Green Rant
“Green Rant” is my opportunity to talk about sustainability, usually based on current events. Want to join me in my rant?
Week of October 21st – CBE Fellowship
- CBE fellows were all over the world
- My work was with Oceana
- Organized the Pacific Leatherback Conservation Summit
- Bi-national success in the form of a declaration
Week of September 23rd- Keystone XL
- After 5 long years, the decision is imminent
- The US likely won’t benefit from the pipeline
- In fact, lobbyists are the only real winners here
- #NoKXL
Week of September 16th – Conflict multiplier
- Climate change is multipling conflict
- Syria is just one location where conflict is arising
- Obama administration has had a few successes
- The international community has more work to do
Week of September 9th – Fukushima
- Radiation is leaking at unseen levels
- Radiation to reach US by 2014
- Radiation within WHO allowable levels
- Lack of international support
Week of September 2nd – Rim Fire and the future of wildfires
- The Rim Fire is still threatening Yosemite
- Infrastructure, homes, and campsites are at risk
- Climate disturbance is partially to blame
- Policy tools are needed to address future wildfires
Week of August 26th – Sustainability at an International School
- Climate commitment for 0 emissions by 2016
- Terracycle, CFL bulbs, batteries, and recycling on campus
- Transportation is a challenge for emissions
- GHG audit being created at the very moment