https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka Made with love en-us 2017-03-31 15:25:20 UTC 2017-05-11 14:06:11 UTC hello@padlet.com 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164000805 President Trump's opinions on climate change and his efforts to reverse President Obama's climate change measures is concerning to several foreign nations. Nevertheless they have vowed to be persistent and carry on efforts to fight climate change. These major global powers have differing opinions, China and the European leading the pack with the strongest opposition. The partnership between China and the U.S. was essential to the creation of the Paris Agreement. As the the two biggest economies and emitters of carbon dioxide the agreement they came to put the globe in a position to move forward in environmental movement. China resents President Trump for potentially backing out of the Paris Agreement but have stated they will not waver in their support of the agreement and achieving its goals. The European Union has stated they will also lead on climate change issues regardless of what the U.S. Similarly to the E.U., Canada has vowed to press forward regardless of what the U.S. does. Even India, who has never prioritized environmental issues, has also vowed to push for clean energy. ]]> 2017-03-31 15:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164000805 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164004575 Researchers from the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica wrote a report about how climate change doesn't just effect physical health but also can cause negative effects on mental health such as anxiety and depression. This study states that issues such as trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are all tied to extreme weather events and gradual increases in temperature and sea level that are all connected to climate change. According to the new report, these negative effects can contribute to the destabilization of various agricultural and indigenous communities who economically and culturally rely strongly on their landscapes. The reports also offered suggestions to combat these negative effects such as building social connections. The report also called on communities to include mental health considerations when preparing for climate-related disasters. ]]> 2017-03-31 15:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164004575 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164005642 President Trump signed an executive order which could drastically shift the direction of U.S. environmental policy. This order is the start of the process to undo Obama's environmental regulations that Trump intends to execute. Trump claims that this bill will promote "energy independence" and create jobs. This action has some immediate results but the complete review of the Clean Power Plan that Obama created could take years to complete. Trump declared that American society has been battling "a war on coal" and promised a new age with a thriving coal and natural gas industry. Trump stood beside coal miners and members of his cabinet when making his promise to the EPA to create more jobs and foster production on American soil. Critics of Trump's decision claim that no matter what he tries to do, the coal industry is dying and will not be making a comeback due to the cheaper option of using natural gas. It seems that following this action, the world is waiting in anticipation to see whether or not the U.S. will remain in the Paris Agreement on climate change in the future.]]> 2017-03-31 15:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164005642 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164009437 The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, made a decision that moved to reject scientific research in support of banning a potentially harmful insecticide. In late 2016, scientists at Columbia University concluded that exposure to the chemical chloropyrifos was potentially causing significant health consequences such as memory loss and learning declines. This is impacting young farm workers and young children who may be exposed through drinking water and other sources. The company that produces this chemical, Dow Chemical, argued that the research was inconclusive and not reliable enough to ban the use of the insecticide. Mr. Pruitt ultimately sided with Dow Chemical and stated that the science needed to be studied more before the pest-management tool was banned. The USDA and Dow Chemical both supported the EPA's decision, but many are opposed to this decision. Many environmental groups and critics are claiming that this action is just another one of the Trump Administration's decision in favor of major corporations rather than the health and safety of many American families. ]]> 2017-03-31 15:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164009437 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164009776 In America we take for granted the right to freedom of speech and in a time like this especially the right to voice environmental concerns. According to this article, Latin America is now the most dangerous place in the world for environmental activists. The story of Isidro Baldenegro Lopez is told in this article. Isidro was a leader of the indigenous Tarahumara people in Mexico who fought against illegal loggers in their ancient forests. Isidro had received multiple threats and was ultimately murdered as a result of his standing up for the environment. The Mexican government has promised a fair trial for his case but for many that isn't enough. Isidro is one of many activists who have been threatened, injured and murdered by men trying to make profit off of these locals' home. These activists are trying to protect their land and their families. Cartels entering the area are the groups that are terrorizing these locals trying to live the way they have for centuries. Various battles for land rights have occurred in these areas on top of the issues with illegal cartels. This article revealed that over 43% of the attacks carried out against environmentalists came from authorities. It is evident that the environmentalists fighting in Latin America have little to no support, but care passionately about their land enough that they are willing to risk their lives to protect it. ]]> 2017-03-31 15:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164009776 17fordhame https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164058701 Climate Change can have a massive negative impact on all levels of our society and surfers have realized this. Surfers are creating task forces to save the ocean and to help fund scientific research on what would happen if global temperatures continue to rise. They are doing this to save their industry and because they care about the environment. The surfers realize that if the water levels continue to rise their will be smaller and fewer waves for them to surf. They fear that these dramatic changes could occur in less than 50 years. Along with increased sea levels, climate change causes storms which are limiting to when the surfers can be on the water. The surfers hope to contribute in whatever way they can to the effort to combat climate change. They are financially and socially supporting the battle against climate change one wave at a time. ]]> 2017-03-31 19:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/17fordhame/m7oqhnrrgrka/wish/164058701