Category Archives: natural disasters
Reflections on Hurricane Irene and the Climate Connection
Note: Last month I was asked to submit photographs for an upcoming book on Hurricane (Tropical Storm) Irene and its impact on Vermont. I was requested to provide numerous photos from my Photo Essay from Vermont: The Recovery from Hurricane Irene … Continue reading
Today: Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor
Note: Today’s violent earthquake in Indonesia offers another example of the unpredictable impacts of climate change: Earthquakes and Tsunamis. –The GJEP Team Cross-Posted from the Huffington Post BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A massive earthquake off Indonesia’s western coast triggered tsunami … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, natural disasters
This Week’s Earth Minute: Earthquakes and Tsunamis = Climate Change
Global Justice Ecology Project partners with Margaret Prescod’s Sojourner Truth show on KPFK–Pacifica Los Angeles radio show for a weekly Earth Minute on Tuesdays and a weekly 12 minute Environment Segment every Thursday. Go to the link below and scroll to minute 40:58 to … Continue reading
Confirmed: Fracking Caused Ohio Earthquakes
Cross-Posted from CommonDreams, March 9, 2012 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has confirmed that a series of earthquakes in the state were caused by injecting leftover fracking fluids, “brine,” deep into wells. ODNR stated today: Geologists believe induced seismic activity is extremely … Continue reading
“From Fukushima We Change the World”
2012年3月8日木曜日 Sachiko Sato Cross-posted from Shut From Fukushima We Change the World An appeal to be delivered during CSW, NY, March 2012 Sachiko Sato, Fukushima (This is and appeal prepared for the UN CSW Conference, March 2012) Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident … Continue reading
Video: Spontaneous Volunteerism, Waterbury, VT
Hurricane Irene’s Damage and Response Last week’s devastating tornadoes are the latest example of extreme weather. . It’s very hard these days to be optimistic about the climate chaos that should be evident to all. It’s also hard to be … Continue reading
Filed under Actions, Climate Change, natural disasters, Videos
Should Wyoming Build an Aircraft Carrier?
By Tim Murphy, Mon Feb. 27, 2012 Cross-Posted from Mother Jones On Friday, the Wyoming House of Representatives advanced a bill to set up a task force to prepare for the total economic and political collapse of the United States. Per the … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, Humor, natural disasters
How Climate Change Causes Earthquakes and Erupting Volcanoes
A changing climate doesn’t just cause floods, droughts, and heatwaves. It also brings erupting volcanoes and catastrophic earthquakes. by Bill McGuire, Tue Feb. 28, 2012 Cross-Posted from The Guardian The idea that a changing climate can persuade the ground to shake, … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, natural disasters, Water
Scientists: Arctic Melting Leading to Europe’s Freeze
Note: While many in northern North America are still waiting for winter to arrive, Europe is in the deep freeze. Climate chaos is already here and climate catastrophe will not be far behind if we do not transform the global … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, natural disasters
Earth Minute: Climate Chaos Impacts the Indigenous Tarahumara People of Mexico
Global Justice Ecology Project partners with Margaret Prescod’s Sojourner Truth show on KPFK–Pacifica Los Angeles radio show for a weekly Earth Minute on Tuesdays and a weekly 12 minute Environment Segment every Thursday. This week’s Earth Minute discusses the impacts of the … Continue reading
