Tag Archives: Climate

Thank You

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Thank you 4 Nov 2019, Little Village, Charlene Lange It’s almost Thanksgiving and I want to shout out to all those I need to be thankful for in the past year. Thank you, politicians such as city officials Mayor Jim … Continue reading →

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What can you do to help save the planet?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To future generations: It’s 2018 and the planet is becoming aware. The Paris Climate agreement has been accepted by 197 countries but not the United States. We who contribute the most to climate change suffer the least. But there are … Continue reading →

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Connie Mutel: Climate Evolution Event (Tuesday,12 Nov 2019)

Posted on November 2, 2019 by 100 Grannies

Connie Mutel: Climate Evolution – “In conjunction with the Project Passenger Pigeon exhibit, the Old Capitol Museum welcomes guests to a talk by Connie Mutel. Connie will speak on the evolution of climate change and its effects, interweaving our understanding … Continue reading →

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Reader is horrified by environmental damage (19 Sep 2019)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by 100 Grannies

I am horrified by the burning of the Amazon rainforest. People clear land by fire to make a living on cattle and palm oil. The fire gets out of control and destroys trees and ecosystems resulting in loss of soil … Continue reading →

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stop whining and start changing

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Stop whining and start changing Charlene Lange Published: September 5, 2019, Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 20, 2019 Press Citizen I am so tired of whiners. Johnny’s mom doesn’t make him clean the bathroom, why should I? Suzie mom doesn’t make … Continue reading →

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These grandparents are changing everything

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Charlene Lange

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/23/climate-change-global-warming-grandparents-trying-save-earth/2589375002/ Elizabeth Weise USA TODAY For Charlene Lange, the breaking point came on her bucket-list trip to see the Northern Lights in Canada’s far north. Her tour came by plane because melting tundra caused local train tracks to sink. Now, she … Continue reading →

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all elected officals can do their part

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Published: March 16, 2019, Cedar Rapids Gazette Climate change? Global warming? Even if you are not on board with these issues, you know our world is changing. More heat. More cold. More forest fires and floods. Rivers, air, oceans, and … Continue reading →

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Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions (20 Nov 2013)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by 100 Grannies

(Photo/Above) Oil, coal and gas companies are contributing to most carbon emissions, causing climate change and some are also funding denial campaigns. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters The climate crisis of the 21st century has been caused largely by just 90 companies, … Continue reading →

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