Category Archives: Environmental

Health Notes- Climate change gets personal

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

When we think of climate change we usually think about change of the planet only, and on a global scale.  But climate change can have effects on individuals as well, and the individual effects are gradually becoming known.  While the … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Cucumber soup with melon salad

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

One of the problems with climate change is that the issue is so big it can seem daunting.  “What can ONE person possibly DO?” is the most common question people have.  You might not be ready to give up your … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- John Houghton, “Global Warming: The Complete Briefing”

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Global Warming, The Complete Briefing by John Houghton Global warming and the resulting climate change is one of the most serious environmental problems facing the world community. Global Warming: The Complete Briefing is the most comprehensive guide available to the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- 40 facts about the ex-middle class

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

The Limbaughs of the world deride the Left for “waging class war”, but as Warren Buffett famously said “There IS class war in America.  My class is waging it, and we’re winning.” This happy little slideshow will show you some … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Video: Change to win

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

If wonky statistics and graphs aren’t your thing, then maybe cartoons are.  This decidedly low-tech animation tells a grim story of America, from the “dawn of the Industrial Age” through today.  In simple terms, it lays out the promise of … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- A link between climate change and extreme weather? Never!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

We shake our heads at the devasting floods in Alabama and Missouri, the wildfires in Texas, and the hurricane that just flooded the East Coast.  All horrible events in themselves, but these things seem to be coming more often.  Is … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- ReVolt aims to jumpstart the electric car industry

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Just one of the problems facing the electric car industry (and many other green industries) is an affordable, dependable, durable, high-capacity battery technology.  In its effort to become the greentech hub of America, Portland has brought a whole range of … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- LEAP works to make sure the power stays on

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Energy is our most depended upon resource! What would happen if our city sustained a major disruption to our energy resources? Disruptions can stem from hazards such as an earthquake, flood, snowstorm, or political unrest, for example. Without energy sources … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- The Climate Change Denial Machine

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Science does not promise truth, and it never has.  Science gives the best possible explanation of reality, though that explanation is always subject to revision.  On climate change, there is a scientific consensus that it is real, human-caused, and increasing.  … Continue reading →

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Moving Planet- Portland… a climate action fest!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by tomdwyer

350ppm (parts per million) is the level determined by scientists to be the maximum safe level of carbon in the earth’s atmosphere for maintaining life. We are currently at 390ppm and rising- not safe! The international organization 350.org was created to highlight this … Continue reading →

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