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Not Your Average Climate Bill

by Kevin McCann 05.19.2010

Why it matters:
This is the nation’s first real step toward climate action in years.
Recap:
“I’m just a climate bill. Yes, I’m just a climate bill. And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.”
Okay maybe it’s not as catchy as the original, but [...]

BP Proves Why Old Models Fail

by Kevin McCann 05.11.2010

Why it matters:
Because a lot of policy makers, including our President, have proposed more offshore drilling.
Recap:
You know in movies like “There Will Be Blood” where the guy is drilling for oil and he strikes a rich, gooey pocket and a [...]

Fair Trade, Organic Coffee: No Average Cup of Joe

by Kevin McCann 04.12.2010

Why it matters:
Because Americans drinks 400 million cups of coffee a day and that coffee has a serious impact, from seed to mug.
Recap:
When I was a kid, my parents had a very difficult decision to make… Folgers in a giant [...]

Get Your Earth Hour On…

by Kevin McCann 03.27.2010

Why it matters:
Because none of us is as effective at sending a clear message for climate action, as all of us. (How’s that for inspiration?!)
Recap:
Today, Saturday March 27th, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. your power is going to go out.
Am I [...]

Leo Says: This Is Our Moment … We Agree

by Kevin McCann 03.09.2010

Why it matters:
Because the future is what you make it. (Inspirational enough for yah?)
Recap:
This past September, Senators John “Lightnin’” Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara “The Unifier” Boxer (D-CA) introduced Senate Bill 1733. Senate Bill 1733. That sounds awesome! What’s that? They’re [...]

Bisphenol A, It’s the New Asbestos and It’s Everywhere

by Kevin McCann 02.11.2010

Why it matters:
“Endocrine disruptor” and “synthetic estrogen”… that’s why.
Recap:
Unless you’ve been living under a rock– an unfairly stigmatized exercise of strength, endurance, and will-power, but sadly also a impediment to education and worldly awareness– you’ve heard all the bad news [...]

Your “Safe” Drinking Water Riddled with Toxins

by Kevin McCann 01.07.2010

Why it matters:
Because the E.P.A.’s “Safe Drinking Water” Act was passed in 1974 (5 years before I was born) and hasn’t been updated since the year 2000, when N’ Sync ruled the airwaves.
Recap:
A recent piece by the New York Times [...]

EPA Denies Permits for Mountaintop Removal

by Kevin McCann 09.29.2009

Why it matters:
EPA opening its eyes to the ravages of Mountaintop Removal Mining is one of the most important developments in recent history.
Recap:
EcoMatters has been keeping a close eye on all things Mountaintop Removal (MTR), the paleolithic practice of blowing [...]

EPA Approves More Mountaintop Removal Sites

by Kevin McCann 08.25.2009

Why it matters:
Because at this rate there won’t be any Appalachians left to save. The Appalachian Mountains, that is, not the people.
Recap:
The word is out from TwilightEarth, the EPA has approved more sites for Mountaintop Removal (MTR) mining.
Despite disapproving the [...]

Largest Environmental Disaster in American History

by Kevin McCann 07.20.2009

devastates tennessee, cancer, coal, spill, water, toxic

Why it matters:
“Largest environmental disaster in American history.”
Recap:
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta shot a story about a small town in eastern Tennessee (video to the right). The town really is picturesque. It’s quiet, quaint (the residents have accents… We love accents!), [...]