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ALL BLOG POSTS
We have all of the solutions to climate change we need. But which solutions are the most important to have the biggest and most timely...
Charles Francis
- Jan 9
Earth is Beyond Six of Nine Planetary Boundaries
ECL Member, Chuck Francis, serves on the Education/Outreach Committee for the Wachiska Audubon Society. He wrote this article which...
Rick Schneider
- Sep 4, 2023
Conserving Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
Abstract Climate change is already having significant impacts on species and ecosystems in a variety of ways including forcing species...
Bruce Johnson
- Aug 22, 2023
Thoughts on Alan’s Life
We lost a dear friend and ECL member on Monday August 14, 2023. Alan Moeller passed away peacefully with family at home after a valiant...
Chuck Francis
- Aug 11, 2023
Record Ocean Temperatures Put Earth in ‘Uncharted Territory’
By Chuck Francis, Education and Environment Committee This frightening headline in The Guardian recently should push climate concerns to...
Charles Francis
- Apr 22, 2023
We know how; will we?
Last month the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report. It is the strongest statement...
Bruce Johnson
- Mar 2, 2023
Policy Alert: Status of Nebraska’s Statewide Weather Monitoring System (MESONET)
On the legislative website for LB401, the written comments need to be made by Monday, March 13, by 12:00 noon to be in the hearing...
Bruce Johnson
- Feb 1, 2023
Converting to New Technology and the Energy Transformation in One’s own home
When it’s time to replace a home appliance, it’s a great time to move forward on our energy transition. Yes, the up-front cost will...
Alan Moeller and Bruce Johnson
- Oct 21, 2022
Agriculture Can Be Part of the Solution to Climate Challenges
The negative impacts of climate change and agrochemical contamination in our surface, ground, and drinking water are serious challenges...
Bruce Johnson
- Sep 28, 2022
Nebraska Youth Climate Summit
Grandparents and parents, the Nebraska Youth Climate Summit is being held for the 4th year in Lincoln at UNL’s Innovation campus on...
Alan Moeller
- Aug 13, 2022
Are We Making Good Decisions About Our Future?
It has been said, Seniors leave a footprint; Elders leave a legacy. In this provocative piece, Alan challenges us to consider our ‘elder...
Bruce Johnson
- May 7, 2022
The Future We Choose
It has been said: The biggest obstacle to climate action is not “climate deniers” but rather the countless numbers of people who are ...
Bruce Johnson
- Feb 23, 2022
2022 UNL Wisherd Award for Outstanding Community Service
Congratulations to our own Alan Moeller in receiving the 2022 UNL Wisherd Award for outstanding community service! UNL Emeriti give of...
Multiple
- Oct 29, 2021
Clean Energy Needs a Bipartisan Push
All, an excellent recent op ed in the Lincoln Journal Star written by two of Nebraska’s ‘up-and-coming leaders’ . And yes, they represent...
Bruce Johnson
- Sep 17, 2021
A Narrowing Window to Act on Climate Change
It’s time for elders to be heard by our elected officials. Our earthly home and the future of our democracy are at stake……. Inscribed...
Multiple
- Aug 25, 2021
Misinformation Campaign
This op-ed was originally distributed in July through the Nebraska Press Associatio. The authors are Ron Roeber, Roger Wehrbein, and Tom...
Jim O’Hanlon
- Apr 6, 2021
Dealing with Change and Action from an Elder’s Perspective
In my 80+ years on this good earth I have lived through the highest quality of life of any period of time in history. A primary, if...
Alan Moeller
- Apr 6, 2021
Less House More Home
My wife, Lana, shared with me a phrase she found interesting which read, “Less House More Home”. I could not keep from thinking about...
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