Folks, the news is bad. Humanity has crossed seven out of eight global thresholds needed to keep Earth stable and provide a good life for all, according to the Earth Commission report. 87.5% screwed (We Can Fix It, October 31, 2024) ‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high (Guardian, November… Continue reading Climate roundup: Well, this sucks
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Climate roundup: Tempests and protests
Hello friends. There's a lot going on this fall, especially in the US as we approach a presidential election, but let's make a pact to keep talking about climate change. Cite the facts. Refute disinformation. Don't let your friends and family feel isolated and alone in their grief or confusion; encourage them to talk too.… Continue reading Climate roundup: Tempests and protests
Climate roundup: The longest day of the year
Happy solstice, friends. There is a heat emergency in Philadelphia and much of the northeast right now. Stay cool, stay hydrated. It's officially going to be Too Hot Out There (Indignity, June 17, 2024) Interactive map: Heat risk (National Weather Service) Plastic Free July Every year, the Plastic Free Foundation declares Plastic Free July to… Continue reading Climate roundup: The longest day of the year
Climate roundup: Every week is Climate Week
Cities around the world observed Climate Week during September 17-24 with educational panels, rallies and marches, and calls for action. I'm still catching up on some of the recorded events I hoped to learn from--but there is no shortage of climate news at the end of this hot summer. Good news and bad news. Climate… Continue reading Climate roundup: Every week is Climate Week
Climate Roundup: October, I guess
News and links about climate policy and climate anxiety... but also climate fiction and video games!
Videos from Climate Week and beyond
The week of September 20 was designated Climate Week, recognized by organizations all over the world and web. Here's a round-up of Climate Week recordings from various organizations that I did my best to listen in on--challenging, sometimes, because they took place during the work week--plus one from a few weeks later. Imagine 2200: Climate… Continue reading Videos from Climate Week and beyond
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