The Interconnected Crises of Agriculture and Extreme Heat: A Call to Address the Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency

This post is based on two separate climate news articles I read over the weekend... The recent headlines highlighting a study on climate change's impact on agriculture and the unseasonable extreme heat events in the western United States are not isolated incidents. They are deeply interconnected manifestations of the ongoing Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency.... Continue Reading →

2024/09/23

The Secret Life of Secrets: Why Keeping Quiet Is the New Cool or Maybe Not!

Uncover how honesty and trust shape your journey to maturity Have you ever tried to keep a goldfish alive? No matter how hard you try, sometimes they just float belly-up. Keeping secrets can feel a lot like that goldfish—you've got to handle them carefully, or things could go sideways fast. The Secret Starts Here Once... Continue Reading →

2024/09/23

Viva La Salsa (A Tribute to Latin Music)

A Night to Remember: Live Concert Album from Puerto Rico Featuring Tito Allen, Luigi Texidor, Adalberto Santiago, Elias Lopez, and Endel Dueño When it comes to capturing the vibrant spirit and infectious rhythms of Puerto Rican music, few live albums can match the energy and star power of this latest release. Recorded during an unforgettable... Continue Reading →

2024/09/22

Nightmares On Wax Boiler Room London DJ Set

Nightmares On Wax Takes Over Boiler Room London: A Deep Dive into an Unforgettable DJ Set By Tito Alvarez September 22, 2024 If you're a fan of downtempo beats, lush soundscapes, and seamlessly blended tracks that transport you to another realm, then Nightmares On Wax's recent Boiler Room set in London is an experience you... Continue Reading →

2024/09/22

Transforming concert energy into climate action with AJR’s Adam Mett

(NEW YORK, NY) - Multi-platinum indie pop band AJR empowered thousands of fans to take action against the climate crisis during their Maybe Man Tour this summer. In collaboration with Planet Reimagined and REVERB, AJR generated over 35,000 fan climate actions on their tour, highlighting local environmental campaigns and inviting fans to get involved on... Continue Reading →

2024/09/22

Personal cooling device overcomes AC’s flaws

Low-cost gadget that absorbs heat radiating from skin could be an energy-efficient, quiet way to keep cool with windows open for fresh air In a world facing increasingly hot summers, cooling technologies can be life-savers. But cranking up air-conditioning only adds more planet-warming gases to the atmosphere. Researchers in China say they have now developed... Continue Reading →

2024/09/22

Bridging Divides: Why “DEADLOCK: An Election Story” Matters Now More Than Ever

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 →

2024/09/21

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 →

2024/09/21

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 →

2024/09/21

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 →

2024/09/21

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 →

2024/09/21