Climate Summit Ends in ‘Unconscionable’ Failure as Rich Nations Turn Backs on Poorest

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What’s Needed to Fight Climate Crisis Is Clear. The Powerful Are Preventing It.

This may be the most frustrating Earth Day in the 50-year history of the celebration. At no other time have we been faced with such acute peril from anthropogenic climate disruption. At no other time have more people been personally invested in making the changes necessary to create a sustainable world. At no other time has actually making those changes in the halls of power seemed more challenging.

Source: What’s Needed to Fight Climate Crisis Is Clear. The Powerful Are Preventing It.

Will the Climate Crisis Cause the Next Great Global Conflict?

Oslo (Special to Informed Comment) – In November 1970 the Great Bhola Cyclone smashed into the southern coast of what …

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The Grim Consequences of Sidelining Science: Nearly One Million US Covid Deaths and the Climate Crisis

At this most critical juncture of public health and the fate of the planet, science and scientists have been reduced to a political punching bag.

Source: Opinion | The Grim Consequences of Sidelining Science: Nearly One Million US Covid Deaths and the Climate Crisis | Derrick Z. Jackson

Conger Ice Shelf in Antarctica collapses amid record warmth –

Scientists say it’s a preview of what’s to come as the climate crisis eats away at the world’s coldest, iciest continent.

Source: Conger Ice Shelf in Antarctica collapses amid record warmth – CNN

Arming Scientists and Society for the Climate Crisis

“Our obligation as scientists to make sure we fight the good fight and ensure the fruits of science are not monopolized by the powerful and the elite.” –

Source: Arming Scientists and Society for the Climate Crisis – CounterPunch.org

Government Climate Crisis Response: Deny, Delay, and Do Nothing

When confronted by the overwhelming evidence of climate change, governments that have a major impact on global warming, glide to the Shuffle’s delay step.

Source: Opinion | Government Climate Crisis Response: Deny, Delay, and Do Nothing | Joseph Chamie