Here is my response to the announcement of President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize today: “I congratulate President Obama for receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. The award notes the importance … Read more
Larry Schweiger’s Archive
Momentum For Wildlife
I was glad to see the Senate release the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The clock is ticking ever faster for wildlife and our planet as accelerating climate … Read more
Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth
I will be continuing to speak in December and in the coming year in the cities below on my recently published book Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth. I believe that … Read more
Updated Science: Climate Change Is Happening Faster Than Predicted
The United Nations Environment Program released an excellent report summarizing scientific evidence from over 400 sources that have emerged since the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report. … Read more
Business Isn’t Usual Anymore
Today at 3 pm Eastern time Dr. Stephen Schneider of Stanford is hosting a free seminar: “Meaning of Business as Usual.” Since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its … Read more
Taking Action Now: The Consequence Campaign
This week young people across America launched the Consequence Campaign. They are demanding urgent Congressional action on a clean energy and climate plan that will create millions of new clean energy … Read more
Choosing Climate Resilient Development
The recent report Shaping Climate-Resilient Development by the Economics of Climate Adaptation Working Group had some interesting findings. While poor adaptation to current climate changes already destroys between 1 and … Read more
In Honor of Labor Day, Here’s to a Radical Industrialist
In honor of Labor Day, I recommend Interface Founder and Chairman Ray Anderson’s new book Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose – Doing Business by Respecting the Earth. … Read more
Duke Energy Quits American Coalition for Clean Coal Energy
Duke Energy quit the American Coalition for Clean Coal Energy over differences with other member companies who do not support energy and climate legislation. Duke Energy is a founding member … Read more
Fox News is Demonizing Van Jones
Truth is a scary thing when your profits hide behind a lie. Fox News, the constant defender of dirty coal and big oil, is now out to destroy Van Jones. … Read more
