Climate Corner: Fracking Ohio’s public lands
Mar 18, 2023 Randi Pokladnik editorial@newsandsentinel.com Ohio HB 507 was rushed through the “lame duck” session without any public comments. This bill, which facilitates fracking on our public lands, becomes a law on April 7. Once that happens,… Read More
Climate Corner: Ecological grief
Mar 11, 2023 Vic Elam editorial@newsandsentinel.com A few years ago, I reviewed the results of a survey of people from inner cities who were asked a number of questions about natural areas and their relation to them. One… Read More
Suggested Readings for March 2023
MOVCA February 2023 Selected Media Postings Compiled by Cindy Taylor Appearing in The Marietta Times: February 25, 2023 Ohio News Article “Brockovich warns Ohio town of dangers after train crash” Available on the Charleston Gazette-Mail (Available only to subscribers)… Read More
Climate Corner: It doesn’t have to be that way
Feb 25, 2023 George Banziger editorial@newsandsentinel.com On Feb. 3 a train consisting of 151 total cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. About 20 of the cars were carrying hazardous materials, and five of the cars contained vinyl chloride,… Read More
No — natural gas is not really green energy
Feb 25, 2023 Herald Star RANDI POKLADNIK During the recent lame duck session, Ohio’s predominantly Republican Legislature and Gov. Mike DeWine rushed to pass HB 507. The amended bill prohibits communities from banning pesticides within city borders and allows… Read More
Regulations needed
Feb 22, 2023 The Marietta Times George Banziger In last weekend’s edition of the Marietta Times there was a column describing the lack of confidence that the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have, in the wake of the derailment… Read More
Climate Corner: Demand accountability for derailment damage
Feb 18, 2023 Eric Engle editorial@newsandsentinel.com If you’ve been paying much attention to the headlines in the last couple weeks, you’ve probably heard about the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio,… Read More
Last Updated: April 30, 2023 by main_y0ke11
Climate Corner: Climate CRISIS
Mar 25, 2023 Giulia Mannarino editorial@newsandsentinel.com The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Program. Its objective is to provide governments at all levels with… Read More