Care2 Causes � Global Warming

The US Navy Understands Why We Need Freedom From Fossil Fuels

Beth Buczynski — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:44 +0000

Although many see the military as our first line of defense in matters of national security, there are some who say dependence on fossil fuels actually puts that security in jeopardy. While the political battles wage on in Washington, every branch of the military is searching for ways to shift its own consumption from fossil [...]

The 10 Hottest Places In The World

Beth Buczynski — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:37 +0000

How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Here in Colorado we’ve already had a few days over 80 degrees (and to think that May Day was a snowstorm!) For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer months are synonymous with hot weather, but how extreme the heat gets depends on lots [...]

5 Ways To Talk With Conservatives About Climate Change

Moms Clean Air Force — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:16 +0000

Written by�Laura Michelle Burns In�a survey by the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, of 726 Republicans or Republican-leaning Independents, it was found that a slim majority of the participants (52%) believe that climate change is real. As a Conservative Republican, this statistic saddens me because it�reinforces�the historical stereotype that the GOP embraces the [...]

97% of Research Confirms Climate Change, But 40% of Americans Still Think Its Controversial

Mindy Townsend — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:16 +0000

The vast majority of climate scientists agree that climate change is real, and we're causing it.

Top 10 Smoggiest Countries in the World

Kristina Chew — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000

10 of the smoggiest countries in the world (the worst one is not Chinat).

Oh, Canada: 5 Reasons Canada’s Prime Minister is Bad News for the Arctic

Care2 Causes Editors — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:03 +0000

The Harper government has wreaked havoc on the Canadian environment, and now they're pushing their dirty oil-pushing agenda on the Arctic Council.

Prevent Wildfires With These 5 Important Tips

Beth Buczynski — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:05 +0000

If you're planning an outdoor excursion this year, here are some simple tips that will help you enjoy nature without causing a catastrophe.

150,000 People Forced to Flee As Devastating Floods Hit Mozambique

Crystal Wells — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:06 +0000

Humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide responds to the needs of people affected by this year's floods in Mozambique.

World’s First Green Bank Loans $1 Billion in First Months

Beth Buczynski — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:59 +0000

Over the years, “green” has become a ubiquitous and practically meaningless term. We’ve got everything from green dry cleaners to “eco-friendly” plastic water bottles. And now, even banks are jumping on the green bandwagon. As we’ve reported in the past, self-serving rankings of so-called “green banks” attempt to highlight major banks’ investment in clean energy [...]

5 Reasons We Need to Add More Bike Lanes

Kevin Mathews — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:47 +0000

With cycling advocacy at a particular high during National Bike Month, communities across the country are actively debating whether to add bicycle lanes to their roads. City councils ask, �Is it worth the money? Will it be too disruptive? Is it really any safer?� Thankfully, research has demonstrated a number of benefits to adopting bike [...]