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    Bill McKibben: The Real Work Begins Nov. 9

    Bill McKibben: The Real Work Begins Nov. 9

    The Democratic and Republican conventions are history and the epochal 2016 election is now before us. My general theory is less talk and more action, so I hope you’ll join me in taking this climate pledge, one that will power our efforts into the fall. People’s Climate March in New York City, Sept. 21, 2014. […]

    Bill Nye Destroys Climate Change Conspiracy Theories

    Bill Nye Destroys Climate Change Conspiracy Theories

    Today, we’re focusing on the good people who take on the run-of-of-the-mill internet trolls. First, our favorite science guy, Bill Nye, is back with a new video aimed at debunking climate change conspiracy theories. Vocativ combs through online conspiracy forums to see what “climate change truthers” are saying, then Nye takes down the wacky theories […]

    Trump Doubles Down on Climate Science Denial Live on FOX

    Trump Doubles Down on Climate Science Denial Live on FOX

    By Sierra Club Political Committee Donald Trump doubled down on his fringe climate change conspiracy theories on FOX news (watch at minute 4:00) late last night, confirming that he still believes it is a “hoax” when pressed by Bill O’Reilly. Trump’s continued dismissal of science would keep him isolated on the world stage, where every […]

    What You Need to Know About Tim Kaine as Clinton’s VP Pick

    What You Need to Know About Tim Kaine as Clinton’s VP Pick

    “I’m thrilled to announce my running mate, @TimKaine,” presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted at 8:11 p.m. Friday. Though the news was not a surprise, as Kaine has long been known as a likely choice, Clinton’s pick stirred immediate reaction among the environmental movement. The Virginia senator supports fracking and offshore oil drilling, but […]

    Trump RNC Speech Silent on Climate Change, Continues Bitter Fight Against Wind Farm in Scotland

    Trump RNC Speech Silent on Climate Change, Continues Bitter Fight Against Wind Farm in Scotland

    Is it any surprise that Donald Trump—who believes the “concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive”—did not mention climate change even once in his rambling speech accepting the Republican nomination for president last night in Cleveland? Donald Trump accepts the Republican party’s nomination for […]

    Meet the Oil Billionaire Shaping Donald Trump’s Energy Policy

    Meet the Oil Billionaire Shaping Donald Trump’s Energy Policy

    By Mark Floegel Fossil fuel billionaire and major fracking proponent Harold Hamm, who has Donald Trump‘s ear on energy and environmental issues, had a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention (RNC) last tonight, also known as “Make America First Again” night. Left: Donald Trump, Photo credit: Gage Skidmore / Creative Commons. Right: Harold Hamm, […]

    5 Things You Should Know About Trump’s VP Pick Mike Pence

    5 Things You Should Know About Trump’s VP Pick Mike Pence

    1. Pence is a Climate Science Denier On the Feb. 21, 2014, edition of MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown, host Chuck Todd asked Pence if he is “convinced that climate change is man-made.” Pence responded: “I don’t know that that is a resolved issue in science today.” Moments later, Pence added: “Just a few years ago, […]