Newsflash for January 18, 2021
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands
in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands
at times of challenge and controversy.”
Newsflash for January 14, 2021
A 2020 study reveals the many ways we misuse face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Newsflash for January 8, 2021
People are learning how the impacts of consumption and waste are contributing to the climate crisis.
Newsflash for January 6, 2021
Newsflash for December 21, 2020
Wildfires’ Toll: California’s trees — sequoias, redwoods, Joshua trees — are among the world’s oldest living things. And they’re in an existential battle against wildfires. In a relative instant, countless ancient redwoods, hundreds of giant sequoias and more than one million Joshua trees perished.
Newsflash for December 11, 2020
Newsflash for December 4, 2020
Seaweed can potentially help fight climate change. Research shows that a specific type of seaweed can cut cows' methane production by up to 98%.
Newsflash for November 19, 2020
What will Trump’s most profound legacy be? Possibly climate damage. President-elect Biden can restore many of the 100-plus environmental regulations that President Trump rolled back, but much of the damage to the climate cannot be reversed.
Newsflash for November 13, 2020
“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world” - Harold Kushner
Newsflash for October 2, 2020
The western Joshua trees, iconic trees that have graced the Mojave Desert for some 2.5 million years, are in need of protection from climate change.
Newsflash for October 1, 2020
Gray parrots separated at zoo after swearing a blue streak.
Newsflash for September 15, 2020
Don’t miss The Fight for America’s Public Lands — a feature-length documentary about America’s system of public lands and the fight to protect them. Watch the film trailer for 'Public Trust' which premieres September 25, 2020.
To take action to protect our public lands now, text DEFEND to 71333.
Newsflash for September 8, 2020
Germany to close all 84 of its coal-fired power plants, will rely primarily on renewable energy.
Newsflash for September 1, 2020
There is nowhere like it: Alaska's wildlife refuge fears death by drilling.
Newsflash for August 26, 2020
CAKE high quality washable 3-layer face masks are available now at the CAKE Store. In the absence of a vaccine, there are currently few effective alternatives to masks and social distancing. Masks protect both you and other people. Designed by @AestheticApparatus. Play it safe.
Newsflash for August 25, 2020
Climate Is Taking On a Growing Role for Voters, Research Suggests: Concern about global warming is steady despite other crises, a survey found, and the number of voters who are deeply engaged on the issue is rising sharply.
Newsflash for August 19, 2020
“Art is essential; the people who create it are essential, too.“
Newsflash for August 17, 2020
What could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth — 130 degrees Fahrenheit — may have been reached in Death Valley National Park, California.
Newsflash for July 22, 2020
Hazmat suits for air Travel are here. They may be completely brilliant. Or they may be too good to be true.
Newsflash for July 20, 2020
Newsflash for May 27, 2020
Newsflash for May 20, 2020
Big rigs begin to trade diesel for electric motors.
Newsflash for April 25, 2020
QUARANTINE SALES EVENT - "Beam Me Up" UFO t-shirt, $19.99 (plus shipping and handling) while supplies last at the CAKE Store.
Newsflash for April 22, 2020
"COVID-19 robbed us of Earth Day this year. So let’s make Election Day Earth Day. On November 3, don’t vote for your pocketbook, or your political tribe, or your cultural biases. This November 3, vote for the Earth.” —Denis Hayes
Newsflash for April 21, 2020
HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. With COVID-19, there is a lot to worry about right now. But you should not have to worry about how you are going to vote safely in November or an upcoming primary. That is why HeadCount created a new resource on how to vote by mail in your state. Visit Vote From Home #VoteFromHome
Newsflash for March 22, 2020
Nature Rx: Getting outside is one way to relieve the stress of social distancing.
