The North Pole could be ice-free for the first time in human history this summer. Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado say that because … Read more
Larry Schweiger’s Archive
The Great American Backyard Campout
Looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this weekend? Wish you could get your kids away from the computer and TV and outside for some unstructured … Read more
On Global Warming and the Catastrophic Flooding in the Central U.S.
As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States, my thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way. The big picture is that global warming is … Read more
Victory for No Child Left Inside
This week, we had a significant victory for getting kids outdoors. With significant bipartisan support, the House Committee on Education and Labor approved the No Child Left Inside Act. This … Read more
Joint Science Academies’ Statement Highlights Mounting Urgency
A new, landmark statement from the United States National Academy of Sciences and the science academies of 12 other nations was recently released. The statement, entitled Joint Science Academies’ Statement: … Read more
Vote Creates Momentum to Continue the Fight
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard with us this week on the Climate Security Act. I am pleased with all the new and important voices that joined together … Read more
They Need to Be Held Accountable
The Climate Security Act being debated today is the most important climate legislation our lawmakers have ever considered. This bipartisan bill would reduce global warming pollution, recharge America’s economy by … Read more
Island Nation Going Under While Our Lawmakers Delay
The president of Kiribati said today his country may already be doomed by climate change. At international meetings on climate change this week, President Anote Tong listened in frustration while … Read more
The Big Vote – Your Action Needed Today on Climate Bill
We are getting the vote we have been looking for on the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) tomorrow morning, Friday, at about 10 am. There could be an agreement later … Read more
Climate Change Already Impacting the U.S.
A study released Tuesday by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program found that nearly 60 percent of species studied have already been affected by climate change. The Washington Post article … Read more
