Bangladesh Has Seen the Enemy That is Climate Change
Rebecca Sultan's life has been shattered twice in a few years. First, the 140mph winds of Cyclone Sidr ripped through her village, Gazipara, flattening houses, killing 6,000 people and devastating the lives of millions as it slammed into southern Bangladesh in 2007. Then, 18 months later, as Sultan was recovering, Cyclone Aila tore in from the … Read More
Small Island States in Clean Energy Race
A new United Nations analysis of the most recent energy plans of 52 low lying poor countries - traditionally heavily dependent on imports of petrol and oil - shows the Caribbean island of Dominica leading the world with plans to become carbon "negative" by 2020. The Maldives is not far behind, hoping to be carbon neutral by 2020. Tuvalu and the Coo… Read More
A Celebrated Chef Preaches Sustainability
Washington, D.C.'s Barton Seaver is urging restaurants to use menu choice to help sustain diversity in a changing climate. Read More
House Cuts Funding for Climate Education, Outreach
The House move to cut off the modest amount of funding for the climate website is especially noteworthy because it runs contrary to NOAA’s mission, which is to “understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts and “to share that knowledge and information with others.… Read More
After Dry ‘Rainy Season,’ Calif. Faces High Wildfire Risks
In California, not only has it been warm and dry for the past couple weeks; it’s been warm and dry for months. Officials are warning the risk of wildfires across much of the state is going to be much worse than usual, for several months to come.… Read More
Image of the Day: A Tasty Volcano-Powered Barbecue
As an alternative to fire, electricity and natural gas, chefs in a National Park with in the Canary Islands heat their meat over a geothermal stove. According to the BCC, the volcano hasn't erupted since 1824, so there is no lava involved. Instead a basalt pit funnels the earth’s natural heat to the surface, where temperatures range between 750°F … Read More
“I Love Windpower” Brings Energy and Identity to Mali
The windmills deliver energy to local homes, but they also had some unexpected impacts. Two men participating in the workshop were from different tribes that for the last 20 years had not spoken to each other. During the workshop the two men became great friends, and now the tribes are talking again. The sense of identity and ownership derived from… Read More
Hurricane Irene Ranked Most Costly Category 1 Storm
This ranking is a testament to how much expensive real estate the storm struck, as it marched up the eastern seaboard, passed directly over New York City, and swept through northern New England. Fortunately, the storm weakened prior to hitting New York, but fears of coastal flooding from the storm surge caused the mayor's office to issue an unprece… Read More
