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According to a new report from the National Oil Spill Commission looking into the causes of the Gulf disaster, everyone involved did a super job except for one jackass in the BP marketing department.
Continue reading...Thursday, November 11, 2010
In an apparent game of one-upmanship, Republican members of Congress continue to doubt the existence of human-caused climate change. But they haven't stopped there.
Continue reading...Monday, October 11, 2010
The president of the low-lying island nation of the Maldives helped install solar panels on the roof of his official residence, but then apparently fled the country in the middle of the night. A panicked voice message left with the Associated Press from the president cited the fact that as a country, "the Maldives are totally fucked."
Continue reading...Sunday, September 19, 2010
We may need to stop burning fossil fuels, but I'll tell you what: wind turbines? Not in my back yard, or so help me God I will fucking cut you.
Continue reading...Monday, August 2, 2010
In the wake of the brutal murder of any sort of climate and energy legislation in Congress late in July, many environmentalists immediately turned their attention to a next step. If Congress can't act this year, what should be done to start a substantial draw down on emissions and to stave off the most dire effects of global warming that threatens to spiral out of control? There are plenty of ideas out there, like... you know what? Screw it.
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The horrifying images of oil washing ashore along the Gulf Coast really got to me, and I hurried down to volunteer in the cleanup process. It has been saddening and rewarding all at once; but let me tell you, I am about to ready to drop this fucking pelican and get right back in my car if it won't sit still and shut up for a few minutes.
Continue reading...Thursday, April 22, 2010
Here at TreeHumper, on Earth Day we would like to say thank you to some lesser known champions of the earth. Here is a rundown of some of environmental heroes working a bit more under the radar.
Continue reading...Monday, April 5, 2010
In spite of widespread publicity on Earth Day's impending 40th birthday, the worldwide celebration of all things environmentally friendly insisted it is only turning 36 years old on April 22.
Continue reading...Friday, March 26, 2010
The Lorax put together this little retrospective on Earth Hour 2009 last year, brought out now in advance of the 2010 version. Saving the planet, one dumb joke at a time!
Continue reading...Monday, March 22, 2010
In a historic vote on Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping reform of the health care system in this country. Almost immediately, pundits began hypothesizing on the effect that this progressive success will have on another of President Obama's goals, a comprehensive climate and energy bill. The consensus is that no one has any fucking idea.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
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