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  Roscommon/Crawford Chapter Latest Climate Change News I follow a number of organizations who report findings concerning climate change on the internet. One of my favorites is the Environmental Defense Fund,* a US nonprofit environmental advocacy group. Most of the information for this blog came from their recent posting, “ Now is the Time for Bold Action on Climate .” Here is a synopsis of their three recommendations for action. 1. Electrify the transportation sector while cleaning up electricity generation Transportation is the single largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Fortunately, we have the technology that offers jobs, cleaner air and a big reduction in air pollution. By 2035, all new cars — and by 2040, all new trucks and buses — sold in the U.S. must be zero emission, with deployment prioritized in frontline communities that have long suffered a disproportionate burden of air pollution. Momentum is building. GM, Volvo and some other automakers have already

    Climate Change News   Lots of climate change news is trending just now; some good and some not so good. Let’s look at the not-so-good first. It has become clear that the problem in Texas with its loss of power and water, is mostly due to cold weather and the recalcitrance of Texans about spending money to winterize their systems. Elsewhere, a report from Japan is disturbing as it has been revealed the island nation is building NEW coal fired power plants in the wake of Fukushima and their decision to close other nuclear power plants. These new plants are likely to cause air pollution by carbon dioxide emissions for many years. They have promised to take a second look at this in October. But you need not focus on reports from distant nations as we have enough issues in the United States to keep us occupied. First, an example of one of the expanding problems in the US: The New York Times reports on a local problem with the headline “A North Carolina Town Risks Washing Away.”