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Climate conspiracy theorist returns to NC legislature, warns of threat from science elite
This guest post, by Sue Sturgis, originally appeared on the Institute for Southern Studies' Facing South blog on Thursday, February 7, 2013 and is re-posted here with permission. It was a busy…
Frank Talk: Pope Francis Calls for "Courageous Actions" on Poverty, Environment
This post is part of the “Prelude to Paris” series highlighting updates and analysis on international climate negotiations in the lead up to the United Nations climate change conference – the 21st…
This Sunday and Monday, Show Your Support for "the Climate Kids"
On this upcoming Sunday and Monday, October 28-29, there will be rallies all over the Southeast to support the twenty-one youth plaintiffs suing the federal government in order to create a national…
Guest Blog: Everyday Climate Vulnerability in Places like Memphis
This is a guest blog written by Shelley Poticha with NRDC. To read the original post, click here. Big storms like Harvey in Houston and Katrina in New Orleans garner weeks of…
The Copenhagen Diagnosis
Updated Science Report Provides Window Into Key Climate Trends As the world prepares for the next round of international climate talks in Copenhagen, a new study has been released on the recent…
Knoxville Community Organizations Ask the City to “Show Some Love” for Clean Energy in Annual Budget
In August of 2019, the City of Knoxville passed city and community-wide carbon reduction goals. Last week, local groups gathered the day before the City's annual budget retreat, to urge leaders to…
Knoxville Climate Council Holds Recap Meeting
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. On Wednesday, January 20th, the Knoxville Mayor’s Climate Council convened for a recap…
Thank You, Senator Alexander, For Key Climate Vote
Last week, Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander stood for sound climate and foreign policy as he voted to uphold funding for international climate change dialogue. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 16-14 last week…