Category: Climate Change

Climate Change, Big Oil, The Law

Is Big Oil Untouchable?

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | May 15, 2023 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture; Image Credit: AdobeStock

As the sun rose on Puerto Rico September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in the southeastern coastal city of Yabucoa. The devastating Category 4 superstorm brought pounding rains, massive storm surge, and ferocious winds with sustained gusts of 155 mph. Maria thrashed and pounded the beleaguered island for hours until all that remained was a shattered mass of destruction. 

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Climate Change

What Are the Economics of Climate Change?

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | April 11, 2023 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture

The world’s finance chiefs will be addressing the economic impact of climate change this week when they gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss the looming economic challenges that many countries around the world are facing as global warming continues to climb. 

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Climate Change, EPA, Health

EPA Don’t Delay! Deliver Power Plant Rules NOW!

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | April 6, 2023 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture

Protestors from a Coalition of climate justice and environmental organizations poured into DC on Tuesday in response to Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s (CCAN) call to action, chanting their demand for Environmental Protection Agency’s new Power Plant Rules. “EPA, don’t wait. Regulate.”

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Climate Change, Weather, wind

Are Daily Surface Wind Speeds Getting Stronger?

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | January 11, 2023 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Anecdotal examples across the United States suggest that daily surface wind speeds are strengthening, with wind gusts reaching the gale force level on a regular basis in some regions.

Is this troublesome trend being monitored? How will the higher wind speeds impact highway safety, air travel, and building integrity?

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Climate Action, Climate Change, methane

School Food Waste Is a Big Problem, Let’s Fix It

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | November 15, 2022 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Food waste in schools is epidemic. Elementary schools in particular have become food waste overachievers. From stuffed lunch bags and trays — which usually include fresh fruit, packaged applesauce, trail mix and similar snacks that health-conscious parents and school administrators endorse but can’t control — the daily mountain of nourishing food landing in school waste bins, headed for landfills, has reached crisis level. 

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Climate Action, Climate Change, methane

What Everyone Ought to Know about DiCaprio, Kerry and the Global Methane Pledge

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | October 4, 2022 by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture; Image Credit: Leonardo DiCaprio

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is more than 80 times as strong as carbon dioxide over a 20 year period. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), methane accounts for nearly 30 percent of the rise in the average global temperature since the industrial age began in 1760. 

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Climate Action, Climate Change, Environment, sustainability

Going Green Without Losing the Clean

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | August 31, 2022 by Sarah J. Kings, Reprinted from April 18, 2021 publication; Image Credit AdobeStock

Now more than ever, keeping a clean home is rising to the top of the priority list.  As a parent, you are diligent in wiping down surfaces, disinfecting door-knobs, and beating back dust bunnies. But as you recycle container after container of Clorox Wipes and Febreze, you may be starting to wonder what impact this is having on the planet.  You might even be thinking about making some eco-friendly swaps to your cleaning routine.

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Climate Action, Climate Change, sustainability

Top Three Ways to Lower Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | August 31, 2022 by Sarah J. Kings; Reprinted from April 18, 2021; Image credit AdobeStock

You love your precious pug like a family member. But as you tiptoe towards greener choices, you may be wondering what effect dog ownership has on the planet. According to researchers at the University of California, an estimated 80 million dogs live in US homes today. On an annual basis, these animal companions consume as much meat and grain as nearly 40 million Americans. This alone packs a pretty big punch to the planet.

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Albedo, Biodiversity, clean energy, Climate Action, Climate Change, Composting

How US Schools Have Become Climate Action Rock Stars

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | August 24, 2022, by Noreen Wise, Founder & CEO of Our New Green Culture, and author ; Photo credit AdobeStock

Schools are quickly becoming climate action role models. Their success is rooted in the power and effectiveness of collective action in achieving targeted results. Using a lens focused on the top 10 most critical climate actions, which are in essence the basic requirements for reducing carbon emissions, boosting biodiversity, and drawing down legacy load carbon, US schools have become the bright beacon on top of the torturous greenhouse gas reduction hill. Additionally, schools are climate action accelerators that transmit vigorous energy through a very powerful national network.

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Climate Action, Climate Change, Eco, Environment, soil

Deadly Lightning, Beware | Climate Change

Washington (ONGC) Analysis | August 22, 2022 by author and climate journalist Noreen Wise; Updated from original article, July 13, 2021

Climate change is impacting everything about our weather, down to the small details. From the heat of a forest fire, to the strength of a hurricane, the amount of moisture in clouds, and the force of rain microbursts, down to the size and intensity of a lightning strike. 

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