Rainforests for Social Justice « It’s Getting Hot In Here

In the end, anything that contributes to the localization of economies, the empowerment of civil society over corporate entities, and the global social justice movement is likely to have a positive impact on the fate of the world’s rainforests.

The National Security Ramifications of Republican Denialism

Republicans like to think that they are strong on national security but in reality their lack of vision and inability to anticipate future challenges makes them dangerously weak in this area. For years before 9/11 Democrats had been warning about the danger from groups such as al Qaeda but Republicans ignored the threat, and resisted action, because of a belief that a non-state entity could not pose a threat to the United States. They have similarly been in denial over what could become the next great threat to national security.

The Climate Sceptics Party Blog: Why can't Penny Wong answer Questions?

Later today on the Insiders, Barrie Cassidy asked Penny Wong: “Will this scheme change the temperature of the planet?” He got a nothing answer so he again asked “Will it change the temperature of the planet?”
She waffled on about global solutions but again did not answer the question.

Ill. police station trying to reduce carbon footprint

CHICAGO — To some residents in Orland Park, the village's new police station looks more like an abandoned building overgrown with weeds -- one that may even be lowering their property values.
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The 66,000-square-foot building cost $12.5 million -- a little more than a conventional design would have, but officials said the energy savings will eventually make up the difference.
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He said that the realization of what can be saved through reduced utility bills and the bragging rights they could earn for doing their part in attacking climate change would help.