We have another twofer for the week's Fool-on-the-Hill. They are bi-partisan fools who, like many here on Beacon Hill, think they can pass off wood biomass as "clean renewable" energy. Here's the drill from the TV machine: "Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday they said would allow the use of biomass from certain federal lands needing ecological restoration in the making of renewable fuels to promote healthier forests, more carbon sequestration, cleaner transportation fuels and strong protections for old-growth forests." [insert hysterical laughter here]
On to His Malignancy The Mad King who apparently is on to something we thought went out with Darth Cheney and that tired old "Tea Party". Remember Freedom Fries in the Congressional dinning hall? Now we have "Freedom Gas". It seems His Malignancy's Secretary of Energy, the slow-on-the-uptake Rick Perry, the next critical export from the U.S. is made from “molecules of U.S. Freedom.” We guess they're referring to their freedom to destroy the climate and the lives of future generations? O right, and their perceived freedom to "Harden [their] Attack on Climate Science"? According to the New York Times: "..parts of the federal government will no longer fulfill what scientists
say is one of the most urgent jobs of climate science studies: reporting
on the future effects of a rapidly warming planet and presenting a
picture of what the earth could look like by the end of the century if
the global economy continues to emit heat-trapping carbon dioxide
pollution from burning fossil fuels." Sadly, it's not just the present occupants in the White House muzzling scientists, it's also the policy here in the Commonwealth at the Governor's Mansion! Here's a headline that says it all, we'll even use The Mad King's chosen surname: "Impeachment Will Succeed If It Demonstrates Very PubliclyThat Trump Is a Tyrant Unfit for Office and GOP Lawmakers Are His Enablers".
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Did we mention It's the Climate Crisis, Stupid!? Even if we did we are happy to report "As Millions March to Demand Climate Action, Research Reveals Protests Make People More Optimistic About Effecting Change". Experts agree dear listeners, let's get out in the streets, say with the Extinction Rebellion! Did you get the recent memo yet on the Climate Crisis? We hit CO2 levels at 415ppm. Grist tells us: "leaked internal documents from Exxon Mobil reveal that the oil and gas
giant has seen this emissions landmark coming since 1982". Funny, we don't recall those corporados saying anything about THAT?
Time for The Enviro Show Quote of the Week:
“Change or be changed, right? And what we mean by that is
that climate change, if we don't change course, if we don't change our
political and economic system, is going to change everything about our physical
world.”
- Naomi Klein
After our talk with Peter and John we take you to our Bus Stop Billboard:
Friday June 14, 4 to 8pm. Personal Change Through Climate Change. An evening of presentations and discussion on personal impacts of climate change and motivations for environmental activism, with host and moderator Kathy Campbell of the Amherst League of Women Voters. Tabling by local environmental groups, green energy providers and agencies. Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut St Ste 1, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/427015168091979/
Saturday June 15, 2pm. Impeachment Day of Action! Donald The Mad King's abuses of our communities and country demand action from Congress, which has the responsibility and authority to hold Trump accountable. It's time for the House to begin impeachment so we can have the full, public inquiry that we deserve. Go to: https://act.moveon.org/event/impeachment-day-of-action-events/124925/attend/
Saturday, June 15, 7pm. Screening & Panel for "Power Struggle". 118 Elliot,118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, VT. Power Struggle is a feature-length documentary chronicling a successful grassroots citizens’ effort to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor in Vermont, directed by long-time Pioneer Valley filmmaker Robbie Leppzer. A timely, inspiring story of democracy in action; about whether citizens’ voices will be heard against big moneyed interests, and what people are doing locally right now to make a difference for a sustainable energy future.
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 – 8:30pm. Passion for the Planet performance. “A Passion for the Planet,” is a major work for chorus, children's chorus, soloists and chamber orchestra by noted local composer Geoffrey Hudson. This powerful and moving composition draws its texts from religion, poetry, science and philosophy to express the emotions inspired by climate change. Under the baton of Tony Thornton, Illuminati Vocal Arts will be joined by singers from other local choirs and the Young People’s Chorus, and even by the audience, which will be invited to join in singing the final chorale. These collaborations are intended to mirror our common love for the earth and our concern for preserving the life it supports. Smith Sage HallSmith College, Music Department, Sage Hall 144 Green Street Northampton, MA. Go to: http://illuminatiensemble.org/
Thursday June 20, 5 to 9pm. Greening Greenfield and Friends of Reusable Bags (formerly Rights of Nature) are having a benefit at the People's Pint on Federal St. in Greenfield, MA
Monday June 24, 7 to 9pm. Climate action Now! MA monthly meeting. First Churches, 129 Main St. (enter side door), Northampton, MA. Go to: http://climateactionnowma.org/
We are heading out now. Please remember to listen to your Mother, OK?
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