Climate Corner: A little humility might be in order
Aug 12, 2023 Vic Elam editorial@newsandsentinel.com I find that there are a lot of people who seem to have a sense of privilege when it comes to possessions. I don’t and cannot pass judgment on anyone but offer… Read More
234 Environmental Groups Call for a Climate Peace Clause to End Trade Attacks on Climate Initiatives
Aug 7, 2023 Trade Justice Fund.org Seattle, Wash. — As senior officials from the U.S. and throughout the Pacific Rim met in Seattle for a final round of talks before President Biden hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation… Read More
Suggested Readings for August 2023
MOVCA Selected Media Postings July 2023 (and a few articles omitted from last report) Compiled by Cindy Taylor Appearing online in The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: July 20, 2023 Editorial “GreenPower: Electric bus program shows positive savings”https://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2023/07/greenpower-electric-bus-program-shows-positive-savings/ Appearing… Read More
Climate Corner: Transition to renewable energy — environmental and economic renewal
Jul 29, 2023 George Banziger editorial@newsandsentinel.com A recurrent myth in the Mid-Ohio Valley is that the transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels has to be painful and fraught with job loss, economic decline, and sacrifice. This assumption… Read More
WV needs leaders who will move past fossil fuels (Opinion)
By Eric Engle Jul 26, 2023 Charleston Gazette-Mail 窗体顶端 窗体底端 While homes and businesses in states like Florida, California and Louisiana become uninsurable from the effects of climate change, the fossil fuel industry contributing most to the climate… Read More
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action examines health impact of plastics
Jul 25, 2023 editorial@newsandsentinel.com PARKERSBURG — Using less plastic is better for the envvironment and people’s health, according to a retired research chemist speaking at the July 20 meeting of Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action. Randi Pokladnik, a retired… Read More
Climate Corner: Wildfires and air quality monitoring
Jul 22, 2023 Jonathan Brier climatecorner@brierjon.com Have you noticed hazy skies or the news about the Canadian wildfires, which are causing air quality concerns here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Wildfires are intensifying and can be tied to 88… Read More
Climate Corner: Baked Alaska?
Jul 15, 2023 Linda Eve Seth editorial@newsandsentinel.com “To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.” — John Muir, naturalist *** Alaska is on the front lines of the climate crisis…. Read More
Last Updated: September 7, 2023 by main_y0ke11
It is time the public gets scientifically based facts
August 14, 2023 Dr. Randi Pokladnik The bargainhunter.com Letter to the Editor, Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with a politician and a few local business owners about the oil and gas industry. Those who supported fracking… Read More