Is better than the other kind.
A short (Twitter) debate on the subject of hypocrisy
Herewith, a long-past conversation between me and another party (I'll call her the Adversary) on Twitter:
Third Party:
.@Peoples_Climate @RobertKennedyJr @CherylHines @RachaelEHarris marching for @Waterkeeper pic.twitter.com/CdVmOA1pGM
Adversary:
@christianhebel @RobertKennedyJr @Peoples_Climate @CherylHines how big is ur carbon footprint on private jets, multiple compounds, limos?
Me:
Do other celebs get a pass because they DON'T express concern about climate?
Adversary:
Limo liberals leaving giant carbon footprints but slamming everyone else have zero credibility.They r just too stupid 2 see it
Me:
Translated, I guess that means "yes," they get a pass. Interesting logic for a lawyer.
Adversary:
It's one thing to express concern while being a fraud. Silence probably best from the hypocrites. DiCaprio is a climate fraud
Me:
But, sounds as if you're good w/ silence from everyone on this issue. Or, disproving science by claiming celeb hypocrisy?
Adversary:
I'd rather silence from the idiot celeb faux activists than hear their inane and hypocritical comments. Silence can be golden
Me:
Thx, yes, got that, also that you're dodging the question. Think about it sometime when you have a few minutes.
Adversary:
[Silence.]
A (very) simple thought experiment
I've been thinking about this exchange recently, for a couple of reasons:
1) The inability or unwillingness of the other party to respond to my point is pretty typical of the few debates I've had about climate change on Twitter (I generally try to avoid these, on grounds that they're a waste of time, as this example ... exemplifies).
2) Hypocrisy seems to be such a favorite accusation from those on the right. I suppose that is because it is so handy, especially on climate change. If you're going to say anything about that issue, you need to first prove that you are perfect (i.e., you're basically a net-zero-emissions person). That's almost impossible, so by definition, any celebrity calling for action is clearly a hypocrite. You took a bus to New York City for the 2014 Climate March? Stay home and stop using fossil fuels, you hypocrite!
I propose in response the following thought experiment:
Let us consider Celebrity A, who has the audacity to tweet that climate change is a serious problem and that action is needed to deal with it, and Celebrity B, who tweets only about his upcoming movie. Otherwise, Celebrity A and Celebrity B act exactly the same--they have similar houses, vacations, autos, etc.
It probably goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway:
I prefer Celebrity A.
And that's true even if Celebrity A is actually endorsing climate action as a way of attracting more fans, some of whom may go to see her movie. She's a celebrity, and hundreds or thousands of people are going to listen to what she has to say, and many of them will take it seriously, especially if it validates their own personal views or actions.
So, thanks to Al Gore, Leo DiCaprio, Daryl Hannah, Sarah Silverman, RFK Jr., Bill McKibben, and others who have been willing to use the glow of their celebrity to cast more light upon this most pressing issue of our time.
So what's the other kind of hypocrite?
Several sources I consulted say "hypocrisy" is a synonym for "mendacity" (lying). So when a politician lies about climate change and knows or should know better, that's the other kind of hypocrisy. One of my personal favorites is Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the Chair of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. After finding out last Election Night that she'd be the new chair due to Republicans taking a majority in the Senate, she called climate change a real problem, then said a recent volcanic eruption in Iceland had emitted the equivalent of 1,000 years worth of emissions from all of Europe's autos and manufacturing. Totally bogus, of course, but who needs to get basic facts straight in order to perform their responsibilities to the American public on an issue of overwhelming importance?
That's the kind of hypocrisy I cannot abide.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Climate tweets for 22 September 2014
50 Canadian climate researchers speak out in support of #PeoplesClimateMarch: @dana1981 @guardian:
http://gu.com/p/4xkf2/tw
[science, denial, Canada]
In Maine, scientists see signs of climate change: @davabel @BostonGlobe:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/20/maine-climate-change-taking-toll/P41vVDd9v3knTUeDH2U6SP/story.html?event=event25
[science]
Heirs of Oil Baron John D. Rockefeller Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments:
http://thkpr.gs/3570338
[investing, divestment]
.@Google: ALEC "lying" about climate, we're pulling support:
http://forecastthefacts.org/press/releases/2014/9/22/statement-campaign-director-brant-olson-google-dro/ … via @ForecastFacts
[American Legislative Exchange Council, denial]
RT Al Gore @algore:
We’re at the turning point. There’s no time to delay. Will you join me in demanding action on climate?:
http://www.askwhywhynot.org/ #ClimateSummit
Alden Meyer of @ucsusa: Climate Summit in NY not an end, but a beginning: @TckTckTck:
http://tcktcktck.org/2014/09/alden-meyer-climate-summit-new-york-end-beginning/64556
"Someday" Is Now for Solar and Wind Power, says Lazard: @IEEESpectrum:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/someday-is-now-for-solar-wind-power-says-lazard
[energy, renewable energy, clean energy]
.@WSJ 's Noxious Climate Coverage Surrounding Historic March:
http://mm4a.org/1mpAFhb via @mmfa
[denial, Wall Street Journal]
RT Bill McKibben @billmckibben:
Can't help it: here's another great image of kids from Dhaka:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/peoplesclimate/15113850350/ http://pic.twitter.com/TEtho4TKbC
[People's Climate March]
What climate activists can learn from the fight against Big Tobacco via @AJAM:
http://alj.am/1DnCQHp
[denial]
On climate, how far gone is the far right? (Spoiler: far): @drgrist:
http://grist.org/climate-energy/on-climate-how-far-gone-is-the-far-right-spoiler-far/
[denial, David Roberts]
RT Dana Nuccitelli @dana1981:
I just committed to vote on climate -- RT if you want to #WinOnClimate and join now:
http://WLOL.US/2fr
China Surpasses EU in Per-Capita Pollution for 1st Time:
http://bloom.bg/1ylnPWy via @BloombergNews
Wall Street Journal downplays global warming risks once again: @dana1981:
http://www.skepticalscience.com/wsj-downplays-global-warming-risks-again.html
[denial]
RT Michael Brune @bruneski:
Taping an interview for NBC Nightly News (airing Sunday night). #PCM #cleanenergy #ClimateWeek
http://instagram.com/p/tIfRgsl57r/
RT Fossil Free @GoFossilFree:
These numbers are a powerful indictment of the fossil fuel industry. #divestnow #fossilfree:
http://pic.twitter.com/XGfuy3gyXl
[investing, divestment]
The coming era of unlimited - and free - clean energy:
http://wapo.st/1uNboxU via @washingtonpost
[energy, renewable energy, solar, wind energy, wind power]
RT Sierra Club @sierraclub:
Our @maryannehitt took this photo of a GREAT sign from yesterday's #PeoplesClimate march!
http://pic.twitter.com/TZwwxKYF4x
RT Pietra @holdmemalarkey:
I wanted to be there in the middle of adding and supporting climate. #PeoplesClimate #climatemarch:
http://pic.twitter.com/FijVaXhe3A
http://gu.com/p/4xkf2/tw
[science, denial, Canada]
In Maine, scientists see signs of climate change: @davabel @BostonGlobe:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/20/maine-climate-change-taking-toll/P41vVDd9v3knTUeDH2U6SP/story.html?event=event25
[science]
Heirs of Oil Baron John D. Rockefeller Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments:
http://thkpr.gs/3570338
[investing, divestment]
.@Google: ALEC "lying" about climate, we're pulling support:
http://forecastthefacts.org/press/releases/2014/9/22/statement-campaign-director-brant-olson-google-dro/ … via @ForecastFacts
[American Legislative Exchange Council, denial]
RT Al Gore @algore:
We’re at the turning point. There’s no time to delay. Will you join me in demanding action on climate?:
http://www.askwhywhynot.org/ #ClimateSummit
Alden Meyer of @ucsusa: Climate Summit in NY not an end, but a beginning: @TckTckTck:
http://tcktcktck.org/2014/09/alden-meyer-climate-summit-new-york-end-beginning/64556
"Someday" Is Now for Solar and Wind Power, says Lazard: @IEEESpectrum:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/someday-is-now-for-solar-wind-power-says-lazard
[energy, renewable energy, clean energy]
.@WSJ 's Noxious Climate Coverage Surrounding Historic March:
http://mm4a.org/1mpAFhb via @mmfa
[denial, Wall Street Journal]
RT Bill McKibben @billmckibben:
Can't help it: here's another great image of kids from Dhaka:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/peoplesclimate/15113850350/ http://pic.twitter.com/TEtho4TKbC
[People's Climate March]
What climate activists can learn from the fight against Big Tobacco via @AJAM:
http://alj.am/1DnCQHp
[denial]
On climate, how far gone is the far right? (Spoiler: far): @drgrist:
http://grist.org/climate-energy/on-climate-how-far-gone-is-the-far-right-spoiler-far/
[denial, David Roberts]
RT Dana Nuccitelli @dana1981:
I just committed to vote on climate -- RT if you want to #WinOnClimate and join now:
http://WLOL.US/2fr
China Surpasses EU in Per-Capita Pollution for 1st Time:
http://bloom.bg/1ylnPWy via @BloombergNews
Wall Street Journal downplays global warming risks once again: @dana1981:
http://www.skepticalscience.com/wsj-downplays-global-warming-risks-again.html
[denial]
RT Michael Brune @bruneski:
Taping an interview for NBC Nightly News (airing Sunday night). #PCM #cleanenergy #ClimateWeek
http://instagram.com/p/tIfRgsl57r/
RT Fossil Free @GoFossilFree:
These numbers are a powerful indictment of the fossil fuel industry. #divestnow #fossilfree:
http://pic.twitter.com/XGfuy3gyXl
[investing, divestment]
The coming era of unlimited - and free - clean energy:
http://wapo.st/1uNboxU via @washingtonpost
[energy, renewable energy, solar, wind energy, wind power]
RT Sierra Club @sierraclub:
Our @maryannehitt took this photo of a GREAT sign from yesterday's #PeoplesClimate march!
http://pic.twitter.com/TZwwxKYF4x
RT Pietra @holdmemalarkey:
I wanted to be there in the middle of adding and supporting climate. #PeoplesClimate #climatemarch:
http://pic.twitter.com/FijVaXhe3A
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Climate tweets for 26 August 2014
RT Al Gore @algore:
Are you the voice of your generation on climate change? Ask #WhyWhyNot of leaders from across the world.
RT Michael Pollan @michaelpollan:
Save the date, #Sept21. Join the #PeoplesClimate March. To change everything, we need everyone.
Guatemala Declares State of Emergency Due to Drought: @AP @ABC:
[food, farming, agriculture, water]
Sydney University creates waves with investing ban on coal: @p_hannam @smh http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/sydney-university-creates-waves-with-investment-ban-on-coal-20140826-108ecj.html
[Australia, investing, divestment]
Leaked @IPCC report: Impacts of climate change may be “severe, pervasive, irreversible”: @Salon http://www.salon.com/2014/08/26/leaked_ipcc_report_impacts_of_climate_change_may_be_severe_pervasive_and_irreversible/
[science]
"Peak Water," Methane Blowholes, Ice-Free Arctic Cruises: Climate Crisis Deepens: @truthout:
Zoomed-In Climate Models Help Alaska Communities Plan for Uncertain Future: @InsideClimate:
http://shar.es/11aTc8
[science]
Rising sea levels will threaten Beaufort County, group says:
http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/26/3640542/rising-sea-levels-will-threaten.html
[South Carolina, flooding]
Antarctic Riddle: How Much/Fast Will South Pole Melt?: @ClimateCentral:
http://shar.es/11aVXh
[science, glaciers, sea level]
Olive oil prices set to rise sharply after Andalusia drought: @guardian:
http://gu.com/p/4x2dc/tw
[food, farming, agriculture, water, Spain]
Why Nebraska’s ‘Top Climate Denier’ Congressman Could Lose Seat In November: @climateprogress:
http://thkpr.gs/1tFTLQ9
[denial, Lee Terry]
RT @dana1981: Athabasca Glacier: a tragic vanishing act:
http://www.skepticalscience.com/athabasca.html#.U_ygXKn1K4k.twitter
… via @skepticscience by @andyskuce
[science, glaciers, sea level, Canada]
When Climate Change Denial Refutes Itself: @PacificStand:
http://www.psmag.com/?p=88961 h/t @BruceMaine2
[science]
Water as WMD?: In Iraq, Battle for Control of Water: @YaleE360:
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/mideast_water_wars_in_iraq_a_battle_for_control_of_water/2796/#.U_zRtZBk1mc.twitter
[drought]
U.S. Govt Auditors: 'Social Cost of Carbon' Is by the Book: @InsideClimate:
http://shar.es/11a975
RT VICTORIA VICTORY @victoria31416:
Australia Conservationists spread message of hope, not loss:
http://dw.de/p/1Cx3v via @dw_globalideas http://pic.twitter.com/0EIhJ9vjrs
RT Suzanne Goldenberg @suzyji:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Growing, and Growing More Dangerous, Draft of U.N. Report Says:
http://nyti.ms/1pCUoK8
[IPCC, science]
http://shar.es/11aTc8
[science]
Rising sea levels will threaten Beaufort County, group says:
http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/26/3640542/rising-sea-levels-will-threaten.html
[South Carolina, flooding]
Antarctic Riddle: How Much/Fast Will South Pole Melt?: @ClimateCentral:
http://shar.es/11aVXh
[science, glaciers, sea level]
Olive oil prices set to rise sharply after Andalusia drought: @guardian:
http://gu.com/p/4x2dc/tw
[food, farming, agriculture, water, Spain]
Why Nebraska’s ‘Top Climate Denier’ Congressman Could Lose Seat In November: @climateprogress:
http://thkpr.gs/1tFTLQ9
[denial, Lee Terry]
RT @dana1981: Athabasca Glacier: a tragic vanishing act:
http://www.skepticalscience.com/athabasca.html#.U_ygXKn1K4k.twitter
… via @skepticscience by @andyskuce
[science, glaciers, sea level, Canada]
When Climate Change Denial Refutes Itself: @PacificStand:
http://www.psmag.com/?p=88961 h/t @BruceMaine2
[science]
Water as WMD?: In Iraq, Battle for Control of Water: @YaleE360:
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/mideast_water_wars_in_iraq_a_battle_for_control_of_water/2796/#.U_zRtZBk1mc.twitter
[drought]
U.S. Govt Auditors: 'Social Cost of Carbon' Is by the Book: @InsideClimate:
http://shar.es/11a975
RT VICTORIA VICTORY @victoria31416:
Australia Conservationists spread message of hope, not loss:
http://dw.de/p/1Cx3v via @dw_globalideas http://pic.twitter.com/0EIhJ9vjrs
RT Suzanne Goldenberg @suzyji:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Growing, and Growing More Dangerous, Draft of U.N. Report Says:
http://nyti.ms/1pCUoK8
[IPCC, science]
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Climate tweets for 29 July 2014
How Bad? Climate Change Is So Bad Even Oil Companies Are Bracing for It Now:
First observations of methane release from Arctic Ocean hydrates:
[science]
'Annoying' Minor Floods Increasing on U.S. Coasts: @borenbears @AP:
[flooding, sea level]
This Huge Corporation Is Tackling Climate Change—It's a Threat to Bottom Line:
@MotherJones:
[General Mills, food, farming, agriculture]
Rising heat hits Indian wheat crop: @TheDailyClimate:
http://www.dailyclimate.org/tdc-newsroom/2014/07/india-crops
[food, farming, agriculture]
The rise of electric cars in the U.S., in 6 charts: @voxdotcom:
http://www.vox.com/2014/7/28/5944065/electric-cars-plug-in-vehicles-rising-sales-US
Act now on climate change or see costs soar, White House says: @Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/29/usa-climatechange-idUSL2N0Q31NX20140729
Meltfactor blog: Is the climate dragon awakening?:
http://www.meltfactor.org/blog/?p=1329
[science, Arctic, methane]
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow:
ABC News: Californians Are Now Shaming Their Water-Wasting Neighbors on Social Media:
http://abcn.ws/Xaq4LM
[drought]
RT Forecast The Facts @ForecastFacts:
National Review just name-called @neiltyson? Time to thank him for educating us on climate:
http://bit.ly/teamndt http://pic.twitter.com/diYPuTEYe5
[science, denial, Neil DeGrasse Tyson]
RT Al Gore @algore:
This fall I’ll be in Brazil training a new group of @ClimateReality Leaders. Apply today:
http://bit.ly/1yYTs5c
RT Denise Robbins @deeRobbs:
Climate change is an economic problem, as media outlets like @nbc are starting to understand:
http://mm4a.org/WLKUkO http://pic.twitter.com/gNad2B9nwd
[journalism]
RT IPCC @IPCC_CH:
UK House of Commons energy & climate change committee: IPCC processes and conclusions robust:
http://bit.ly/WL85LW
[science]
RT Phil Plait @BadAstronomer:
The dominant species on Earth blasts huge amounts of pollution into the air. What could possibly go wrong?:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/07/28/the_great_oxygenation_event_the_earth_s_first_mass_extinction.html
[science, paleoclimatology]
http://www.dailyclimate.org/tdc-newsroom/2014/07/india-crops
[food, farming, agriculture]
The rise of electric cars in the U.S., in 6 charts: @voxdotcom:
http://www.vox.com/2014/7/28/5944065/electric-cars-plug-in-vehicles-rising-sales-US
Act now on climate change or see costs soar, White House says: @Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/29/usa-climatechange-idUSL2N0Q31NX20140729
Meltfactor blog: Is the climate dragon awakening?:
http://www.meltfactor.org/blog/?p=1329
[science, Arctic, methane]
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow:
ABC News: Californians Are Now Shaming Their Water-Wasting Neighbors on Social Media:
http://abcn.ws/Xaq4LM
[drought]
RT Forecast The Facts @ForecastFacts:
National Review just name-called @neiltyson? Time to thank him for educating us on climate:
http://bit.ly/teamndt http://pic.twitter.com/diYPuTEYe5
[science, denial, Neil DeGrasse Tyson]
RT Al Gore @algore:
This fall I’ll be in Brazil training a new group of @ClimateReality Leaders. Apply today:
http://bit.ly/1yYTs5c
RT Denise Robbins @deeRobbs:
Climate change is an economic problem, as media outlets like @nbc are starting to understand:
http://mm4a.org/WLKUkO http://pic.twitter.com/gNad2B9nwd
[journalism]
RT IPCC @IPCC_CH:
UK House of Commons energy & climate change committee: IPCC processes and conclusions robust:
http://bit.ly/WL85LW
[science]
RT Phil Plait @BadAstronomer:
The dominant species on Earth blasts huge amounts of pollution into the air. What could possibly go wrong?:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/07/28/the_great_oxygenation_event_the_earth_s_first_mass_extinction.html
[science, paleoclimatology]
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Climate tweets for 18 June 2014
RT David Spratt @djspratt:
.@ElonMusk Takes on Climate Change with Big Bets on Solar, Battery Tech: @mashable:
http://mashable.com/2014/06/17/elon-musk-solarcity-batteries/#:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfb3NhYmV0c3h1aWdoc2dnNCJ9
[energy]
RT JPascal van Ypersele @JPvanYpersele:
Al Gore: The most important [policy tool] has long been identified: ...a price on carbon ... MT @cwhope
http://ow.ly/ybfDm
MT @ClimateNow: Record California Fire Season Drives Climate Change Into News:
http://bit.ly/1piBUNP
[wildfire, drought, journalism]
Koch-Funded Group Targets Kansas Republicans Who Supported Clean Energy:
http://thkpr.gs/1lvKwkf
[denial, renewable energy, wind energy, wind power]
.@ElizKolbert's "The Sixth Extinction": @hottopicnz
http://hot-topic.co.nz/the-sixth-extinction/
Why ignoring climate change is no longer a viable political strategy for conservatives (Bloomberg) … MT @NobleIdeas
How insurance industry sees climate change: @latimes
[risk]
Meltdown: Greenland ice melt dramatically exceeds 1981-2010 avg:
[sea level, glaciers, science]
How Do People Not Believe in Climate Change, and How Can I Become One of Them?: @VICE
[denial]
Hottest Spring On Record Globally, Reports Japan Meteorological Agency:
[science]
Drought in Syria: a Major Cause of Civil War?: @WUnderground
[water, food, farming, agriculture]
RT ~sk @da3frog:
Al Gore essay in Rolling Stone, June18, 2014: "The Turning Point: New Hope for the #Climate"
.@ElonMusk Takes on Climate Change with Big Bets on Solar, Battery Tech: @mashable:
http://mashable.com/2014/06/17/elon-musk-solarcity-batteries/#:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfb3NhYmV0c3h1aWdoc2dnNCJ9
[energy]
RT JPascal van Ypersele @JPvanYpersele:
Al Gore: The most important [policy tool] has long been identified: ...a price on carbon ... MT @cwhope
http://ow.ly/ybfDm
MT @ClimateNow: Record California Fire Season Drives Climate Change Into News:
http://bit.ly/1piBUNP
[wildfire, drought, journalism]
Koch-Funded Group Targets Kansas Republicans Who Supported Clean Energy:
http://thkpr.gs/1lvKwkf
[denial, renewable energy, wind energy, wind power]
.@ElizKolbert's "The Sixth Extinction": @hottopicnz
http://hot-topic.co.nz/the-sixth-extinction/
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Climate tweets for 13 May 2014
Texas Wildfire Destroys 100 Homes, Forces 100s Of Evacuations:
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/05/12/3436636/texas-wildfire/
[fire]
Alabama Avoids Preparing for Rising Seas Menacing Mobile:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-12/alabama-avoids-preparing-for-rising-seas-menacing-mobile.html
[denial, flooding]
Court Slaps Down Right-Wing Attack On Colorado Clean Energy Std:
http://thkpr.gs/1ooT50X
[renewable energy, denial]
97% - A Statistically Representative Debate On Global Warming: @skepticscience
http://www.skepticalscience.com/97-per-cent-A-Statistically-Representative-Debate-On-Global-Warming.html
[science, denial, journalism, John Oliver]
Oops Dept: Rubio Can’t Name Single Source Behind His Climate Denialism: @climateprogress
http://thkpr.gs/1liU78G
Trump moves 2 save Doonbeg golf course 'from ravages of [yes!] #globalwarming':
http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/trump-moves-to-save-doonbeg-course-268226.html
[flooding, denial]
RT Sierra Club @sierraclub:
Excellent & hilarious Sen. @marcorubio climate denial cartoon from @chanlowe of @SunSentinel:
http://pic.twitter.com/P9xihrKJrA
[Marco Rubio]
RT Dana Nuccitelli @dana1981:
Al Gore Explains The Real Motivation Behind Republicans' Climate Change Denial
http://huff.to/1jUzsdX
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/05/12/3436636/texas-wildfire/
[fire]
Alabama Avoids Preparing for Rising Seas Menacing Mobile:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-12/alabama-avoids-preparing-for-rising-seas-menacing-mobile.html
[denial, flooding]
Court Slaps Down Right-Wing Attack On Colorado Clean Energy Std:
http://thkpr.gs/1ooT50X
[renewable energy, denial]
97% - A Statistically Representative Debate On Global Warming: @skepticscience
http://www.skepticalscience.com/97-per-cent-A-Statistically-Representative-Debate-On-Global-Warming.html
[science, denial, journalism, John Oliver]
Oops Dept: Rubio Can’t Name Single Source Behind His Climate Denialism: @climateprogress
http://thkpr.gs/1liU78G
Trump moves 2 save Doonbeg golf course 'from ravages of [yes!] #globalwarming':
http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/trump-moves-to-save-doonbeg-course-268226.html
[flooding, denial]
RT Sierra Club @sierraclub:
Excellent & hilarious Sen. @marcorubio climate denial cartoon from @chanlowe of @SunSentinel:
http://pic.twitter.com/P9xihrKJrA
[Marco Rubio]
RT Dana Nuccitelli @dana1981:
Al Gore Explains The Real Motivation Behind Republicans' Climate Change Denial
http://huff.to/1jUzsdX
Friday, March 14, 2014
Climate tweets for 13 March 2014
Must-Read: By the Way, Your Home Is on Fire: The Climate of Change and the Dangers of Stasis http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/22400-by-the-way-your-home-is-on-fire-the-climate-of-change-and-the-dangers-of-stasis
Going, Going ... New Mexico Snow | Open Mind
http://tamino.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/new-mexico-snow/
[drought, water]
How Dry Will It Get? New Climate Change Predictions: @LiveScience http://www.livescience.com/44065-climate-change-means-less-rainfall.html
[drought, flood, science]
.@AlGore speaks on drastic climate change at talk in S. Africa: @mailandguardian http://mg.co.za/article/2014-03-13-climate-change-making-everything-more-extreme
Scientists fear 4degC rise possible: @RNZ_news http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/238670/scientists-fear-4degc-rise-possible
[science]
California drought to drive up food prices in long term: @mercnews http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_25322583/farm-fork-california-drought-drive-up-food-prices
[agriculture, farming, water]
Sea Level Rise Predictions Have Little Effect On Florida Real Estate: @KUOW http://kuow.org/post/sea-level-rise-predictions-have-little-effect-florida-real-estate
[flood]
RT Kate Sheppard @kate_sheppard: Hansen: "We're screwing our children, grandchildren, all future generations if we think we can use those unconventional fossil fuels."
RT Climate Reality @ClimateReality: Nobel nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier: Arctic is the air conditioning of the world & the air conditioning is breaking http://bit.ly/1frpEls
Going, Going ... New Mexico Snow | Open Mind
http://tamino.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/new-mexico-snow/
[drought, water]
How Dry Will It Get? New Climate Change Predictions: @LiveScience http://www.livescience.com/44065-climate-change-means-less-rainfall.html
[drought, flood, science]
.@AlGore speaks on drastic climate change at talk in S. Africa: @mailandguardian http://mg.co.za/article/2014-03-13-climate-change-making-everything-more-extreme
Scientists fear 4degC rise possible: @RNZ_news http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/238670/scientists-fear-4degc-rise-possible
[science]
California drought to drive up food prices in long term: @mercnews http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_25322583/farm-fork-california-drought-drive-up-food-prices
[agriculture, farming, water]
Sea Level Rise Predictions Have Little Effect On Florida Real Estate: @KUOW http://kuow.org/post/sea-level-rise-predictions-have-little-effect-florida-real-estate
[flood]
RT Kate Sheppard @kate_sheppard: Hansen: "We're screwing our children, grandchildren, all future generations if we think we can use those unconventional fossil fuels."
RT Climate Reality @ClimateReality: Nobel nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier: Arctic is the air conditioning of the world & the air conditioning is breaking http://bit.ly/1frpEls
Friday, March 7, 2014
Climate tweets for 6 March 2014
Global warming warning after NZ flooding: http://www.3news.co.nz/Global-warming-warning-after-ChCh-floods/tabid/423/articleID/334865/Default.aspx
‘Unusual’ rainfall causes major flooding in Kruger National Park: @BDliveSA http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/2014/03/06/unusual-rainfall-causes-major-flooding-in-kruger-national-park
RT Al Gore @algore: 2013 was a record-breaking year for solar energy in the U.S.: http://ow.ly/ujq4V
RT Miro Collas @MiroCollas: The Antarctic Half of the Global Thermohaline Circulation is Collapsing: http://bit.ly/1nfA0Ly
Climate change suspected of role in MN moose population crash: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/us/minnesota-mystery-whats-killing-the-moose.html?_r=0
U.S. Trade Deals From 1990's Set Up China as Pollution Haven: @InsideClimate http://shar.es/R3s3J
Why Chipotle’s Warnings About Guacamole and Climate Change Are Not ‘Routine’: @climateprogress http://thkpr.gs/1g0Oz3F
How Money Changes Climate Debate: @sciam http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-money-changes-climate-debate/
Extreme weather 'silver lining' for climate action: Christiana Figueres: @guardian http://gu.com/p/3na5y/tw
RT Greg Laden @gregladen: Lord Lawson climate sceptic thinktank's report rebuked by scientists | Graham Readfearn http://gu.com/p/3nany/tw via @guardian
‘Unusual’ rainfall causes major flooding in Kruger National Park: @BDliveSA http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/2014/03/06/unusual-rainfall-causes-major-flooding-in-kruger-national-park
RT Al Gore @algore: 2013 was a record-breaking year for solar energy in the U.S.: http://ow.ly/ujq4V
RT Miro Collas @MiroCollas: The Antarctic Half of the Global Thermohaline Circulation is Collapsing: http://bit.ly/1nfA0Ly
Climate change suspected of role in MN moose population crash: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/us/minnesota-mystery-whats-killing-the-moose.html?_r=0
U.S. Trade Deals From 1990's Set Up China as Pollution Haven: @InsideClimate http://shar.es/R3s3J
Why Chipotle’s Warnings About Guacamole and Climate Change Are Not ‘Routine’: @climateprogress http://thkpr.gs/1g0Oz3F
How Money Changes Climate Debate: @sciam http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-money-changes-climate-debate/
Extreme weather 'silver lining' for climate action: Christiana Figueres: @guardian http://gu.com/p/3na5y/tw
RT Greg Laden @gregladen: Lord Lawson climate sceptic thinktank's report rebuked by scientists | Graham Readfearn http://gu.com/p/3nany/tw via @guardian
Monday, February 24, 2014
Climate tweets for 23 February 2014
Saving trees in time of drought: @sacbee http://sacb.ee/1hE0mrP
RT Marshall Shepherd @DrShepherd2013: Nice comprehensive discussion of so-called warming "pause" by a former @nasa colleague I trust.
http://www.wunderground.com/blog/RickyRood/the-whole-silly-warming-pause-warming-hiatus-thing
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow: The Economist: Humans are damaging the high seas. Now the oceans are doing harm back http://econ.st/1jrQLll
Wildlife casualties of U.K. floods grow amid fears over 'polluted' wetlands: @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/23/wildlife-uk-floods-species-habitats-lost
Drought Could Drain More Than Brazil's Coffee Crop: @WVPublic http://wvpublic.org/post/drought-could-drain-more-brazils-coffee-crop
Al Gore brings climate change message to Kansas City: @kcstar http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/22/4843012/al-gore-brings-climate-change.html
Former energy sec Chu: climate change like lung cancer for our grandchildren: http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140221/NEWS/140229919
RT Ana Elisa Fuentes @anaelisafoto: Al Gore on the impact of lobbies, special interests on the legislative process #ALEC http://pic.twitter.com/O1MAAJKl9Q RT @ken_homer
Climate change, circular economy take centre stage at Davos: @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/climate-change-circular-economy-davos
CVS gave up tobacco – could fossil fuels be next?: @guardian http://gu.com/p/3nxev/tw
RT Scott A Mandia @AGW_Prof: @BarackObama Whore-calling Krauthammer or Science, Military, Health, and Insurance experts? Who are YOU listening to? http://bit.ly/1gqYSvz
RT Marshall Shepherd @DrShepherd2013: Nice comprehensive discussion of so-called warming "pause" by a former @nasa colleague I trust.
http://www.wunderground.com/blog/RickyRood/the-whole-silly-warming-pause-warming-hiatus-thing
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow: The Economist: Humans are damaging the high seas. Now the oceans are doing harm back http://econ.st/1jrQLll
Wildlife casualties of U.K. floods grow amid fears over 'polluted' wetlands: @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/23/wildlife-uk-floods-species-habitats-lost
Drought Could Drain More Than Brazil's Coffee Crop: @WVPublic http://wvpublic.org/post/drought-could-drain-more-brazils-coffee-crop
Al Gore brings climate change message to Kansas City: @kcstar http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/22/4843012/al-gore-brings-climate-change.html
Former energy sec Chu: climate change like lung cancer for our grandchildren: http://www.oakridger.com/article/20140221/NEWS/140229919
RT Ana Elisa Fuentes @anaelisafoto: Al Gore on the impact of lobbies, special interests on the legislative process #ALEC http://pic.twitter.com/O1MAAJKl9Q RT @ken_homer
Climate change, circular economy take centre stage at Davos: @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/climate-change-circular-economy-davos
CVS gave up tobacco – could fossil fuels be next?: @guardian http://gu.com/p/3nxev/tw
RT Scott A Mandia @AGW_Prof: @BarackObama Whore-calling Krauthammer or Science, Military, Health, and Insurance experts? Who are YOU listening to? http://bit.ly/1gqYSvz
Monday, January 27, 2014
Climate tweets for 26 January 2014
Climate Matters: Weather Systems Stalling: @gregladen http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2014/01/25/climate-matters-weather-systems-stalling/
Kochs' attempt to hijack U.S. political system rolls on: @nytimes editorial http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/opinion/sunday/the-koch-party.html
.@latimes Editorial: California's drought actually 1 of 3: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-new-drought-20140126,0,7229717.story#axzz2rVg88Ifb
At Davos, business begins counting co$t of climate change: @dw_english http://www.dw.de/cost-of-climate-change-high-on-davos-agenda/a-17385764
Stunning Before-After Photos of California's Lakes Depleted by Extreme Drought: http://www.weather.com/news/stunning-photos-californias-lakes-depleted-extreme-drought-20140123
RT Candace Grant @jrzgrlz: Unusual Winter Wildfires in Northwest Oregon: http://www.weather.com/news/oregon-wildfire-winter-january-20140125?hootPostID=ae07f7b2f09f8da66e8520dbb103ba45
Fissures in GOP as Some Conservatives Embrace Renewable Energy: @NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/us/politics/fissures-in-gop-as-some-conservatives-embrace-renewable-energy.html
.@AlGore: 'extreme weather has made people wake up to climate change': @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jan/24/climate-change-al-gore-davos-haiyan-sandy
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow: Sensitivity of carbon cycle to tropical temperature variations has doubled http://bit.ly/19W1CTA
RT Michael E. Mann @MichaelEMann: Nice op-ed by Tim White in @FayObserver "Science is not our enemy...Science isn't Democrat or Republican" http://fb.me/2T15CsjLU
Palm Beach County considers climate-change measures http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-climate-change-rules-palm-20140125,0,7382645.story
Kochs' attempt to hijack U.S. political system rolls on: @nytimes editorial http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/opinion/sunday/the-koch-party.html
.@latimes Editorial: California's drought actually 1 of 3: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-new-drought-20140126,0,7229717.story#axzz2rVg88Ifb
At Davos, business begins counting co$t of climate change: @dw_english http://www.dw.de/cost-of-climate-change-high-on-davos-agenda/a-17385764
Stunning Before-After Photos of California's Lakes Depleted by Extreme Drought: http://www.weather.com/news/stunning-photos-californias-lakes-depleted-extreme-drought-20140123
RT Candace Grant @jrzgrlz: Unusual Winter Wildfires in Northwest Oregon: http://www.weather.com/news/oregon-wildfire-winter-january-20140125?hootPostID=ae07f7b2f09f8da66e8520dbb103ba45
Fissures in GOP as Some Conservatives Embrace Renewable Energy: @NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/us/politics/fissures-in-gop-as-some-conservatives-embrace-renewable-energy.html
.@AlGore: 'extreme weather has made people wake up to climate change': @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jan/24/climate-change-al-gore-davos-haiyan-sandy
RT ClimateNow @ClimateNow: Sensitivity of carbon cycle to tropical temperature variations has doubled http://bit.ly/19W1CTA
RT Michael E. Mann @MichaelEMann: Nice op-ed by Tim White in @FayObserver "Science is not our enemy...Science isn't Democrat or Republican" http://fb.me/2T15CsjLU
Palm Beach County considers climate-change measures http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-climate-change-rules-palm-20140125,0,7382645.story
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Thanks, Al
The post I should have written for Thanksgiving:
I'm thankful, of course, for everyone who is active in trying to persuade recalcitrant and boneheaded governments around the world (including our own in Washington, D.C.) to get serious about slashing global warming pollution. Bless you all, thank you all, and more power to your efforts, whatever (nonviolent) form they may take. But I'd like to extend a special note of thanks to our former Vice President, Al Gore.
When you look across the spectrum of U.S. politicians on this issue, it's a pretty sorry sight. Vice President Gore has done more--far more--than any other American political leader to draw our attention to this urgent global problem, and he has done it consistently, month after month, year after year. Take a look on Twitter for @algore and you will find him today, still pushing out information about climate science and its implications. In return, he has been belittled, defamed, mocked, and smeared. The lackeys of the fossil fuels industry have talked about "making Al Gore angry" as if it were a serious policy objective, rather than juvenile taunting unworthy of anyone's serious attention. Shame on them and those who pay them.
And thanks, Al. Thanks for not being either bought off by the fossil fuels industries, like so many others, or cowed by their Tea Party dupes. Thanks for continuing to tell us the inconvenient truth about the serious global danger we are courting with our current energy policy and what we need to do to avert it. We are all in your debt.
I'm thankful, of course, for everyone who is active in trying to persuade recalcitrant and boneheaded governments around the world (including our own in Washington, D.C.) to get serious about slashing global warming pollution. Bless you all, thank you all, and more power to your efforts, whatever (nonviolent) form they may take. But I'd like to extend a special note of thanks to our former Vice President, Al Gore.
When you look across the spectrum of U.S. politicians on this issue, it's a pretty sorry sight. Vice President Gore has done more--far more--than any other American political leader to draw our attention to this urgent global problem, and he has done it consistently, month after month, year after year. Take a look on Twitter for @algore and you will find him today, still pushing out information about climate science and its implications. In return, he has been belittled, defamed, mocked, and smeared. The lackeys of the fossil fuels industry have talked about "making Al Gore angry" as if it were a serious policy objective, rather than juvenile taunting unworthy of anyone's serious attention. Shame on them and those who pay them.
And thanks, Al. Thanks for not being either bought off by the fossil fuels industries, like so many others, or cowed by their Tea Party dupes. Thanks for continuing to tell us the inconvenient truth about the serious global danger we are courting with our current energy policy and what we need to do to avert it. We are all in your debt.
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