Democracy in danger… democracy in ACTION this Tuesday, 5:30pm!

By Roger Straw, December 16, 2019 I have been struggling with deep discouragement over the unlikely prospect of a successful impeachment and removal of the president.  What’s to do? Trump and his loyal House and Senate leaders have built an immovable blind base of support, promoted a blatant misinformation campaign, and fomented anger and civil … Continue reading Democracy in danger… democracy in ACTION this Tuesday, 5:30pm!

U.N. Climate Conference Opens in Madrid

Delegates from nearly 200 countries meet to hash out crucial negotiations on the Paris climate agreement. FP Morning Brief, By Audrey Wilson, December 2, 2019 U.N. Climate Meetings Begin With Message of Urgency This year’s annual U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP25, begins today in Madrid, where 29,000 visitors are expected over the next two … Continue reading U.N. Climate Conference Opens in Madrid

How Scientists Got Climate Change So Wrong

Few thought it would arrive so quickly. Now we’re facing consequences once viewed as fringe scenarios. The New York Times, Opinion, by Eugene Linden, Nov. 8, 2019 For decades, most scientists saw climate change as a distant prospect. We now know that thinking was wrong. This summer, for instance, a heat wave in Europe penetrated … Continue reading How Scientists Got Climate Change So Wrong