The Climate Minute

Breakthrough in China-The Climate Minute Podcast

The US and China set targets for carbon emissions. This is a big deal, since it boosts the international negotiations already in progress, put political pressure on other nations and undercuts the arguments against US action.

See the links at http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/breakthrough-in-china-the-climate-minute-podcast/

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Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.

Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

Someday we will all be (fossil) free-The Climate Notes Podcast

The arc of the moral universe may be long, but it will bend towards climate justice--recent developments in American politics notwithstanding.

Severe, Widespread, and Irreversible: The Climate Minute Podcast

In a big news week, we focus on the latest IPCC report and the outcome of last Tuesday's elections.

The executive summary of the IPCC Synthesis Report:
http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar5/syr/SYR_AR5_SPM.pdf

Some Commentary on the report
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/11/10-things-you-need-know-new-ipcc-climate-report

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/11/04/3587527/ipcc-irreversible-impacts/

WIll the new Massachusetts Governor take action on climate? Maybe.
http://theconversation.com/republican-charlie-bakers-win-in-liberal-massachusetts-offers-path-forward-on-climate-change-33779

Perhaps there is less hope in the US Senate.
http://grist.org/politics/the-new-gop-senate-is-already-gearing-up-to-cause-climate-mayhem/

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

Comedy and Tragedy-The Climate Notes Podcast

Bill Maher is a great comedian, but he needs to apologize for his remarks about Islam and use his talents to attack the real religious extremists in our midst--the sadistic shills for the fossil-fuel industry.

See also:

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/maher-and-rula-jebreal-throw-down-over-his-berkeley-speech-and-radical-islam/

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/31/us/politics/pr-executives-western-energy-alliance-speech-taped.html

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/31/3587081/oil-industry-reaction-to-berman-speech-fracking/

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/meet-rick-berman-aka-dr-evil/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/07/rachel-maddow-confronts-n_n_312334.html

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/avy6xw/democalypse-2014---south-by-south-mess--ad-of-brothers

Bottled up outrage? The Climate Minute Podcast

We discuss the expanded bottle bill (Yes On 2) and NPR's decision to cut back on climate coverage.

Find the details here:
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/bottled-up-outrage-the-climate-minute-podcast/

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Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.

Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

National Pathetic Radio-The Climate Notes Podcast

NPR has decided to throw in the towel on comprehensive climate coverage. Could NPR's backtracking have something to do with fracking?
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See also:
http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20141024/npr-reduces-its-environment-team-one-reporter
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/10/24/3584246/npr-guts-climate-team/
http://www.fair.org/blog/2012/10/25/npr-could-use-some-energy-independence-of-its-own/
http://anga.us/
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/national-pathetic-radio-the-climate-notes-podcast/

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What is Courage in a Warming World? The Climate Minute Podcast

This week, we remember Rick Piltz, who passed away this week. His courage in opposing the suppression of climate knowledge during the Bush Administration leads us to consider what it means to be courageous in the face of climate change. Is such courage for great men only, or do we all need courage?

Find the details here:
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/what-is-courage-in-a-warming-world-the-climate-minute-podcast/

Check out the links at our blog, http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com or our Facebook page facbook.com/massclimateaction.

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.

Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

Ballot Questions for All: The Climate Hawk's Companion Podcast

In this episode, we evaluate November’s ballot questions from a Climate Hawk’s perspective, and draw lessons applicable across the country. We talk with commentator D.R. Tucker and Citizens Climate Lobby’s Gary Rucinski about both the Bottle Bill (Question 2) and the Gas Tax (Question 1.)  Then we talk with Chris Manns, who is leading the fight in Metro-West Massachusetts for the “Vote Yes For Democracy” question that reverses the Citizens United decision.

Find the details here:
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/ballot-questions-for-all-the-climate-hawks-companion-podcast/

Check out the links at our blog, http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com or our Facebook page facbook.com/massclimateaction.

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.

Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

A Hero in Our Time- The Climate Notes Podcast

D.R. Tucker speaks about the courageous Rick Piltz, who passed away recently.

You can read more on DR's blog at http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2014_10/the_face_of_courage052536.php

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Threat Multiplication: The Climate Minute Podcast

Here are some links to the DOD report on climate and our military, Exxon's anti-divestment blog calling the movement out-of-touch, the original of Paul Krugman's article,  with a reply by Dave Roberts at GRIST and a link to the Post-Carbon Institute website.

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre

Check out the links at our blog, http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com or our Facebook page facbook.com/massclimateaction.

Thanks for listening!

Ted McIntyre