Dr. Mary Louise Hanson Pritchard: Celebrating 100 Years of Life Science and Service
There is a virtual and on-site Symposium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Morrill Hall on July 16-18, 2024 celebrating the 100th...
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ALL BLOG POSTS
Bruce Johnson
- Feb 14
The climate solutions worth funding — now
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...
Bruce Johnson
- Feb 20, 2021
Global Warming and Winter Blasts
More than half the country is reeling from an epic winter blast with power failures and suffering. While some of the national news media...
Bruce Johnson
- Sep 15, 2020
Climate Justice
When we think of climate change and the challenges it creates for humanity, we may typically see cold statistics and graphs of the...
Bruce Johnson
- Sep 15, 2020
Helping Ag Help The World
While for now the Nebraska legislature has voted to turn down any policy relating to a climate action and preparedness plan, there are...
Bruce Johnson
- Sep 15, 2020
July 23 LB283 Debate
July 23, 2020 saw LB 283 up for first round debate in the Nebraska Legislature. The bill would have directed the University of Nebraska...
Donald Wilhite
- Sep 15, 2020
Nebraska Must Plan for a Changing Climate: Passing LB 283 is a First Step
In April, I published an opinion piece (A Tale of Two Crises, 4/14/20) that pointed out numerous similarities between the current...
Tom Hoegemeyer
- Feb 9, 2020
A Bold New Vision For Our American Heartland
There is a Biblical Proverb which says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” In these times of difficulty for production...
Bruce Johnson
- Jan 22, 2020
Elder Climate Legacy Fact Sheet is now available!
Our updated “ECL Fact Sheet: Climate Change and its Implications for Nebraska” is now available (link to document). It’s a wealth of...
Alan Moeller
- Dec 5, 2019
Local View: Planting hope for the future
“Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children” --- Native American Proverb. This...
Bruce Johnson
- Nov 15, 2019
This is a dark time for America
“Monday marks a dark day among those of us who believe in us in working with allies to share the burden of solving tough...
Bruce Johnson
- Aug 20, 2019
Who is this Greta Thunberg?
So…just who is this Greta Thunberg..? If you don’t know her already, you soon will know her as a 16-year old Swedish student who is...
Alan Moeller
- Jul 21, 2019
Shame on Me!
Most have heard the proverb, “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me”. Literally, this means after being tricked once,...
Alan Moeller
- May 22, 2019
LB243: The Future of Nebraska's Soils
The Nebraska Elder Climate Legacy group (ECL) thanks Senator Timothy Gragert for his leadership and tenacity in steering LB 243 the...
Bruce Johnson
- Apr 25, 2019
The Evidence Mounts!
In mid-March, Nebraska became the latest part of the world to experience a devastating natural disaster as a bomb cyclone tore and...
Bruce Johnson
- Jan 21, 2019
New Climate Bills Introduced to Nebraska Legislature
The 2019 Nebraska Legislature will be addressing climate-related bills. LB243, creation of the Healthy Soils Taskforce has been...
Bruce Johnson
- Jan 15, 2019
NEBRASKA’S CHANGING CLIMATE—HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 4TH NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT
No raging fires, coastal storm surges, or hurricanes in Nebraska.But changing climate and greater weather extremes here for us in...
Omaha World Herald Editorial Staff
- Nov 30, 2018
Omaha World Herald Editorial: Report describes climate challenges; Nebraskans should collaborate on
Weather in the northern Great Plains, which include Nebraska, has long presented big challenges. Winters bring snow and ice. Tornadoes...
Donald Wilhite
- Oct 30, 2018
Local View: Nebraska must act on climate change
Despite warnings from numerous sources (including a 2014 report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Nebraska has been complacent...
Donald Wilhite
- Jul 11, 2018
It is Time for Nebraska to Prepare for Climate Change
It is time for Nebraska to prepare for climate change. Donald Wilhite wrote an opinion article for the Omaha World-Herald pertaining to...
Bruce Johnson
- Oct 16, 2017
Welcome to the Nebraska Elder Climate Legacy Initiative!
Welcome to the Nebraska Elder Climate Legacy Initiative! We are excited about its potential. Many elders we talk to are troubled by the...
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