THE ROCKY FILES: THE POWER OF PEOPLE
Rocky Kistner
There is nothing more impactful than stories about people on the front lines of climate change and environmental assaults. The fishermen, the farmers, the residents battling refinery pollution and bureaucracies. From the boreal forests of northern Alberta to the polluted refineries of the Gulf of Mexico, I have seen their story-telling power resonate with people all over the world. This site is meant to be a collaboration with people of all walks of life and all regions. Join me and tell your stories. We have the power to make change.
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UK on fire.
With record-breaking heatwaves, France just had its warmest July on record.
Systematic collection of weather data basically began in Western Europe, giving Europe the longest thermometer-based histories in the world.
After more than 250 years, the climate has changed.
Excellent reporting on our climate-changed future: “I’m not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures — on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event” @BenNollweather @washingtonpost
We’ll soon get a glimpse of future temperatures, thanks to this record El Niño
It will act like a climate time machine, temporarily pushing temperatures to levels that otherwise might not be felt for a decade or so.
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In the western Pacific, coral reefs are starting to die. Scientists are linking it to a global super El Niño and climate change: “We expect this to get worse and worse and worse until the end of this year...This is just the tip of the iceberg.” https://tinyurl.com/bde8x5rm @dgelles
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Arlyn Schipper Iowa farmer
Ex-Navy Seal Troy Van Meek and his wife Amy talk about their Iowa solar company
Exxon spill Mayflower, AR
Paying the Price: Tar Sands Oil Communities in Canada Suffer From Health Problems
Awards
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Edward R. Murrow
Radio-Television Digital News Association Edward R. Murrow award For investigative reporting on U.S. congressional travel violations, American Public Media’s Marketplace and American RadioWorks (2006) -
George Polk
George Polk award for national television reporting“The Great American Bailout," associate producer PBS Frontline (1991) -
Investigative Reporters & Editors
Investigative Reporters and Editors national television award"That's What Friends Are For," Investigation of AIDS charity abuses by Dionne Warwick’s foundation, reporter and producer, ABC New Day One (1993).






















