Democracy Now!: "Should Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld & CIA Officials Be Tried for Torture? War Crimes Case Filed in Germany"

Here Yes.

Restored Forests Breathe Life Into Efforts Against Climate Change - New York Times

Here Nice, gives one some hope about natural long-term carbon sequestration. Makes me want to move to Brazil on the Atlantic Coast and help with re-forestation.

Large Carnivore Species Doing Well in Europe

Here groovy news -- bodes well for our survival as well. Maybe we can all get along as Rodney King once speculated.

The Colbert Show Will Be Missed

Here Great article in the show. Some heavy quotes, "But the rise of Colbert reflects a distinct and disturbing cultural trend: our own regression from citizens capable of reforming our broken institutions to passive consumers who choose to regard civic decay as a source of entertainment."

"In his prophetic book, Postman warns that our growing dependence on TV has created a society whose standard of value is “whether or not something can grab and then hold the public’s attention. It is a society in which those things that do not conform — for example, serious literature, serious political debate, serious ideas, serious anything — are more likely to be compromised or marginalized than ever before.”

One could choose to become more engaged and active.

More on Colbert here

Perhaps considering doing this or this

Electric Cars Are the Way to Go

Here Funny how the headline contradicts the study. Shill writer.

Some good comments,

"Mark Renburke  Alfonso • 19 hours ago

How's this quote, direct from the study: "electric vehicles (EVs) powered by electricity from natural gas or wind, water, or solar power are best for improving air quality..." For more detailed info, read the latest blog post by Dr. David Reichmuth at the Union of Concerned Scientists website."

"OppChg  Leslie SC • a day ago

The report does not conclude at all what the headline says, rather it concludes electric cars are the BEST choice as they can reduce harmful pollution 50 to 70% over gasoline only vehicles. PNAS dot org and is titled "Life cycle air quality impacts of conventional and alternative light-duty transportation in the United States"

"progressive_beast  freewill.IS.liberty • a day ago

Unfortunately you are trying to convince narrow minded, inflexible fools about issues that are abundantly clear to most people. The research results and data on climate change show clearly and conclusively that greenhouse gases and global temperature are at record high levels for the past 800,000 and rising rapidly, with most of the rise in the last 100-200 years. There is absolutely no doubt about this any longer. But you have a small but vocal group of deniers that manipulate or outright falsify data to try to justify their absurd point of view. It is time to disconnect from these fools and focus on doing what is right for our country and our planet. Let the knuckle-draggers stay in their bunkers and keep believing that the earth is flat."

And my comment, "The headline should read "Powering Anything with Coal is the Worst Thing You Can Do: We've Got to Decrease Its Use Wherever We Can. In Some Regions It Can Even Make Electric Cars Less Green." 

That would be most accurate.

Map of Polar Bear Populations: 12.18.14 Where They're Stable, Increasing, and Decreasing

Here Be interesting to track this over time. See if the population can stabilize. Or, if it continues to shrink curse at the darn scientists  who tell us how many potentially very bad things affecting humanity are scientifically predictable and preventable.

Good data on December Storms & California Drought Status

Here. Need 6 more of these storms by April to relieve drought properly. These last two storms have helped. 8)

Lima climate talks: Final push amid ongoing divisions

Here  Yes, let's hope to set the tone and intention before Paris.

Wow... artist's representation of sunken cities of the West Coast

Here

Why Elders Smile - New York Times

Here. Among other things, less anxiety about the future (funny).
Happiness is strong in 20s, hits bottom around 50s, and peaks around 82-85. Something to (hopefully) look forward to.

Secretary General Expresses Optimism About Climate Meeting

Here And the 'good' news

UN predicting progress on the next accord. Hope so. Scientists still think it won't be enough. Such a beautiful world. Hoping we can pull out of the tailspin. Hoping strongly for the next generation's brilliance and mercy.

Holy sh*t "Melting Antarctica glaciers dropping Mount Everest worth of ice into sea"

Herehttp://www.inferse.com/20811/melting-antarctica-glaciers-dropping-mount-everest-worth-ice-sea-scientist-says/ 
"...scientists are growing concerned." Haha, but wtf. They've been concerned for decades. It's the petro-corrupt who need the growth.

Most and Least Corrupt Countries in the World

Here  Good for Denmark. Bad on N. Korea and Somalia.
Have heard really good things about New Zealand. Wish it weren't so far south.

Mediterranean Diet Keeps People 'Genetically Young'

Here