“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