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for: ‘June, 2009’

American Clean Energy and Security Act

Posted Jun 27 2009 by Evan Rapoport in Causes, Environment & Nature, Politics with Comments Off

To those who question the potential effectiveness of the Waxman-Markey bill (also known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act), I have two questions: 1) Do you believe that humans have caused the climate to change? and, 2) Do you think we have the capacity to fix it? I just want to make sure …

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National Oceans Month 2009

Posted Jun 12 2009 by Evan Rapoport in Causes, Environment & Nature, Politics with Comments Off

I just learned that President Obama declared today that June 2009 is National Oceans Month and calls upon all Americans to learn more about what we each can do to be better stewards of the oceans. I’ve posted Obama’s proclamation below for you to read. You can also check out on the White House’s website …

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“Fierce Heart”

Posted Jun 2 2009 by Evan Rapoport in Books, Books - History & Politics with Comments Off

I recently read “Fierce Heart” by Stuart Holmes Coleman (author of “Eddie Would Go” and Hawaii Regional Coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation). Coleman spent four years thoroughly researching the interwoven stories that reflect the immense cultural pride of Makaha and the west side of Oahu. Highlighted in the book are famed waterman Buffalo Keaulana and …

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