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Sun Sentinel: Sea-level rise is not a worry for just those who live on the waterfront – Editorial, February 1, 2019
Sun Sentinel: FPL plans to add 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030 – by Marcia Heroux Pounds, January 17, 2019
Buffalo News: Attack on the sierra club by supervisor is unjustified – by Dennis Seekins, January 9, 2019
Buffalo News: Our reliance on cars accelerates global warming– by Elizabeth Giles, January 2, 2019
Buffalo News: Lighthouse Wind Project is a gift to the community – by Dick Fisk, December 31, 2018
Buffalo News: Tesla out of Tonawanda solar farm; Solar Liberty set to take over – by Stephen T. Watson, December 16, 2018
Buffalo News: Energy policies can be pro-business, pro-environment – by Roger Downs, November 30, 2018
Buffalo News: Landowners beat National Fuel in court to preserve piece of paradise – by P.J. Pignataro, November 26,2018
Buffalo News: McMurray tries to beat long odds with candor, openess and vision – by Jerry Zremski, October 31, 2018
Buffalo News: Solar developer leased land it needs for Niagara County project – by Thomas J. Prohaska, October 4, 2018
New York Times: Cheaper Battery Is Unveiled as a Step to a Carbon-Free Grid – by Ian Penn, September 26, 2018
New York Times: G.E. Steps Into Europes Offshore Wind Market– by Stanley Reed, September 21, 2018
New York Times: The $3 Billion Plan to Turn Hoover Dam Into a Giant Battery- by Ivan Penn, September 21, 2018
Buffalo News: No end in sight for Somerset wind power battle – by Thomas Prohaska, September 21, 2018
why.org/technology-news: Wireless charging of moving electric vehicles overcomes major hurdle – by Stanford University, September 14, 2018
Buffalo News Opinion: Collecting carbon fees might cut down on disasters– by Staff Writer, September 7, 2018
Buffalo News: Politics needs people who get into it for the right reasons, by Heather A. Hartel, August 17, 2018
New York Times: E.P.A. Drafts Rule on Coal Plants to Replace Clean Power Plan by Lisa Friedman, Brad Plumer, July, 05, 2018
Buffalo News: Owners of coal-fired Somerset power plant seek more tax breaks – by Thomas Prohaska, June 13, 2018
New York Times: Free Power From Freeways? China Is Testing Roads Paved With Solar Panels – by Keith Bradsher, June 11, 2018
New York Times: A Year After Trumps Paris Pullout, U.S. Companies Are Driving a Renewables Boom – by Brad Plumer, June 1, 2018
New York Times: Massachusetts Gains Foothold in Offshore Wind Power, Long Ignored in U.S. – by Stanley Reed and Ivan Penn, May 23, 2018
Buffalo News: Wind farms are the way to go for a clean energy future – by David Olejniczak, April 27, 2018
Buffalo News: Another Voice: Misguided bill undermines Defense Department, wind energy industry – by Jon Powers, April 26, 2018
Buffalo News: Another Voice: An insecticide threatens the next silent spring– by Laurel Hopwood, April 1, 2018
Buffalo News, The News In Brief: Grand Island board approves solar generation power plant, by Nancy A. Fischer June 23, 2017
Buffalo News Letter: Path to clean energy will not be reversed, by Pat Townsend, June 16, 2017
RSN (Reader Supported News): Historic Win in Colorado Fracking Lawsuit, by Our Children’s Trust, March 25, 2017
Buffalo News: Robinson: New York looks at a new way to value solar power, by David Robinson, March 17, 2017
New York Times, Wind power surpasses hydroelectric in a crucial measure, by Diane Cardwell, February 9, 2017
Buffalo News: Solar industry hiring stalls in New York, by David Robinson, February 7, 2017
Buffalo News: Tonawanda looks to tighten wind energy and cell tower regulations, by Nancy Fischer, February 2, 2017
Buffalo News: Williamsville to track energy use in municipal buildings, by Joseph Papiolkowski, February 1, 2017
Buffalo News: Germany shows we can transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, by Richard Lipsitz and Rebecca Newberry, February 2, 2017
Buffalo News: Tesla motors gets a new name, by David Robinson, February 1, 2017
Buffalo News: Fossil fuel pipeline projects are misguided and dangerous, by Agnes Williams and Victoria Ross, January 30, 2017
New York Times: Tesla gives the California power grid a battery boost, by Diane Cardwell, January 30, 2017
New York Times: Americas heartland discussing climate change without saying climate change, by Hiroko Tabushi, January 28, 2017
Buffalo News: Company wants to build 18 acre solar farm on Grand Island, By Nancy Fischer, January 24, 2017
New York Times: Off Long Island wind power tests the waters, Diane Cardwell, January 21, 2017
New York Times: As U.S. cedes leadership on climate others step up at Davos, Hiroko Tabuchi, January 21, 2017
Buffalo News: Plans for zero net energy building in Lackawanna advance, By David Robinson, December 22, 2016
Buffalo News: Collins should work for us not the rich and powerful, By Peter Ewing, December 14, 2016
Buffalo News: Northern access pipeline could endanger water supply for thousands, By Lia Oprea and Ronald Fraser, December 14, 2016
Buffalo News: Winds of discontent blow over Lake Ontario towns eyed for turbines, By Derek Gee, November 27, 2016
Buffalo News: Price of Teslas solar shingles may not be through the roof, By David Robinson, November 18, 2016
Renewable Energy World: Bicycle friendly Amsterdam aims for clean transport smarter buildings and a circular economy, By John J. Berger, November 17, 2016
Buffalo News: Solar City Tesla merger solidifies Riverbend, By David Robinson, November 17, 2016
Renewable Energy World: Americans are optimistic but not quite right, By Andy Beck, November 15, 2016
Washington Post: Trump victory reverses US energy and environmental priorities, By Steve Mufson and Brady Dennis, November 9, 2016
National Geographic: Animals eat ocean plastic because it smells like food, By Laura Parker, November 9, 2016
Buffalo News: Trumps election could affect Solar City, By David Robinson, November 9, 2016
New York Times: Big oil slowly adapts to a warming world, By Clifford Krauss, November 7, 2016
Observer Today: Arkwright wind tower project nears, November 6, 2016
Buffalo News: Wind power developer sues Somerset over project delay, By Thomas Prohaska, November 4, 2016
Readers Supported News: Worlds first zero emissions hydrogen train unveiled in Germany, By Lorraine Chow, November 3, 2016
Bloomberg: Millions in cash burned on one war over rooftop solar panels, By Mark Chediak and James Nash, November 2, 2016
Buffalo News: New solar roof a high stakes gamble for Tesla Solar City venture, By David Robinson October 29, 2016
Buffalo News: Air Force officer debunks claim that wind turbines endanger Niagara Falls base, October 29, 2016
New York Times: Vermont wind project needs support so company offers to pay voters, October 15, 2016
New York Times: Emerging climate accord could push ac out of sweltering Indias reach, October 15, 2016
Palm Beach Post: Florida voters to decide utility – backed solar energy amendment By Susan Salisbury, October 15, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Letter: A Trump presidency will hurt environment – By Mark LeCroix, September 28, 2016
Buffalo News Business Section: The latest thing in clean energy: turning heavy traffic into clean energy on the peace bridge – By David Robinson, September 26, 2016
New York Times Business Section: A new debate over pricing the risks of climate change – By Hiroko Tabucchi and Clifford Kraus, September 26, 2016
Buffalo News Business Section: Musk to unveil solar city roofing product next month By David Robinson, September 23, 2016
Take Part Editorial: The tide is turning for a new source of green energy – By Taylor Hill, Digital Media, September 1, 2016
Reader Supported News: Top 5 Green Energy Good News Stories Today – by Juan Cole, July 3, 2016
Los Angeles Times: Why California Is Lagging Behind the Rest of the Country When It Comes to Offshore Wind Farms – by Rob Nikolewski, July 4, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Letter: It is never too late to learn all about climate change By Rabbi Judy Weiss Volunteer Member Citizens Climate Lobby Co-Leader, Boston Chapter, June 7, 2016
Sun Journal Editorial: Don’t be shortsighted on renewable energy – June 2, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Letter: Opposing wind energy is not a sensible stance By Matt Clabeaux, April 8, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Letter: Candidates must address realities of climate change By John S. Szalasny, February 14, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Burning of fossil fuels is heating up our planet By David Kowalski, February 12, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: State is on the right track in pursuing clean energy By Ellen C. Banks, February 6, 2016
Buffalo News Another Voice: Failure to reduce our use of oil is a selfish act By David Baker, February 4, 2016
Buffalo News Opinion: Join Niagara Square rally to address climate change By Richard Steinberg, September 22, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion: We need to embrace clean energy sources By Bill Nowak, September 20, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion: Turbines won’t destroy life along Lake Ontario By Larry Beahan, September 20, 2015
The Pope’s Encyclical is drawing worldwide attention to the climate crisis. Here in Buffalo, writers have been busy adding their voices and calling for action. Thank you to these writers and to the Buffalo News for publishing their work.
Buffalo News Opinion: Pope is exactly right on environmental point By Lucille Gervase, August 4, 2015
Buffalo News Another Voice: We should heed counsel of the pope By Judy Fitzgerald, July 28, 2015
Buffalo News Nature Watch: We must take seriously the threat of global warming by Gerry Rising, July 19, 2015
Buffalo News Another Voice: Pope Francis puts his weight behind a call for swift action on climate change By Robert M. Ciesielski, chairman of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter’s Energy Committee, July 20, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Let’s pay attention to pope’s wise words By Mary Herbst, July 4, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: We need to take care of global community By Sister M. Jean Sliwinski, July 4, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: World should embrace Pope Francis’ message By Mary O’Herron, July 3, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Let’s heed pope’s call and protect our planet By Ann Craven, July 1, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Pope’s message on climate justice is encouraging but incomplete By Jim Mang, June 29, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: It is important to talk about the pope’s message By Roger Cook, June 28, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Pope’s encyclical on environment deserves plaudits, more coverage By Neil A. Walkowski, June 27, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Try reading the encyclical before passing judgment By Sister Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ, June 26, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Pope’s message inspires us to make the world better By Sister Eileen O’Connor, June 25, 2015
Buffalo News Opinion Letter: Pope’s message can influence us to do better in small ways By Daniel Cimino, June 24, 2015
Buffalo News Another Voice: Pope’s encyclical resonates with people of other faith By Patricia K. Townsend, June 21, 2015
Pope Francis, in sweeping encyclical, calls for swift action on climate change By Jim Yardley and Laurie Goodstein – NEW YORK TIMES Published in Buffalo News World and Nation, June 18, 2015
The Buffalo News Opinion
Letter: Although it’s cold here, planet is still warming March 1, 2015
The front-page illustration titled “The big chill” in The News on Feb. 20 was an eye-catching reminder of the extremely cold temperatures we experienced at the beginning of 2015. January’s high temperatures of all but seven of the days were below the long-term average, as were all but two of the 20 days in February thus far.
Some may interpret such extended cold spells as evidence against global warming. However, that view is incorrect.
Global warming is assessed by measuring temperatures at numerous locations on land around the world as well as in the oceans that make up more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface. Measurements are made over time and the global average temperature is determined.
The Buffalo area comprises only a tiny fraction of the surface of the globe, and so local temperatures make only a small contribution to the global average temperature.
Despite the local “big chill,” the planet continued to warm in January. In fact, the global average temperature was the second-highest since records began in 1880, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This finding follows in the wake of 2014 as the hottest year on record and the 38th consecutive year of above-average global temperatures.
NOAA displayed its global analysis of January temperatures on a world map showing that the New York State region, including Buffalo, was “cooler than average.” In contrast, however, the Western United States and even parts of Alaska showed above-average warming, as did most other regions on land and in oceans around the globe.
NOAA’s map can be viewed at http://www.1.usa.gov/1LyVEXt.
David Kowalski, Snyder
