Georges Benjamin: If we want to rebuild public health stronger, out planet can no longer be sidelined
The COVID-19 pandemic brought our public health infrastructure to its knees. As we enter a slow period of recovery, now…
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Commentary: ‘When Texas freezes over’; Arctic conditions in U.S. show climate change is here
By Vasudha Deshpande and Mark Reynolds Citizens’ Climate Lobby Sometimes it seems like certain politicians won’t support climate action until…
Teresa Werner: Fixing the hidden costs of climate change; every person wants a healthy environment
Our taxes cover disaster relief, our insurance and premiums reflect what the insurers must pay for natural disasters, and we…
Commentary: With support, Kentucky’s farmers can deliver climate solutions
By Mark Reynolds and Vasudha Deshpande Citizens’ Climate Lobby In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty was everywhere….
Commentary: Cash payments give Americans crucial economic support; it can combat climate change too
By Mark Reynolds and Vasudha Deshpande Citizens’ Climate Lobby COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health crisis, but as…
Scripps Howard Awards names finalists; winners coming March 3, to be presented in Cinci on April 16
The Rural Blog Climate change, investigative journalism and newsroom collaborations were frequent themes in the 2019 Scripps Howard Awards finalists…
Bill Straub: Mocking Indiana Jones isn’t appropriate response to the real problem of climate change
The United Kingdom’s Met Office, which serves as that nation’s weather service, recently determined that the world’s oceans have warmed…
Atlas Obscura: This Tweeting Tree (a northern red oak) is a vocal (and nice) witness to climate change
By Jessica Leigh Hester Atlas Obscura If you’ve been sweaty miserable, resenting summer and aching for a cool breeze, you’re…
FOBB hosts book reading discussion about understanding climate change at Scheben Library
By Patricia Fox Rain has been a dominant feature in the Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area during the spring and early…
Blaming the cow — farts or belches — is a diversion from serious discussion about climate change
The Rural Blog Fact-checking the role of cow farts in climate change: The Green New Deal has generated a surprising…
Earth Day is celebrating its 49th year with the theme ‘Protect Our Species’ — and everyone has work to do
Staff report The first Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, activating 20 million Americans from all walks of life and…
Teresa Werner: Northern Kentucky climate advocates applaud bill to price carbon
The Northern Kentucky Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act…
Bill Straub: When you don’t know anything, it is probably best to shut up and listen to those who do
Permit me to borrow a phrase that has been used consistently by Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell and any…
Climate Change: A look at the latest National Climate Assessment report — and a heads up
Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change…
Teresa Werner: Giving the Commonwealth a seat at table on issue of climate change and fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap heat and without them, Earth would…
Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit focuses on building resilient region; Dayton schools honored
Is the Greater Cincinnati region prepared to respond to a changing climate? How are other cities making sure they are…
Teresa Werner: Climate change is the elephant in the room; must be part of nation’s security strategy
The recent release of the unclassified summary version of America’s National Defense Strategy makes no mention of climate change. This…
Bill Straub: EPA chief Pruitt playing games with nation’s health, safety to gain energy industry favor
WASHINGTON – Scott Pruitt, the Kentuckian in charge of what little is left of the Environmental Protection Agency since the…
Gayle Pille: Our Planet Earth has seen many mass extinctions — and climate change may signal another
Extinction is nothing new to Planet Earth. At 4.5 billion years old, the planet has endured many periods of extinctions….
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