A number of good articles came out yesterday and today.
First, it's official that 2015 was the warmest year on record, shattering previous records.
In an interview about her book "Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right", author Jane Meyer said of the Koch brothers: ""their largest political group is Americans for Prosperity. They have a pledge that says that if you want to get money from this—from their donors, you have to sign a pledge saying that, if elected, you will do nothing about climate change that requires spending any money on the problem. And 156 members of Congress currently have signed that pledge. So, it sort of is a recipe for how to tie the hands of the country from doing anything on this."
Also, there's an opinion piece from a NASA climate scientist recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He asks himself if continuing to think about climate change is worth the bother.
Lastly, and on a local front, Western Technical College will be hosting the New Directions & The Sustainability Institute Luncheon, with a presentation on how the 2015 MPower Business Champions were able to make sustainable and money saving changes within their businesses. "The MPower Champions Program is developed to engage, inspire and network businesses working towards sustainability in the 7 Rivers Region of southwestern Wisconsin... Over the period of one year, the MPower Champions Program moves businesses from intention to implementation; reducing their use of energy, water, transportation and waste through completed projects they choose." The event is February 16, 11:30-1:00, and tickets are $20.
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