AI Generated Summary In an era where political polarization seems to dominate every headline, a groundbreaking program seeks to change the narrative. DEADLOCK: An Election Story brings together a diverse panel of influential figures from the legal, political, media, and cultural spheres to confront complex ethical dilemmas during a fictional presidential election in the state... Continue Reading →
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn’t fast enough
NEW YORK (AP) — Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon. Emissions of heat-trapping gases and temperatures have been rising and... Continue Reading →
Resiliencia Latina: Preservando Nuestra Identidad Cultural ante la Emergencia Climática
posted last year, updated today... "La versión en español sigue después de la versión en inglés." Note the music video on the dangers of our shared Ecological Emergency on the Amazon! Greetings, fellow Latinas and Latinos, As I reach out to you today, I deeply reflect on an integral part of my identity—a Climate Rumbero.... Continue Reading →
The Psychology of Fear and Aggression in Climate Action
Posted previously, updated today... Understanding the Resistance: Why Some People Fear Climate Action and Attack Advocates Climate change stands as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, demanding immediate and concerted efforts to mitigate its effects. The urgency is underscored by rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and the loss of biodiversity. Despite... Continue Reading →
The waste food upcycled into new products
The waste food going to landfills is an invisible but important part of greenhouse gas emissions. Could discarded scraps be turned into new food instead? In a two-storey building on the harbour at Refshaleøen, Copenhagen, there is chocolate being tempered in the kitchen; upstairs, plates of tacos and protein bars are being served. This isn't... Continue Reading →
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever
Methane concentrations in Earth's atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities, including fossil fuel use, agriculture, and landfills and other waste. The world has not hit the brakes on methane emissions, a powerful driver of climate change. More than 150... Continue Reading →
The Illusion of 2050 Net-Zero Goals: Climate Denial in Action
In the face of the rapidly escalating Climate and Ecological Emergency, the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for many industries feels less like a solution and more like a dangerous form of climate denial. While companies in energy-intensive sectors, like the chemical industry, tout their ambition to reach net-zero by mid-century, such long-term... Continue Reading →
The Urgent Need for SDL in the Face of the Climate and Ecological Emergency
previous post - just updated... Self-Directed Learning (SDL) In this era of unprecedented environmental challenges, it has never been more crucial for each of us—especially older generations—to take an active role in educating ourselves about the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The world is changing rapidly, and the impacts of climate change are already disrupting ecosystems,... Continue Reading →