Matthew Nisbet, Framing Science, and Politico analyze the way that the environmental movement has responded to the oil spill, and in particular, to Obama's handling of the disaster. Nisbet explains that enviros are generally letting the mainstream news media do the work of communicating the need for action and accountability. The point is made and [...]
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On 40th Earth Day, Image of Green Movement Still Positive
April 26, 2010
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Gallup's latest environmental poll reveals some interesting trends as of the 40th Earth Day Celebration. According to the survey, only 19% of Americans are active participants in the environmental movement. 42% are sympathetic. There has been a decline since 2000 of the % who believe that the movement has done more good than harm, 62% [...]
Read moreEnvironmental groups unprepared for ‘Swift Boating’ of climate science
December 3, 2009
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Geoffrey Lean comments on the challenge the environment movement is faced with following recent polls revealing a decline in public support for climate solutions. The voices of climate skeptics are getting stronger and receiving more mainstream attention, not less. He suggests that public fallout from the recent email scandal was mishandled by environmental groups, allowing [...]
Read moreClimate legislation is running into a chilly reception
November 5, 2009
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The Washington Post presents the debate between environmental organizations on whether or not to use climate alarmist tactics. One side is endeavoring to engage people who can be swayed by climate legislation's economic or employment benefits and the other is concerned about seemingly reducing the need for a strong piece of legislation.
Read moreGroups target GOP on cap-and-trade
August 25, 2009
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The League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, MoveOn and Americans United for Change, will target five House Republicans that voted against the energy legislation with over $1 million in attack ads whose purpose is to illustrate the fight and opposition various groups are planning on putting forward against those who challenge climate change legislation.
Read moreEnvironmental group’s campaign of wry lies against bottled water
August 3, 2009
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Tappening, a group opposed to the environmental consequences of Americans' love for bottled water has begun a new marketing initiative that aggressively targets the companies for lying to the public (similar to the themes of the anti-tobacco Truth campaign).
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Global Warming Isn’t All Science: The Emotional Side to Earth’s Climb In Temperature
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Climate Shift: Controversy and Teachable Moment
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College Green Rating with the Princeton Review
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Solution as Problem?: Sociologists on the Climate Wars
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Leveling the Field
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Climate Change Education: The Challenges of Teaching Science in America [VIDEO]
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Declining American (or just Republican?) Support on Green Energy Policies
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Sustainability Education and Economic Development Initiative: Program Review 2012 Released
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Framing Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue
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Care for Personal Health = Care for Global Climate
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