Blake Skylar

Blake is a writer and production manager, responsible for the daily assembly of the People's World home page. He has earned awards from the IWPA and ILCA, and his articles have appeared in publications such as Workday Minnesota, EcoWatch, and Earth First News. He has covered issues including the BP oil spill in New Orleans and the 2015 U.N. Climate Conference in Paris.

He lives in Pennsylvania with his girlfriend and their cats. He enjoys wine, books, music, and nature. In his spare time, he reviews music, creates artwork, and is working on several books and digital comics.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar

Environment

Devastating Quebec train crash reaffirms dangers of oil
July 9, 2013 By Blake Skylar
Whether the explosion's origins lie in criminal activity or not, the train crash follows a string of oil-related disasters this year, indicating how risky oil transport is.
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U.S.

Wildfire cuts path of death and destruction through Arizona
July 2, 2013 By Blake Skylar
The fire in Yarnell, Arizona, claimed the lives of 19 firefighters, burned 8,374 acres, and laid waste to hundreds of homes. And more firefighters are currently risking their lives to tame this blaze .
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Environment

Obama talks clean energy jobs, LA launches solar rooftop program
June 28, 2013 By Blake Skylar
President Obama included job creation in his climate change speech June 25, while Los Angeles launched the largest-ever urban solar rooftop program.
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Environment

Miami could become “American Atlantis;” Obama talks climate
June 25, 2013 By Blake Skylar
Even if slashing carbon output won't prevent the floodpocalypse that awaits Miami, it will certainly help. And President Obama made significant headway on that front today at a speech in Georgetown University.
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Arts

Richard Matheson dies, leaves behind legacy in literature
June 25, 2013 By Blake Skylar
Celebrated author Richard Matheson died on June 23 at the age of 87. His novels, which ranged from fantasy and science fiction to horror and westerns, earned him great critical praise.
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Environment

Emission Impossible: Obama plans to cut carbon output
June 21, 2013 By Blake Skylar
As part of a planned comprehensive climate change strategy, President Obama will announce an effort in July to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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Arts

“Man of Steel” is the definitive Superman
June 18, 2013 By Blake Skylar
How do you make a super-powered, cape-wearing alien work in the eyes of a cynical, seen-it-all-before 2013 audience?
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U.S.

Colorado fires blaze on as workers rush to fight them
June 18, 2013 By Blake Skylar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service an out of money to pay for firefighting equipment this year, after Congress only provided half of the total sum of money it has cost to fight wildfires so...
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