RIP Michael Jackson: King of Pop and Environmental Justice Leader too?

Today in hoods all across the country, people are pouring out a little "Jesus juice" for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Jackson unexpectedly passed away yesterday after going into cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. While the last days for Jackson were riddled in financial and legal drama, checktheweather.net is taking a moment to honor Michael "the real peter pan" Jackson for his work to address environmental degradation, and human rights. AllMichaelJackson.com...

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Climate Rally at Capitol Hill Tomorrow!

Tomorrow (Friday) is a big day! The House of Congress will vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act tomorrow! as we stated in the previous article there is a LOT of work that needs to be done with this bill to make it better. Let's make sure our voices are heard loud and CLEAR. Checktheweather.net will live blog from the Rally scheduled tomorrow at 1pm. If you are in the DC Area come on out and join us. At 1:00 PM, we'll converge at the...

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The Climate Bill: Is it the ACES or a Joker?

Over the past few months the environmental policy world has been all a buzz over the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). The Bill is also affectionately known as the Waxman-Markey bill, named after the two senators who introduced the bill this Spring. The bill is being sold to the American people as THE Bill that will create the first steps to real solutions on Climate Change. However, there are many environmental justice, economists,...

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New Music By Real Artists

This Tuesday was a beast for new music. Not only did we get new music from Dead Prez,but also Grand Puba, Bjork and rock group, Dinosaur Jr. This week we decided to take a look at some of the hottest new albums of the week and find out who's making that music to save the world to. Check out this Playlist and let us know what ya think! new eco-jams of the week! Support Good Music. All the artists above have new albums that just came out this Tuesday.Click...

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600 Neighborhoods Have Elevated Air Cancer Risk...Does Yours?

According to data provided by the Environmental Protection Agency millions of people in about 600 neighborhoods are breathing in concentrated amounts of toxic air pollutants. These pollutants are placing people at a greater risk of contracting cancer. There is a 100 in 1 million cancer risk level produced by 80 carcinogenic substances in these areas produced by automobiles, factories, and other sources. The national average is 36 in 1 million, according...

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African Youth Unite for Climate Justice!

Check this video out, Nia Robinson, Director of the Environmental Justice and Climate Change was able to go to South Africa to train youth activists as part of 350.org's international campaign for real solutions to Climate Change. Read the article below to find out about Phil Aroneanu of 350.org's experience on his trip to South Africa.By Phil Aroneanu July, 24th on Itsgettinghotinhere.org We came from throughout the continent and beyond — from fishing communities in Zanzibar to townships in South Africa, from villages in Zambia to teeming capital...

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New Music Tuesday: Dead Prez Goes Green for the People

Last week, Checktheweather.net got the opportunity to sit down with legendary rap duo, Dead Prez. You may remember them from songs like "It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop" and "Mind Sex". The dynamic Florida raised, Brooklyn based duo are back again with their latest album The Pulse of the People: Turn off the Radio Vol. 3. During our conversation with M1, we discussed the concept behind Pulse of the People and what makes it a "Green" Hip-hop album. CTW:What...

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McNair Wagner: A Southern Gentleman With Earthly Endeavors

Earlier this week Checktheweather.net caught up with McNair Wagner, CEO and Founder of Earth Endeavors, a environmentally focused marketing firm. We wanted to find out more about this young and single entrepreneur. Read our interview with McNair and hear how he is putting a green spin on Atlanta Nightlife. CTW: When did you start Earth Endeavors and why? MW:I started Earth Endeavors in April of 2008. I looked over the [green] movement and my own...

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Big Thoughts From KGreen! Is Whole Foods Fronting on the Hood?

Bigthink.com interviewed Youth Climate and Environmental Justice Activist and Checktheweather.net Founder, Kari "K.Green" Fulton as part of the website's series of leadership profiles. Checktheweather.net will be bringing you the whole series of Big Thoughts by the one and only Ms.K.Green. Today's topic:"Why can't I find any organic fruit in the hood." Check it out and tell us what you think...

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