Tag: Barack Obama
Looking for a spook on this Friday the 13th? I’ve found the scariest of them all.
The Eleventh Hour, narrated by Leonard DiCaprio, gives a gripping view on the current climate crisis, packed with expert opinions ranging from Stephan Hawking to NASA, NRDC, James Woolsey and many more activists. The film analyzes the evolution of global warming, citing the impact from humans – our population evolving at rapid speeds, consuming massive resources, money driven societies, and culture. If we keep going at this current rate, we may lose 1/3 – 1/2 species in the world since 50-55,000 species become extinct each year. While many have the brain power to solve this problem, it’s been greatly delayed…
Continue March 13, 2009
Many Americans are gearing up for a trip to DC with the intention or hope to catch president-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration.
From an environmental perspective, January 20th couldn’t come sooner. I was appalled after reading a Rolling Stone article regarding Bush’s midnight regulations – the majority of these last minute regs (including the hit on the Endangered Species Act) are atrocities to the environment, leaving many to question how big of a mess Obama will need to clean up.
Continue January 15, 2009
As you know, Barack Obama was elected as our 44th president yesterday. This is a dramatic change from the past 8 years, as you’re well aware.
Many environmental groups regarded George W. Bush as one of the worst presidents for the environment, and there have even been allegations that the EPA lowered fines to companies who weren’t being eco-friendly. ( When we’re thinking of all the enviro-dangers currently, lowering fines should be the last thing on the government’s agenda. )
Continue November 5, 2008
Just a reminder – Get to the Polls on today, Tuesday, November 4th, Philadelphia! (look here for eco-candidate details)
Find out where you should vote HERE.
Posted by Julie
November 3, 2008
While I won’t be repeating the presidential candidate’s green policies (read them here), environmental issues were prevalent in last night’s debate between Barack Obama & John McCain. Here’s some environmental highlights:
Continue October 9, 2008
Come see Bruce Springsteen perform at Philly’s Barack Obama rally this Saturday October 4th. The FREE concert/rally for PA residents takes place at Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th and 22nd.
Continue October 2, 2008
If you want your voice heard about the environment’s future in November, you must VOTE. Here’s three easy sites to register by Monday 10/6’s deadline (if you aren’t):
Continue October 2, 2008
Hopefully, you’re paying close attention to the impending election for the next US president. Philadelphia’s involvement in the political race/ in Pennsylvania’s electoral college has been spotlighted recently. John McCain and Sarah Palin made a trip to Philly the other day, and Michelle Obama/Jill Biden will be coming to Philadelphia tomorrow.
So who’s the greener candidate?
Continue September 23, 2008
One of my favorite speeches of the Democratic Convention was former V.P. Al Gore’s. Since watching & reading both versions of An Inconvenient Truth, I’ve respected Gore’s involvement with the climate crisis. This is one reason why watching “Recount” on HBO was truly depressing – especially when reflecting on Bush’s enviro-damage record during his presidency…
Continue September 9, 2008
