Archive for the 'environment' Category
Al Gore is Disgruntled
Uh-oh. That Gore guy is disgruntled.
But in spite of these and other achievements, President Obama has thus far failed to use the bully pulpit to make the case for bold action on climate change. After successfully passing his green stimulus package, he did nothing to defend it when Congress decimated its funding. After the House [...]
Philadelphia: Beware of Republicans Promising “Reform”
Earlier this week, the Philly Weekly reported on the city’s Republican town hall debate. All of them had interesting things to say, too much for me to provide a synopsis in a blockquote.
At the same time, no matter what any of these candidates say, I discourage all Philadelphians from voting for even [...]
How Does One Say “BP” in Japanese?
Because god-damn, it sure looks a lot like BP with nukes instead of oil.
Tokyo Electric Power Company began dumping more than 11,000 tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Monday, mostly to make room in storage containers for increasing amounts of far more contaminated runoff. The [...]
Dead Baby Dolphins and Missing Sea Turtles: It’s a “Mystery”
Looks like the local newspapers in Misssissippi have that strange amnesia that comes when it comes to polluting corporations.
For example, why are so many baby dolphins washing up dead? Really, it’s SUCH a mystery:
he investigation into the many infant dolphin deaths along the coasts of Mississippi and Alabama will be multi-faceted in the months to [...]
Open Letter #2: Senator Casey, Why Did You Vote Against Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure?
Senator Casey:
As I have discussed in previous emails and calls to your office, your decision to support the president’s extension of the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans was a bad idea. I did not know that it actually endangered Pennsylvania residents however: why did you, a senator whose state is plagued with crumbling [...]
Open Letter to U.S. secretary of transportation Ray LaHood
Dear Secretary LaHood:
As a resident of Philadelphia, PA, a city affected with nearly 10% unemployment and decrepit transit infrastructure, I read your October 29th guest editorial in the New Jersey Star-Ledger with deep interest. I share your disappointment in Governor Christie’s decision to kill the ARC project: I believe the decision was foolish, driven [...]
BP Disaster: Not Over, Not Even Close to Over, Not GOING to be Over Anytime Soon
Via.
You’re going to be sick.
Reminder: Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster is Ongoing
we just have a little media blackout oh look shiny thing!
Read More..>>It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
“Here we go!” my mom said excitedly as we all sat down for dinner this past weekend.
“Whaddya mean ‘here we go’?” I asked.
“It’s our first electric bill since we installed solar panels,” mom replied, as she tore open the envelope. “YES!!” she shouted, pumping her fist in the air. “THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS!”
“What does the bill usually [...]
Thank You Kindra Arnesen for Exposing BP’s Lies
Via Susie:
What BP is claiming is that if fishermen choose not to talk part in the oil spill cleanup, BP will consider that as potential income declined and deduct it from their claims.
In other words, if you didn’t want to risk your health and expose yourself to their toxic waste, you’re going to suffer financially [...]
