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California may lead the nation’s global warming efforts, but report shows we can’t rest yet

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This week’s White House release of a climate change impacts report reinforces a familiar message for Californians: Our state is undergoing rapid changes to our cities and farms, our mountains and deserts. The Golden State must continue to respond to global warming because the consequences are so severe. more

Microbiologist Tom DeLuca studies 'the tiny' to find big answers on climate change

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Listen to ecologist Dr. Tom DeLuca talk about his research trips to the remote area of northern Sweden and you’ll be treated to an ecological mystery story. Birch forests once filled an open valley in the mountains between Sweden and Norway just north of the Arctic Circle, but sometime around 1000 years ago the trees disappeared. All that remains today is an open vista and the collapse of an ecosystem, says Dr. Tom DeLuca Senior Forest Ecologist with The Wilderness Society. more

Disney’s must-see "Earth" underscores need for land protection

Like any boomer, I’ve spent some special moments with Disney. I loved "Davy Crockett," Spin and Marty, and the Mouseketeers. I just spent part of my Earth Day with Disney, watching the Washington premier of "Earth," the first of five films in the Disneynature series. more

Happy Earth Day! Make a difference for global warming today!

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In honor of Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. Each day this week, we’ve been posting a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and leave a few ideas of your own! You can also check out our own staff’s tips for combating global warming here. more

Earth Day: See what others are doing to fight global warming (Day 5)

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Earth Day is tomorrow! In honor of the big day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. Each day this week, we’ve been posting a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more! more

Earth Day: Your best tips for combating global warming (Day 4)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more. We’ll be running new tips every day until Earth Day arrives. more

Earth Day: Our members are doing their part to curb global warming (Day 3)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back Monday for more. You can also check out our own staff’s tips for combating global warming here. more

Earth Day: What our members are doing about global warming (Day 2)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more. We’ll be running new tips every day until Earth Day arrives. more