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Dot Earth Blog: Two Climate Analysts Weigh the Notion of a ‘Good’ Path in the Anthropocene

by Myrna Posted on June 22, 2014

Two climate scientists explore the idea of a “good” path in the age of man, the Anthropocene. Continued here:  Dot Earth Blog: Two Climate Analysts Weigh the Notion of a ‘Good’ Path in the Anthropocene ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: A Darker View of the Age of Us – the AnthropoceneA Darker View of the Age of Us – the AnthropoceneOpinion: Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recession ;

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Two Climate Analysts Weigh the Notion of a ‘Good’ Path in the Anthropocene

by Myrna Posted on June 22, 2014

Two climate scientists explore the idea of a “good” path in the age of man, the Anthropocene. See the original article here:  Two Climate Analysts Weigh the Notion of a ‘Good’ Path in the Anthropocene ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: A Darker View of the Age of Us – the AnthropoceneA Darker View of the Age of Us – the AnthropoceneRoundup: Can New E.P.A. CO2 Rules Have a Climate Impact? ;

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Two Climate Analysts Weigh the Notion of a ‘Good’ Path in the Anthropocene

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Should Democrats Boycott the Benghazi Committee?

by ElveraTaber Posted on May 6, 2014

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Nancy Pelosi wants John Boehner’s select committee on Benghazi to have equal representation from Democrats and Republicans:

“If this review is to be fair, it must be truly bipartisan,” Pelosi said in a Tuesday morning statement. “The panel should be equally divided between Democrats and Republicans as is done on the House Ethics Committee. It should require that witnesses are called and interviewed, subpoenas are issued, and information is shared on a bipartisan basis. Only then could it be fair.”

….House Democrats have not yet committed to appointing members to the committee. Her call for the committee to be evenly split could set the stage for boycotting the panel if Republicans rebuff her suggestion.

Good luck with that. I’d say the appointment of Trey Gowdy—a tea party attack dog with a grand total of 40 months of seniority—to lead the committee is a pretty good indication of just how bipartisan Boehner wants this thing to be. In short, not even the teensiest, tiniest little bit bipartisan. This is going to be a made-for-Fox extravaganza, and that’s that.

So should Democrats just boycott the committee and let Republicans howl into the wilderness all by themselves? That’s a really hard question, isn’t it? My first instinct is to say yes: it’s obvious that Democrats will have no influence on the committee, and attending does little except provide it with a veneer of legitimacy.

On the other hand, it’s pretty easy to cherry-pick witnesses and testimony, and having someone there to cross-examine the Republicans’ pet conspiracy theorists might prevent more than a few bad news cycles. Then again, it might not. It’s not as if the reporters covering this stuff aren’t already well aware of the timelines of what really happened.

Decisions, decisions. I’m not sure that boycotting sets a good precedent, but if ever there was a committee that deserved it, this is the one. In the end, though, I’ll bet Democrats show up. Not only are they afraid of the possible damage from a committee run amok, but they’re probably loath to give up their chance for TV time. Brace yourselves.

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New Ad Hammers Gov. Andrew Cuomo For Abandoning His Pledge to Fight Corruption

by YoungLubfmlrnd Posted on April 11, 2014

Mother Jones

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When Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) signed his new $140 billion budget into law last week, he hailed it as a “grand slam.” For New York State’s ethics reformers and good government groups, however, the budget was an epic flop. And now one national pro-reform group is planning to hammer Cuomo on the airwaves for failing to make good on his pledge to overhaul the state’s cash-fueled, noxious brand of politics.

The new ad—paid for by the Public Campaign Action Fund, a non-profit funded by individuals, labor unions, and foundations—blasts Cuomo for signing a budget that doesn’t include a so-called fair elections system for all statewide races. (The budget instead features a pilot program that half-heartedly applies the fair elections model to only this year’s state comptroller race.) The ad also hits Cuomo for eliminating a commission—created by the governor just last year—devoted to rooting out corruption in state government. Public Campaign Action Fund has bought nearly $300,000 worth of airtime to run the ad, starting Saturday, for nine days in the Syracuse and Buffalo media markets.

The ad’s narrator says:

When Governor Cuomo introduced his ethics and reform plan, it was going to clean up Albany. But he let the rule limiting campaign contributions get cut. Then the commission that was supposed to investigate corruption in state government got cut. And the promise to reduce the influence of big money in all state races? All cut, except for one office. And now the governor says he’s proud of what’s been achieved? Gov. Cuomo, get back to work and deliver the reform you promised.

Reform groups had pressed especially hard this year for Cuomo and the New York State legislature to overhaul how state elections are funded by implementing so-called fair elections, a campaign funding system that rewards candidates who accept lots of small donations by matching those donations with public money. This type of system is already used in New York City, where it helped progressive Bill de Blasio become mayor.

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New Ad Hammers Gov. Andrew Cuomo For Abandoning His Pledge to Fight Corruption

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Will Mitch McConnell’s Campaign Manager Get Caught Up in a Bribery Investigation?

by ValenciAntonief Posted on April 2, 2014

Mother Jones

An intriguing catfight has been brewing on the right—and it could possibly affect the reelection campaign of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the Republican Senate leader. A former aide to Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has asked the Federal Elections Commission to investigate whether Ron Paul’s 2012 presidential campaign violated federal law by bribing an Iowa state senator to win his endorsement. The complaint letter, sent by ex-Bachmanner Peter Waldron, charges that senior members of Paul’s campaign—including Jesse Benton, who is now McConnell’s campaign manager—were party to the bribe or knew about it. The role of specific Ron Paul aides in the scheme is unclear, but a 2013 Iowa Senate Ethics Committee report cited by Waldron states that the Paul campaign exchanged money to purchase the endorsement.

The controversy concerns the curious actions of a prominent local politician during the 2012 Republican caucuses in the Hawkeye State. Then-GOP state Sen. Kent Sorenson was an influential figure in the social-conservative wing of the state Republican Party, and he had offered his support to Bachmann’s presidential effort early in the 2012 campaign. Sorenson and Bachmann were natural allies; both were crusaders against abortion and same-sex marriage. Sorenson served as co-chairman of Bachmann’s campaign in Iowa and was a frequent surrogate speaker for her. But less than a week before caucus day, Sorenson made a surprise appearance at a Ron Paul rally in Des Moines, where he shocked Iowa political observers by switching his endorsement to the libertarian candidate.

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Feelings, Facts, Food and Genetic Engineering – A Fresh Look

by Myrna Posted on February 26, 2014

A chef, a law professor, a scientist and two journalists discuss the role of genetic technology in our food system. Link –  Feelings, Facts, Food and Genetic Engineering – A Fresh Look ; ;Related ArticlesA Leading Analyst of Global Food Solutions Gets a Deserved HonorCan California Avoid a ‘Shock to Trance’ Approach to Water Policy?No, GMOs Won’t Harm Your Health ;

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A Closer Look at Harvard’s Choice on Fossil Fuels

by Myrna Posted on October 4, 2013

A look at the arguments for and against dumping university investments in companies hawking fossil fuels. View the original here: A Closer Look at Harvard’s Choice on Fossil Fuels ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at Harvard’s Choice on Fossil FuelsExploring the Challenges and Opportunities in the New Communication ClimateWhy More Climate Science Hasn’t Led to More Climate Policy – Yet ;

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A Closer Look at Harvard’s Choice on Fossil Fuels

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Dot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at ‘Nonhuman Personhood’ and Animal Welfare

by Myrna Posted on July 28, 2013

A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between ‘persons’ and other life. Visit link: Dot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at ‘Nonhuman Personhood’ and Animal Welfare Related Articles A Closer Look at ‘Nonhuman Personhood’ and Animal Welfare Texas Monthly: Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends Dot Earth Blog: Can Genetic Engineering Save the Orange, and Vice Versa?

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Dot Earth Blog: Bend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, Repeat

by Myrna Posted on May 10, 2013

A short guide to limiting big regrets on the human journey. View post:   Dot Earth Blog: Bend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, Repeat ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Fresh Analysis of the Pace of Warming and Sea-Level RiseBend, Stretch, Reach, Teach, Reveal, Reflect, Rejoice, RepeatDot Earth Blog: Exploring Environmental Issues and Communication With Students in Japan ;

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Big Social Costs Tallied in Regions With Scant Energy Access

by aleidasharrington Posted on March 8, 2013

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Big Social Costs Tallied in Regions With Scant Energy Access

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