Ex-NASA Scientist James Hansen: There is a Clear Link Between Climate Change & Stronger Hurricanes

Dr. James Hansen has been called the "father of climate change awareness." 

'The father of climate change awareness' -
Dr James Hansen.

In 1988, Hansen first warned about the dangers of global warming when he testified before Congress. At the time, he was the top climate scientist at NASA, where he headed the Goddard Institute for Space Studies. 

We speak with world-renowned climatologist Dr. James Hansen on what role climate change played in unleashing Hurricane Harvey.

Read the Democracy Now story - “Ex-NASA Scientist James Hansen: There is a Clear Link Between Climate Change & Stronger Hurricanes.”

Climate change, God and Catholics move closer

Pope Francis - his climate
 change call to Catholics.

Climate change, God and Catholics have always been somewhat remote, until now.

The leader of the Catholic legions, Pope Francis, has now encouraged followers around the world to think about their role in worsening climate change and within that how they should respond.

A story on Democracy Now headed: “Pope Francis Calls for Action on Climate Change & Capitalism on a Planet ‘Exploited by Human Greed’” tells us about this encouraging decision by the Pope.