Thomas Schueneman

Trump Golf course needs protection from sea level rise

Trump’s Climate Skepticism Ends Where His Golf Courses Begin

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Trump claims he “doesn’t see” the impacts of climate change. At the same time he works to protect his golf courses from sea level rise.

How REI Staying Closed On Black Friday Fights Consumerism…And How You Can Too

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Black Friday, that infamous day after Thanksgiving when stores give great deals, starts earlier and earlier every year. The day for some retailers actually starts on Thanksgiving. JCPenney opened up at 5 pm PST on Thursday, while Kohl’s, Best Buy, Macy’s and Target opened their doors at 8 p.m. Walmart opened an hour later at 9 p.m. Let’s make something…

Water Efficiency for Business

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Much too often the narrative for business about sustainability centers on immediate costs. Claims that it is too costly or complicated to adopt sensible strategies to increase efficiency, conserve resources, and reduce environmental impact is simply not true. This infographic, courtesy of Illinois-based Dober, shows five simple examples for improving water efficiency at low or now cost. Dober

On the eve of the Global Climate Action Summit, Jerry Brown signs SB100 into law

California Governor Signs Historic Bill on the Eve of Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Where ambition finds a home World leaders and participants from around the world are gathering this week in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit. The goal of the summit is to “take ambition to the next level.” Since agreed to in Paris in December 2015 and signed on Earth Day the following year, the Paris Agreement has looked…

Climate change, the Pentagon, and Gaslight

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Climate change is hereby canceled A story published last week in Reuters led with the headline “Pentagon strategy document will not include climate change” Sure, that’s the “official” statement. Gotta keep Mr. Trump and his bumbling buddies happy. Like the president says, “bundle up!” In fact, the military has long understood climate change as a threat multiplier. Like the insurance…

Global warming isn't fake news. Why do so many think it is?

The Paris Agreement and the Trump Effect

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

Easier said than done Last week, Taryn Fransen and Kelly Levin of the World Resources Institute published an informative analysis on the “Trump Effect” on the Paris Agreement, signed in Paris at COP21 in December 2015. It was historic in many respects, not least of which was that it was the first time the whole world agreed on anything so…

Patagonia Minces No Words: The President Stole Your Land

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Thomas Schueneman | 2 Comments

Going to the highest bidder: America’s natural heritage As of this writing, the homepage of outdoor outfitter Patagonia has one simple, stark message: The president stole your land Under the guise of “giving the land back to the people”, President Trump did the exact opposite, removing federal protection from 2 million acres of America’s natural heritage. In a ceremony at the Utah…