Interesting what sun and less air polution can do… Solar panels in Germany smashed a record Monday, producing 32,227 megawatts of power and beating the previous record set March 23. Ample sun and a lack of human-created smog enabled solar generation to produce 40 percent of German power Monday compared to 22 percent produced by […]

On March 10, 2020, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 20-04 (EO) directing numerous state entities to plan and to implement actions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transition to low carbon operations and adapt to the Climate Crisis. Governor Brown exhibited bold leadership, ordering caps on GHG emissions to decline over time to meet or […]

From Rogue Climate : In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic and national health emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted this morning to approve the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline on the condition that it qualifies for permits from the State of Oregon. Because of sustained […]

Received this email today from Rep. Peter DeFazio. Here is the beginning: “The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will soon make a critical decision about whether to approve the Jordan Cove liquified natural gas (LNG) project and export facility in Coos Bay, Oregon. I’ve heard from several of my supporters wanting to learn more about […]

Looks like General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota don’t really care about our air quality. They have agreed to the Trump major weakening of auto emission standards. Guess I have purchased my LAST Prius. Read the story:  

Here is a link to Climate Opinion Maps put together by Yale. There are some interesting statistics if you zero in on Josephine County. For example, take a look at the Policy Support statistics. An opportunity to make some change here? Yale Climate Opinion Maps 2019

Yep, it was the lack of support from Rural Oregon that supposedly caused our local Republican Senators to leave the state to prevent having a quorum in the Oregon Senate during a possible vote for HB2020. But, there are advantages to Rural Oregon if that bill had passed. Read it: Why 2020 is Good for […]

Despite our current federal administration trying to bolster the coal industry, a major U.S. Insurer will phase out insuring that industry. A local take-away here is toward the end of the article where advice is given: “As an individual customer of these companies, you can tell your insurance provider to step it up when it […]

Wondering what’s happening with the Carbon Reduction Act HB2020? There was a working session on Friday May 17th, but there are no meetings scheduled beyond that. It did pass out of the Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction to the Ways and Means Committee, with some amendments. Vote was 8-5 with 1 Excused. To stay up […]

Ruling temporarily halts drilling in Wyoming. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/03/20/federal-judge-casts-doubt-trumps-drilling-plans-across-us-because-they-ignore-climate-change/?utm_term=.223d165ad560&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1

FIRE and SMOKE Forest Facts, Myths, and Malarkey Free Public Forum Saturday, November 10, 2018 Rogue Community College, Redwood Campus Rogue Auditorium 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This 2-hour forum, organized by Rogue Indivisible, is a chance to learn from local experts about wildfire and smoke in and around […]

On October 10, 2018 Oregon Wild released a new report, “Forest Defense Is Climate Defense“, about the fascinating relationship between our forests and the climate. The report compiles the latest research on forest-carbon and explains how the single most impactful action Oregon can take to combat climate change is to change our forest policies. The […]

Global Warming Carries Life-or-Death Warning Tue, 10/09/2018 – 1:05pm by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Fish swim over a patch of bleached coral in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay off the island of Oahu. Photo: Caleb Jones, AP Photo Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes […]

Water Quality Threatened by Long History of Fertilizer Use Wed, 10/10/2018 – 1:43pm by Université de Montréal A study led by researchers at Université de Montréal quantifies for the first time the maximum amount of nutrients—specifically, phosphorus—that can accumulate in a watershed before additional pollution is discharged into downriver ecosystems. That average threshold amount is […]

National Parks Bear the Brunt of Climate Change Mon, 09/24/2018 – 1:26pm by University of California – Berkeley Using data from weather stations scattered throughout the U.S., climate researchers have created maps of the average annual temperature and rainfall totals at points approximately 800 meters apart over much of the U.S. In this study, the […]

Join your neighbors in a civil discussion of facts, observation and visions for forestry and wildfire management moderated by State Senate candidate Shannon Souza. All respectful voices are welcome and encouraged to come. When: 9/13/18 5:00 PM Where: Wild River Brewing & Pizza Deli; 249 N. Redwood Highway; Cave Junction

Lots of chatter out there about “solving” the wildfire problems. Our county commissioners are lobbying for more roads in the designated wilderness. Others wanting clear cuts, or just more logging. Here are two reactions. Read the Guest Opinion by Congressional District 2 Representative Candidate Jamie McLeod-Skinner. http://mailtribune.com/opinion/guest-opinions/time-to-take-action-to-limit-summer-fires Also, August 21st Scott Stoddard opinion about forest […]

Excellent guest opinion in the Mail Tribune. There is much discussion about how to deal with the every growing wildfires. This is a good read. http://mailtribune.com/opinion/guest-opinions/the-inconvenient-truth-about-forest-fires  

Join us on Tuesday March 13 at 6:30 PM at the Unitarian Universlists 129 NE E St. We will start with our Health, Environment, and Unseat Walden action committees meeting. Then after regular Committee business, Tim Ream from KSWild (Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center) will be with us to give a presentation, “Wildfire and Logging on our […]

This Land is Your Land: Our Unique SW Oregon Environment. Can We Foster Resilience? Environmental Workshop-FREE Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Wild River Pub in Grants Pass 533 NE F Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. This FREE workshop, organized by Rogue Indivisible, is an excellent chance to learn from local experts […]

From Rogue Indivisible: Oppose H.R. 2936 The Resilient Federal Forest Act This bill passed the House on November 2nd. We need to contact senators and ask that they vote against this bill. Action: Possible script for call. Hi, this is (Insert Name) and I live in (City). I’d like to speak to the staffer who […]

A bill that would destroy forest and wildlife protections has now moved to the U.S. Senate. H.R. 2936, the deceptively named “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017,” on Nov. 1 passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 232-188. The measure would expose millions of acres of protected roadless areas to destructive logging and […]