Greetings Earthlings. Once again we head into the woods, this time with Andy Kerr card-carrying conservationist and Czar of The Larch Company and consultant on environmental and conservation issues. Andy's recent blog post is titled "Forests in the American East, Part 3: A Vision of the Return of Old-Growth Forests" which sounds exactly like what we've been talking about on this show........forever! [UPDATE: Interview HERE ] As always, we will also invite you to meet this week's Fool-on-the-Hill and those whose Brains Were Small, as well as a heads up that "It's the Climate Crisis, Stupid!" and more but first it's time for.......Revenge of the Critters! You may have heard Black Bears don't attack people? It depends.
This week's Fool-on-the-Hill is a two-fer. First is Rep. Keith Self, (Repug.-Texas,) a thoughts & prayer guy whose district includes Allen where the "Right Wing Death Squad" monster killed eight people with an AR-15 assault weapon. Texas! Rep. Self hopefully wasn't representing his district when he stated the people demanding gun control, rather than strictly offering thoughts and prayers, "don’t believe in an almighty God … who is absolutely in control of our lives." And speaking of fascists, MAGA Death Cult member Sen. Tommy Tuberville said recently, "We are losing in the military — so fast — our readiness in terms of recruitment, And why? I can tell you why. Because the Democrats are attacking our military, saying we need to get out the white extremists, the white nationalists, people that don’t believe in [President Biden's] agenda." Asked whether he believed white nationalists should be allowed in the military, Tuberville said: “They call them that. I call them Americans." Like we always say, fools rush in defense of fascism where wise folks fear to go.
Of course, both those fools probably think there's no climate emergency but guess what? "It's the Climate Crisis, Stupid!" Don't take our word for it though, how about findings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's April State of the Climate report, released Monday? "Seven different billion-dollar or more extreme weather events struck the U.S. during the first four months of 2023." And this from CNN: "Ocean surface heat is at record-breaking levels. Temperatures began climbing in mid-March and skyrocketed over the course of several weeks, leaving scientists scrambling to figure out exactly why." And finally this, "The World Meteorological Organization reports increased odds that El Niño, the global weather pattern often tied to intense heat, will arrive by fall." Want an extended growing season? Be careful what you wish for!
In The Enviro Show Echo Chamber we echo The Guardian on a report that "The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit Google,
citing concerns over the flood of misinformation, the possibility for
AI to upend the job market, and the “existential risk” posed by the
creation of a true digital intelligence." Sooo, if the Climate Crisis isn't enough to freak you out how about....killer robots?? Wait, can they be programmed to go after fascists? If any of this concerns you here's an Enviro Show Action Link. And speaking of links, The Endangered Species Act is 50 years old this year and our friends at the Center for Biological Diversity have an action linkfest to chose from HERE or you might want to Chalk this one up for the critters!
Interesting CNN was sounding the alarm on climate chaos on the same week they provided His Malignancy, the King of Chaos with a national platform to poison minds with obvious lies and distortions? CNN even allowed the MAGA Death Cult to pack the audience. We're thinking that operation might qualify for another "Their Brains Were Small & They Died" nomination? Your thoughts?
How about another Enviro Show Quote of the Week?
“To this boy of New England the May morning was like faint music in the woods again, some unspeakably exciting foregathering of events far in the deep shade of morning pines, all of it stirring there. He could hear it all faintly in the woods from far away, from across the fields and pastures, in the cool misty morning air, and he wanted to go there too.”
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Saturday May 27, 2pm. Rally to SHUT DOWN Firstlight’s Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station. The Connecticut River Defenders have been working hard for almost a year now to stop the relicensing of and to shut down FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station which is killing the river for the profit of a Canadian capital investment giant. To learn more about us go to our web site ctriverdefenders.org
Wednesday May 31, 10am. This briefing webinar is timed with the public release of the Wildlands in New England report at the end of May. During the webinar, authors will walk through the study, its key findings and recommendations, while highlighting examples of Wildlands throughout the region and their critical role in biodiversity, carbon storage, ecological resilience, and the overall health of the people and creatures that call New England home. The launch of this report is the starting line for a collective effort to advance Wildlands conservation whose success relies on the participation of many. Register HERE.
Wednesday, May 31, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Community Connections for Climate Action. Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420. 4:30 p.m. - film screening of Marion Stoddart:: The Work of 1000. 5-6 p.m. - Find Your Place to Help Resource Fair - an opportunity for people to learn about all the different groups in the region working on environmental and climate justice issues. 6-7 p.m. - A moderated conversation with Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first ever Climate Chief. Hoffer has focused on place-based climate initiatives such as those involving forests, farms, buildings, and communities.
Friday, June 2, 11am. Please join the Franklin County Moms at the Greenfield, MA Town Common as we recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend. We will gather to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. Don't forget to Wear Orange! Signs are welcome. Wear orange!
Saturday, June 3, 10am-12pm. Establishing Young Forest Habitat in the Ware River Watershed. Meets at: DCR DWSP Oakham Field Office, 578 Old Turnpike Rd Oakham.
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June 9, 9:30 to 11:30am. Gas Leaks Safari. National Grid is leaking gas into our community. There
are 181 known gas leaks in Arlington, MA. National Grid's gas leaks speed
up climate change and can harm public health. Town Hall is working on a
solution. The Town’s Gas Leaks Task Force will field test National
Grid’s claims about gas leak repairs and demonstrate that more action is
urgently needed. Join them on this Gas Leaks
Safari. Add to your iCalendar.
Friday, June 9, 3pm. End the Era of Fossil Fuels! Join activists in Boston, Massachusetts to tell Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency, Stop all Leasing and Drilling, and Stop all new fossil fuel projects! Look out for more information coming soon about this action! Contact HERE.
Wednesday June 14, 11am to 3pm. End-of-Life Options MA Coalition Lobby Day. MA State House, Nurses Hall., 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA. RSVP: Register here, and let Sara Elkins know which of the training dates leading up to the event you can attend. You can also write to her at: selkins@candcactionnetwork.org
Thursday & Friday June 15 and 16. Save the Dates and join us to welcome the Veterans for Peace Golden Rule peace boat to Plymouth, MA June 15 and 16! They come to join us in our efforts to halt Holtec's planned dump of radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. There will also be a welcome dinner on the 15th at 6:30 PM at Tavern on the Wharf for $50 pp. If you would like to attend, please go to www.saveourbayma.com to sign up.
Saturday June 17, 11am. Preserve October Mountain State Forest. The intersection of Washington Mtn. Road and West Branch Road, Washington. At October Mountain State Forest (here for map). At 16,500 acres, October Mountain is the largest state forest in Massachusetts. You'll find trails for any level of hiking experience, and you can also visit nearby Tanglewood, popular music venue and home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Should we be logging and managing this area? Or should it be protected like a National Park? For more information please contact: Susan Purser and Janet Sinclair - savemassforests@gmail.com
OK for now but please remember to......Listen to your Mother!
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