AN IMPENDING CALAMITY – Prologue
AN IMPENDING CALAMITYPROLOGUEYAMAL PENINSULAREMOTE REGION OF SIBERIAFAR NORTH RUSSIAJUNE 21, 2016SURVIVAL FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES WASN’T LIKELY, BUT[…]
Read moreAuthor: Gail McCormick
Gail McCormick has been a leader in climate change activism for over 40 years. Her relevant award-winning art has been shown in museums, university galleries, and at the landmark UN Rio Conference. As a board member of HealthLink, she helped eradicate antiquated Massachusetts coal power plants and has been chair of Sustainable Arlington, MA. She has a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Follow her on Twitter @GailMcCormick20.
IDA IS NO SURPRISE
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SURVIVING SUPER HEAT
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WASTEFUL BOTTLED WATER
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WIND POWERED SHIPS
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ALARMING AMAZON NEWS
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PROMISING PREFABS
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ENBRIDGE PERSECUTING THOSE PROTESTING LINE 3 PIPELINE
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WONDERFUL WIND CATCHERS
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HOTTEST JULY EVER
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