Photo by NASA/Expedition 40 crew member
Happy Earth Day! This is what the NRDC Action Fund has been reading this week:
Historic Earth Day – Today, hundreds of countries will be signing the landmark Paris climate agreement, starting a new chapter in the world’s effort to act on climate. (NRDC President Rhea Suh’s Medium)
Moral argument to #ActOnClimate – This Monday, religious leaders of all faiths have signed an interfaith statement supporting climate action, emphasizing their “moral responsibility” to preserve a livable planet for future generations. (Climate Change News)
For Dems only? – Climate has become a big campaign issue in the Democratic primary, but Republicans have barely mentioned the issue. (Grist)
The coal question – Robert Murray, CEO of Murray Energy, is skeptical about which candidate to support: Ted Cruz has been the strongest on coal, but Donald Trump promised supporters that coal will make a big comeback. (Grist)
Republicans turn a blind eye to science – Adam Frank reminds us that Republicans and climate change weren’t always at odds and that climate deniers and the rejection of science have greater implications on our society. (NPR)
Constituents aren’t happy – South Floridians are aware that their state is is heavily threatened by climate change and rising sea levels and are frustrated with their political leaders’ lack of action on climate change. (Nashville Public Radio)
Last Week Tonight in this week’s update – John Oliver prompts lawmakers to be as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street when it comes to lead poisoning. (Last Week Tonight)