THE ROCKY FILES: THE POWER OF PEOPLE
Rocky Kistner
There is nothing more impactful than stories about people on the front lines of climate change and environmental assaults. The fishermen, the farmers, the residents battling refinery pollution and bureaucracies. From the boreal forests of northern Alberta to the polluted refineries of the Gulf of Mexico, I have seen their story-telling power resonate with people all over the world. This site is meant to be a collaboration with people of all walks of life and all regions. Join me and tell your stories. We have the power to make change.
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Great reporting. Sickened by America’s 14-year-old oil disaster, BP oil spill workers say they are abandoned by a multi-billion dollar settlement: “a lot of people who are exposed ...are never going to see justice.” @travisloller @mjphillis
Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing
Thousands of ordinary people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick.
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Fear and loathing in Philadelphia: “Cronkite continues to represent something significant for those looking for a secure career in a free, independent and respected public-service-oriented media … in that they’re both dead.” @Helvarg @sejorg
Philly Steaks Out New Ground
It just wouldn’t be the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference recap without the waggish tales of ...
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It’s the economy stupid: study reports climate damage worth trillions of dollars, but more savings if action is taken now. “The costs of enduring climate change are already six times higher than those for implementing measures to prevent it” @saul_elbein
Costs of burning fossil fuels dwarf costs of energy transition: Report
Welcome to The Hill’s Sustainability newsletter{beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Costs of burni...
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Poisons in your food: “Consumer Reports found that pesticide residue posed a significant risk in roughly 20% of the 59 common foods examined …conventionally grown (ie non-organic) kale, blueberries, potatoes and bell peppers.” @janebspencer
Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds
A new analysis by Consumer Reports shows that pesticides have contaminated the US fruit and vegetable supply – even some organics
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