Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Earth is Experiencing a Global Warming "Spurt"

Climate Central

Cyclical changes in the Pacific Ocean have thrown earth’s surface into what may be an unprecedented warming spurt, following a global warming slowdown that lasted about 15 years. More here.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

First Big El Niño Storms Hit California, Bring Hope of Easing Historic Drought

San Jose Mercury News
After a year of hype and hope, El Niño's punch is finally arriving in California, bringing a series of storms to soak the Bay Area and most of the rest of the drought-stricken state through this week and probably into next. More here.

The Largest Release of Methane Blowing Into The Californian Sky: (Video)

China to Halt New Coal Mine Approvals For Next 3 Years, Local Media Reports

Think Progress

China will not approve any new coal mines for the next three years, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. More here.

Monday, January 4, 2016

'Unlawful Pollution': Volkswagen Charged With Crimes Against Climate

CommonDreams
U.S. Department of Justice files civil suit on behalf of Environmental Protection Agency.  More here.

Sunday, January 3, 2016

For the Love of the Land: Keeping the Peace River from the Site C BC Hydro Dam

Dancing With Decolonization

When we arrived to camp we found new "no trespassing" signs (not ours) posted on trees and an eviction notice posted by hydro on to the shack. More here.

RELATED: "They're Killing the Peace River Valley in BC Now."