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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Be thankful it's not causing flooding as in West Virginia.

Rain, glorious rain.
It's been a while since much of the area was covered in it all at the same time.
Need it.
115 degree heat coming back to America's 1930s Dust Bowl.

It will be exceptionally hot across the Southeast and Southern Plains where 105-115 degree heat indices can be expected. With the addition of 75-80 degree overnight lows, heat related illnesses will be of concern over the next few days, especially for those without adequate
This is exactly the situation that scientists have warned that a rapidly warming climate, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, will increase flood risks in communities like these in West Virginia. We ignore these threats at our own peril.

FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Hinkleville, West Virginia! Flooding is already occurring, with several reports of swift water rescues and significant flooding of structures! If you are in this warning do NOT attempt to travel unless it is to escape floodwaters or follow evacuation
How the natural gas industry underplayed the powerful climate impacts of methane: "The oil and gas industry has known for decades that its wells were releasing far more planet-warming methane than companies acknowledged, according to industry documents" @HirokoTabuchi @nytimes
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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).






















