Tag Archives: climate change

NRDC Endorses Great March For Climate Action

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Trish Nelson

News from The Great March For Climate Action Communications Director Dave Murphy – The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), one of the most well-known and successful non-profits in the world, has endorsed the Great March for Climate Action. The NRDC … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, I’m an optimist, and believe that despite the growing impacts of the climate crisis, humanity will emerge from the 21st century a wiser, more balanced species. Part of the problem is we can’t see, smell or taste the … Continue reading →

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A Bipartisan Strategy to Reverse the Changing Climate

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Barbara Schlachter is a founding member of 100 Grannies for a Livable Future, Iowa City Climate Advocates and Citizens Climate Lobby. The following guest opinion appeared in the Nov. 14, 2013 edition of the Iowa City Press Citizen. It is … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: ISU Police Chase, Water, Climate Change, SNAP

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, The police chase and shooting death on the Iowa State University campus last week has been the subject of much conversation, not just in Iowa but across the country. Was the use of deadly force by the police … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Elections, Climate Change, Water Quality, Gun Safety

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 Tuesday is a big day in Iowa. It’s Election Day, and in 950 cities across the state, voters will elect city council members and, in some cases, mayors. If recent trends are any indication, turnout will be embarrassingly low. Voting … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Carbon – 24 Hours of Reality

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Paul Deaton

On Oct. 22 and 23, The Climate Reality Project will connect the dots between carbon pollution and climate change with the global live-streamed broadcast “24 Hours of Reality: The Cost of Carbon.” here’s the link: http://www.24hoursofreality.org. In Iowa, men and … Continue reading →

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Why We Must Address Climate Change Today

Posted on October 15, 2013 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Jennifer Herrington] The year 2012 marked the hottest year on record and it looks as though 2013 is going to result in even higher temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a rise in serious … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Tea Party Fiasco, Climate Reality, GMOs

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join the Fallon Forum at the new time  of 6:00-6:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. Dear Friends, We have a fascinating line-up of guests on the program this week: Monday, Kevin Barrett discusses, “The American Resistance,” a book he co-authored with Jim Fetzer … Continue reading →

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Al Gore's Optimism

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Wednesday, the Washington Post published an Ezra Klein interview with former vice president Al Gore, titled, “Al Gore explains why he’s optimistic about stopping global warming.” Gore finds there is reason to be optimistic that public sentiment is changing regarding … Continue reading →

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More Certainty Humans Cause Climate Change

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The fifth assessment report, part one, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is due to be published in September. Think Progress has obtained a draft copy in advance and the report indicates it is 95 percent likely that human … Continue reading →

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