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"Everybody in America should have a stake in legislation that can transform our energy system into one that’s far more efficient, far cleaner, and provide energy independence for America." -President Barack Obama speaking at MIT on Friday, Oct. 23rd image courtesy of Bio jobs blog. Read More... |
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Climate Scientist and Focus the Nation friend, Dr. Stephen Schneider passes away. Our hearts go out to Dr. Schneider's family, his students and the thousands of people he has inspired over the years. His graceful and provocative balance for science, humor and leadership will be remembered forever. Cross-posted from Real Climate. We are posting a personal account by Ben Santer of Steve’s amazing accomplishments and contributions. Ben’s account provides a glimpse into what made Steve so special, and why he will be so deeply missed: Read More... |
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And now for some good news I know we've been waiting to hear about something good peaking it's way through the fog for the US and Europe. The Washington Post recently published an article stating that 60% of new capacity in Europe is coming from clean energy sources. In the US: more than half of the new power being generated is from alternative power sources. "Alternative power now accounts for about a quarter of global generating capacity, or 1,230 gigawatts out of 4,800 gigawatts, the group UNEP says." (Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/2cHpf ) And, the oil gusher has been capped. Finally! But hold onto that sigh of relief a little longer (the relief wells are expected in mid-August), they can't be sure the wellboreRead More... |
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Hands Across the Sand!
By 1Sky intern Florencia Foxley. -- Luis Saturday's Hands Across the Sand events united thousands of citizens at more than 900 events world wide -- including nearly 800 in the U.S. -- with one message: we need a clean energy economy, not more drilling. It was an incredible demonstration of Americans’ demand for our leaders to end handouts to Big Oil and invest in clean energy. The 1Sky team Read More... |
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President Obama: The one approach I will not accept is inaction. Read More... |
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Meeting with Organizers from Azerbaijan On May 5th the Focus the Nation team trucked down to the Oregon Historical Society Building to meet with a group of visitors from Azerbaijan with the World Affairs Council. I was apprehensive at first. What were we going to be able to offer these organizers from another country? I’ve never even been out of the United States and after looking at their biographies they had traveled far across Europe partaking in speaking engagements, spreading the word about their projects, and learning about organizing and activism in different cultures. What would we have to say about FTN? After being taken to the 3rd floor and into a small conference room the three of us (Trell, Grace and myself) nervously sat down and waited forRead More... |
