The video "EXXON Mobil CEO Has A Horrible Idea About Climate Change #TYT" discusses the comments made by the CEO of ExxonMobil, Darren Woods, regarding climate change. The video criticizes Woods' stance, arguing that his views on climate change are misguided and harmful. Specifically, the video highlights that Woods claimed climate change is "manageable" and... Continue Reading →
Agroforestry to benefit farmers and help achieve environmental targets
The Irish Agroforestry Forum (IAF) has recently launched its website to foster collaborations and act as an information hub tailored to the growing interest in agroforestry. Agroforestry includes the growing of trees on farmland within a wide range of spatial configurations, and can support climate mitigation and resilience as well as providing other environmental benefits,... Continue Reading →
Retirement Age: Mastering Life and Learning while Destroying Destinies!
Good morning! When you retire or continue working past retirement age, I believe it's the perfect time to go back to school or get involved in self-directed learning (SDL) activities. Let me explain why: Mastering a Skill Takes Time It typically takes 6-8 years to truly master a skill or subject, whether through formal education... Continue Reading →
This site provides two databases of climate change caselaw. Cases in the databases are organized by type of claim and are searchable. In many cases, links are available to decisions, complaints, and other case documents. Compiled by Sabin Center for Climate Change Law - Source Go to Databases...
Climate Change Litigation Databases
Update to this 3-year old article: The Case For Fossil Fuel Divestment
The update follows this archived article below! This piece highlights the merits of the fossil fuel divestment approach. My next piece covers an alternative view, evaluating the advantages of engagement with fossil fuel companies. A decade ago, noted environmentalist Bill McKibben had a radical-sounding idea. To save the planet, we needed to “revoke the social... Continue Reading →
Around the world, at a local level, people are adapting in surprising ways, especially in some of the poorest countries. Foods have become more severe and damaging in Bangladesh in recent decades, with up to a third of the country submerged for some time every year. Mohammed Rezwan saw opportunity where others saw only disasters.... Continue Reading →
creating floating connectivity…
We are facing a deteriorating state of public and personal health, a collapsing ecosystem as evidenced by the alarming rate of species extinction—and the clear failure of government agencies and politicians to address any of these emergencies. Should we throw up our hands and declare the situation hopeless? Definitely not. On the contrary, now is precisely... Continue Reading →
Grassroots Rising
The FUTURE OF EARTH – (If these die out, we will too)
The Vital Importance of Earth's Key Species: A BBC Science Focus Review In a world where the delicate balance of ecosystems is constantly under threat, it is crucial to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of some of Earth's most essential species. The BBC Science Focus special edition magazine, 'The FUTURE OF EARTH,' sheds light... Continue Reading →
Project Drawdown: 100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming
What if we took out more greenhouse gases than we put into the atmosphere? This hypothetical scenario, known as "drawdown," is our only hope of averting climate disaster, says strategist Chad Frischmann. In a forward-thinking talk, he shares solutions to climate change that exist today -- conventional tactics like the use of renewable energy and... Continue Reading →
Project Drawdown: FARMLAND RESTORATION
RANKING AND RESULTS BY 2050 #23 14.08 GIGATONS REDUCED CO2 $72.2 BILLION NET COST $1.34 TRILLION NET SAVINGS Around the world, farmers are walking away from lands that were once cultivated or grazed because those lands have been “farmed out.” Agricultural practices depleted fertility, eroded soil, caused compaction, drained groundwater, or created salinity by over-irrigation.... Continue Reading →
Project Drawdown: New Leaders Making Big Moves
Official Title: New Leaders Making Big Moves: The Culture-makers Opening Up New Possibilities for Climate Action Traditionally we’ve looked toward politicians and business leaders to take the climate action the world needs. But today, we need to look to new leaders and new sectors to make big moves. In this panel, we’ll use the live... Continue Reading →