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  • By mike for the
    Sunday, May 04, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    We demand repercussions for the egregious killing of protected bird species by JFK Airport "wildlife control contractors"!

    We demand repercussions for the egregious killing of protected bird species by JFK Airport "wildlife control contractors"!

  • By g-wiz for the
    Friday, March 28, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.

    We share >Chicagoans outrage at BP's oil spill. We hope the penalties are stiff in order to motivate improved safety controls and to send the message that our natural resources are fragile resources that must be treated with the utmost care!

  • By g-wiz for the
    Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.

    We agree that using music to connect to the youth about environmental responsibility is a great idea. We're interested to know of artists in other musical genres that have this environmental focus. Perhaps the >soundcrowd can enlighten us...

  • By bboyatwork for the
    Monday, February 17, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    We >ENVIRONMENTALISTS aren't the radicals. It is those who try to industrialize everything, who are radically changing life on this planet.

    We >ENVIRONMENTALISTS aren't the radicals. It is those who try to industrialize everything, who are radically changing life on this planet.

  • By tom-jjbt for the
    Sunday, February 16, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    Plant milkweed; save the monarch.

    Plant milkweed; save the monarch. Monarch butterflies have one food source: milkweed. American farmers are destroying milkweed in their rush to plant genetically modified corn and soybeans. First through the use of herbicides that kill all plant life (save the modified corn and soybeans) and second by increased planting of corn and soybeans on acreage that historically grew milkweed. The winter migrations of monarch butterflies used to blanket over 16 acres of forests in western Mexico. This year they were recorded on only 1.7 acres; a 90% decrease. Our elected officials must take the lead in restoring milkweed. One easy to implement recommendation is to plant milkweed on the sides and medians of US roads along the butterflies’ migratory route. In the meantime each of us can act by planting milkweed around our homes and neighborhoods. Seeds are available for the cost of postage (copy/paste URL in your browser) https://www.livemonarch.com/free-milkweed-seeds... The disappearance of the monarch would be an ecological tragedy and we can prevent it. Act now.

  • By g-wiz for the
    Friday, February 07, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    We are appalled by the numerous killings of dogs

    We are appalled by the numerous killings of dogs being carried out at the behest of the government. It's not like the >Russians found out yesterday that they'd be hosting the Olympics. They've had years to address this problem, and yet they've chosen to be reactive rather than proactive about this ethical issue. Russia has a long way to go before earning the respect of the international community.

  • By g-wiz for the
    Friday, January 31, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    The Keystone XL impact report is a farce!

    The Keystone XL impact report is a farce! Anything that keeps us hooked on fossil fuels will have a significant, negative impact on the environment in the long term. The government is the only entity capable of impeding this project for the public good, since corporations can be relied on to fight tirelessly and solely for their own profit. Further, the main corporate beneficiary (TransCanada) is not even an American entity! >Americans are selling out their kids for Canada's sake?! (No offense, >Canadians.)

  • By bboyatwork for the
    Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    We don't have to be in Chicago to listen to this,

    We don't have to be in Chicago to listen to this, but if you're into the HipHop and or the Breakin'/Dance scene in general - we suggest you check out this online radio station hosted at http://www.que4.org/radio/ here in Chicago. Every Tuesday from 8:30pm - 11:30pm !!

  • By tom-jjbt for the
    Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    Drought emergency in California

    Drought emergency in California - declared by Governor Brown. This is the driest year on record and we support the conservation efforts proposed by Brown; not only in California but in all areas that face water shortages. Conservation will be easy once we recognize the condition and take responsibility for minimizing waste in our households. Examples include: - Take “navy showers:” get wet, turn off the water, soap up, turn on the water and rinse. - The same method applies for washing your hands: wet your hands, turn off the water, soap up then rinse. - Do not let water run down the drain as you rinse your dishes - rinse over a sink basin then transfer the water to a bucket where it can be used to flush toilets or water plants. - Replace grass lawns with drought tolerant native plants. The single most important thing we can do is to decide to do something about water waste. Once that is done the solutions will follow.

  • By tom-jjbt for the
    Saturday, December 07, 2013 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    Wind Energy Vs Eagle Kills

    Wind Energy Vs Eagle Kills We need a balanced approach between development of wind farms and protection of eagles. And by balanced we mean the number of “acceptable” kills must be independently monitored. Federal officials announced on Dec 6, 2013 that some wind power companies will be allowed to kill and injure bald and golden eagles for up to 30 years without penalty. The regulations include restrictions where the permits will be reevaluated every five years and could be suspended if companies are not meeting requirements. However the government is relying almost exclusively on self-reporting by for-profit companies. Are they serious? If this is the best Obama can do what can we expect when a conservative is in office?

  • By bboyatwork for the
    Thursday, September 26, 2013 Login to agree. Login to disagree.
    I've been to the Watershed bar.

    I've been to the Watershed bar. Very quaint. They had absinthe, I had absinthe, I was in heaven. I'm looking forward to hitting up The Library soon (naturally because I'm a librarian). If any of ya'll visit Chicago soon, here are 5 secret watering holes for you... http://www.zagat.com/b/chicago/5-hidden-waterin...

  • By zebrafinch for the
    Tuesday, March 06, 2012 Login to agree. Login to disagree.

    Part of the American Dream is what gave way to suburban sprawl. Building outward across land has allowed cities/towns to be developed with ridiculously winding roads and interconnecting highways that make dependency on traveling by vehicles necessary for convenience. Carbon emissions and wasted land space can be limited by educating the importance in a shift of American Dream ideals to building upward rather than out, living in smaller, shared space so that city-wide development facilitates traveling by means of public, mass, rapid transportation (e.g. subway system in NYC, bus system in Curitiba, Brazil). Ultimately, an end to suburban development and migration to existing major cities (without our vehicles) can significantly contribute in doing less harm to the environmentalists.

  • By lunanoor for the
    Monday, March 05, 2012 Login to agree. Login to disagree.

    We focus all our efforts on supply-side solutions (renewable energies, electric-powered vehicles, energy-efficient appliances), but have failed to acknowledge the root of our environmental problems...over consumption. Demand-side tactics are deemed anti-capitalistic, un-American. So rather than turning off the lights when we don't need them, we install fancy solar-panels on our roofs, and rather than catching a ride-share, we buy the hybrid Highlander.

  • By tom-jjbt for the
    Sunday, March 04, 2012 Login to agree. Login to disagree.

    We need to invest more in renewable energy - not new drilling in the Arctic Ocean! Obama admin has gives all but final go-ahead to Shell for new drilling in the Arctic Chukchi and Beaufort seas. These are the nurseries of the world where thousands of birds feed & nest and the waters nurture food-chain building blocks for whales, walruses, seals & polar bears. New drilling sites scheduled for this year. Shell claims to be prepared for spills but their cleanup equipment cannot work in that kind of weather. Once the ice sets in boats will be unable to sail & a spill in October could not be addressed until spring. More at LATimes.com, Kim Murphy, 3/4/12