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Jimmy Kimmel and Katharine Hayhoe talk climate Recently, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Christian climate scientist, participated in an engaging interview with Jimmy Kimmel to spread the word that we need to talk about climate change. We also need to communicate in a way that meets friends and family where they are. Her message of hope as…

Investors are paying attention to corporate ESG What is ESG? It’s the acronym for Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance. Environment: Environmental factors include mitigation of the climate crisis or use of sustainable resources. Because of great concern for the health of the planet, more investors are looking closely at corporate environmental record and harm to…

With the acceleration of climate change impacts as evidenced in the heat record for the past decade shown here, climate action planning is imperative.

Want to switch to reusable cups? Here’s how to get started Nearly 250 billion single-use cups are used globally every year — most of which end up in a landfill. The environmental, economic and social costs are mounting. Reusable cups are quickly emerging as a fundamentally better alternative to single-use ones, not to mention that converting 20%…

Environmentalists and dam operators try to make peace Unlikely partners are getting more clean energy from hydro-power while reducing the environmental harm from dams. The industry that operates America’s hydroelectric dams and several environmental groups announced an unusual agreement to work together to get more clean energy from hydro-power while reducing the environmental harm from dams. It…

Days of internal combustion engine numbered The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered. General Motors announced that it would phase out petroleum-powered cars and trucks, selling only zero-emission vehicles by 2035. “As we advance our vision for a zero-emissions, all-electric future, we will prioritize climate actions that are inclusive for our current and…