USGS
" For years, Americans have avoided confronting these changes in their own backyards. The decisions we make about where to live are distorted not just by politics that play down climate risks, but also by expensive subsidies and incentives aimed at defying nature." … more »
FEMA/Michael Raphael
One of the things the Covid pandemic has exposed is the complete incompetence and dysfunction of state agencies: the EDD and the DMV being two of the more egregious examples, but hardly the only ones. Though their staffs are well paid and have generous pension benefits, they have ignored their charge to serve the public for decades. … more »
The Guardian
"Covid-19 continues to kill close to 1,000 Americans a day. But for those who develop dangerous cases of the infection, advances in medical care and the growing experience of doctors are improving the chances of survival." … more »
Marin Coalition
CVP
This article was originally published on May 23rd, in the middle of the pandemic lockdown. However, its content remains just as relevant today and discusses what... … more »
Literary Hub
"A new book retells the artist’s fairy tale—rising out of deprivation to storm the spires of rock and roll—by considering his influence on the U.K." … more »
Courtesy of 'the Book Makers'
the Book Makers is prolific filmmaker James Kennard’s first feature documentary, and he has hit the ball out of the park. The film covers a world I had never head ... … more »
Jody Proschacka
Bloomberg
"Top executives, policy makers, scientists and activists have been gathering this week for the first-ever Bloomberg Green Festival. The virtual event focuses on the core issues of climate change." … more »
Lisa Vielstädte
"Just one orphaned site in California could have emitted more than 30 tons of methane. There are millions more like it." All of this could be stopped if gas and oil companies took responsibility for them after they have sucked all the profits out of them. But the California Legislature does nothing to stop it. … more »
