NYT: In Rebuke of Trump, Tillerson Says Lies Are a Threat to Democracy

Repost from the New York Times [Editorial comment by Marilyn Bardet: “How ironic! For years, Exxon promulgated lies, denying or casting doubt on any scientific research that pointed to humans’ contribution…to climate change, despite the fact that Exxon funded its own independent research on climate that confirmed the very thing the company denied!  Go figure.  … Continue reading NYT: In Rebuke of Trump, Tillerson Says Lies Are a Threat to Democracy

These Teens Just Won a Victory Over the Trump Administration in Court

Repost from Mother Jones [Editor: For more on this story, see Our Children’s Trust, and Climate Liability News.  – RS] The plaintiffs are arguing that the government’s actions have caused climate change which violates their constitutional rights. By Amy Thomson, Apr.  13, 2018 3:44 PM “We the people are ready to leave,” sang a small … Continue reading These Teens Just Won a Victory Over the Trump Administration in Court

Billionaire puts Dems on the spot over Trump

Repost from The San Francisco Chronicle Tom Steyer wants Trump impeached, and he’s mad that many Democrats don’t By Joe Garofoli, April 8, 2018 Updated: April 9, 2018 9:20am Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is bringing a nationwide town hall tour promoting President Trump’s impeachment to Oakland, but he’s got more in mind than leading a pep rally for … Continue reading Billionaire puts Dems on the spot over Trump

Trump, Not Record-Breaking Disasters, Dominated TV News Coverage of Climate Change in 2017

Repost from DesmogBlog Trump, Not Record-Breaking Disasters, Dominated TV News Coverage of Climate Change in 2017  By Farron Cousins • Monday, February 12, 2018 – 16:51 Extreme weather events in the United States seemed ever-present in the media during 2017, with historic wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and droughts receiving national coverage. What was less common, however, was major TV news networks making the connection … Continue reading Trump, Not Record-Breaking Disasters, Dominated TV News Coverage of Climate Change in 2017