Restoring justice "Why not simply distribute an equal share of global revenue from carbon taxes to individuals in all countries?"
The trees around us “In the Tri-Cities, you see the result of poor tree choices: dead trees, half dead trees, or trees with leaves half burned.”
Toxic algae is a big deal. “Climate change coupled with excessive nutrient pollution may cause more intense and frequent algae blooms.”
The New Climate War "Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt, and denial of the human role in climate change isn’t the only way that effective action on climate change is opposed."
What's in the air? "Benton/Franklin hospitalization numbers of patients with COPD/Bronchiectasis were almost twice as high as the average in Washington state."
Dirty permit reform: A new way to resist clean energy improvements "With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House in 2023, they have their own interpretation of what permit reform means: easier approval of fossil fuel projects."
This is when the fun begins! If you didn’t get any plants started in May, it’s not too late for veggies this year.
Native gardening is gaining momentum in Tri-Cities “We can no longer leave conservation to the conservationists.”
Healthy forests and climate change “We must stop deforestation and replace fossil fuel combustion as much and as quickly as possible.”
Carbon dividends “Carbon dividends are key to achieving and maintaining political support for a price on carbon.”
Greenhouse gas emissions “Reducing emissions by 50% will stop the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but it won’t stop the warming.”
Let’s keep desert gardening sustainable “Are our water-hungry lawns and landscapes sustainable in the long run?”
Carbon offsets: a path to net zero emissions or just greenwashing? “Not all carbon offset technologies are equal.”
‘Walk the talk’: Reduce your own greenhouse gas emissions “Here's how to estimate your personal carbon footprint, how to reduce it, and what to do about the carbon emissions you haven’t eliminated.”
How to live plastic-free “We don’t have to wait for a ban. We can just use our common sense and change our consumption behavior voluntarily, for the health of future generations.”
What can the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about preventing climate change? “Given the global obsession with protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the pandemic, it might seem inappropriate to mention climate change at this time. But April 22 was Earth Day, so let’s talk about what the pandemic can tell us about preventing climate change.”
Another view on dam decisions: Support salmon and Native peoples As a longtime Tri-Citizen, environmental educator and climate activist, I want to point out that there are other aspects to the issue of dam breaching that are missing from local conversations.
Illuminated manuscript, depicting an excerpt from the "Laudato Si" encyclical, Pope Francis's call to environmental action By Adam Whittier
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