violent civil disobedience against corporate or government activities that make global warming worse.
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Renewable Fuel Standards Require More Corn Ethanol
The harm done to consumers and the environment by the federal biofuels mandate is destined to grow worse as a result of the recent decision to once again increase the amount of corn ethanol …
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Renewable Fuel Standards Require More Corn Ethanol
The harm done to consumers and the environment by the federal biofuels mandate is destined to grow worse as a result of the recent decision to once again increase the amount of corn ethanol …
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Humanity’s Demands Exceed Earth’s Carrying Capacity
Today, 20 August, is Earth Overshoot Day—when humanity has used as much renewable natural resources as our planet can regenerate in one year. For the rest of 2013, we are “in the red” …
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As Sea Levels Rise, Coastal Cities Face Flood Damage Exceeding $1 Trillion
By 2050, flood damage in the world’s coastal cities is expected to reach $1 trillion a year as sea levels rise and global warming triggers new extremes of heat …