Daniel Kessler, Guest Writer
Daniel Kessler works with 350.org. He has previously worked various other advocacy groups and is a graduate of the University of Wyoming. Daniel calls Oakland, aka the Sunny Side, home.
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United Nations Projects Over 10 Billion People by 2100
The world's population is going to peak by 2050 and then decrease, right? That's been the conventional wisdom for some time, but a new UN report out today forecasts that the world's population will speed toward 10.1 billion
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Don't Agonize, Organize! Powershift Re-launches Web Site for Climate Activists
Two weeks ago, over 10,000 students activists descended on Washington, D.C. to collaborate, train, motivate, and take action at Powershift 2011. They made enough of an impact that President Obama took notice and invited 12
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Beyonce Sings "Move Your Body" for Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Campaign (Video)
First, she commanded us to 'put a ring on it." Now she's instructing us to "Move Your Body." OK, Beyonce, for you, anything. Beyonce, the soulful popstar and bombshell has contributed to First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move"
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Nobel Laureates Tell World Leaders: No Nukes
On the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster, nine Nobel Peace laureates have written world leaders to tell them that nuclear energy is not the answer to our energy problems. Betty
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Through Solar Mosaic, Oakland is Reducing Emissions, Creating Green Jobs, and Building Community (Video)
Check out this amazing project getting off the ground in my hometown of Oakland, CA. The city is selling 5,000 solar tiles at $100 each to locals, and the panels will be installed on the rooftops of youth centers and schools in
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Breaking: Huge Climate and Clean Energy Rally At White House Tomorrow
Ten thousand youth activists are in DC for the weekend attending Powershift and it's a sure fire bet that when that many young, energetic, and committed activists get together in one place, they will need some
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Costco to Sell Home Solar Panel Kits
Next time you're at your neighborhood Costco, you might consider picking up a home solar energy kit along with your three month supply of toilet paper. The big box store, a favorite of many small business owners and big families, will
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Rocky Mountain Wolves Defended By Judge But Endangered By Congress
The fight over wolf management in Western states took another twist Saturday when a federal judge in Montana denied an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 10 conservation
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As Minsters Meet at Climate Talks, Reports of Massive Glacier Melting Pour In
The voices for climate action come from everywhere. This weekend both the Dalai Lama, at a speech in
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The Simplicity and Beauty of Riding A Bike In The City (Video)
Our friends at Grist have posted a great video that artfully captures the joy of bike riding in the city. Grist writer Sarah Goodyear wrote about a video from Noa Cortes, blogger at NYC Cycle Chic, which shows the high
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Germans Take the Street and Stuff Ballot Boxes To Protest Nuclear
As engineeers continue to try to get control of Japan's Fukushima reactors, over 200,000 people spilled out onto the streets in cities across Germany Saturday to protest nuclear power. Their message was simple: get rid of all
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Contest: Win An iPad 2 And Spread the Word About Threats to Fresh Water
One of the most savvy and effective green groups out there, Green for All, is partnering with Sigg USA and hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa for the "Keep It Fresh" public education tour, coming to campuses across the county. The campaign seeks to raise
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Rest In Peace, Knut
Knut, the world famous polar bear that was born and raised in captivity, has suddenly died. The cause of death is unknown, but a post mortem will be done on Monday to try to find our why Knut unexpectedly died
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RAN Labels Chevron's Defense Team 'Human Rights Hitman', Launches New Website
It's been month since the historic ruling in Ecuador that found Chevron guilty of polluting a large swath of the Ecuadorean Amazon. In response, as it has said all along, Chevron has vowed to not pay the $8.6 billion fine imposed on it, and on Thursday
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"Mad Men" Stars Help Sell High Speed Rail (video)
"Mad Men," actors Vincent Kartheiser and Rich Sommer are using their iconic characters to champion high-speed rail in America. A few newly elected Republican governors are refusing federal dollars for new high speed rail that would help
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Treehugger Interview: Sharon Smith, Author of "The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World"
Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Awards is the premier showcase for youth activism and author Sharon Smith has written a new book that tells the stories of some of the inspiring winners and gets their advice for being an effective activist: "The
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New York Times Reveals Secret Fracking Documents Showing Undisclosed Levels of Radiation In Drinking Water
The New York Times has published an explosive article in its Sunday edition that features unreleased government documents that show levels of radiation in drinking water in some places are significantly higher than previously
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Glenn Beck Calls Several Enviro Groups 'Communist', Offers No Evidence
When Glenn Beck began his attacks on Van Jones and then the Apollo Alliance, many progressives remained silent as his theories began to be accepted by some, resulting in Jones eventually leaving the White House. Now Beck has turned his fire to some
