This is my own summary... Whenever weather expert Maiya May does one of these reports I immediately watch it... Hurricanes Helene and Milton: A Wake-Up Call for Our Changing Oceans The recent devastation brought on by Hurricanes Helene and Milton serves as a stark reminder of the profound changes occurring in our oceans. These powerful... Continue Reading →
The 2024 Living Planet Report: A Wake-Up Call for Global Biodiversity
This is one of the definitions of Ecological (Biodiversity) Emergency... The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have just released their biennial Living Planet Report for 2024, and the findings are nothing short of alarming. This comprehensive study, which meticulously analyzes trends in global biodiversity and planetary health, paints a... Continue Reading →
Restoring Trust: A New Era of Government Leadership and Hope
How compassionate leadership and unified action are rebuilding our faith in government during a time of crisis. Faith in Our Government: Restoring Trust in a Time of Crisis In these challenging times, when the Climate and Ecological Emergency is worsening, our relationship with government has begun to evolve—redefining what governance can mean for its citizens.... Continue Reading →
Latino Vote 2024: The Deciding Force in America’s Political Future
This is an excellent watch especially if you are a Latina/Latino... Hands-Down! Spanish version follows the English version and see next post in about 45 minutes from now at this venue. "Exploring the Power and Potential of the Latino Electorate in the Upcoming Presidential Election" As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a pivotal group of... Continue Reading →
Breaking Through the Noise: Combating Absurd Climate Conspiracies
"A Call for Honesty, Compassion, and Common Sense Amid a Climate Crisis" How absurd, how childish, how immature, how stupid... "Kamala Harris causing hurricanes by using a weather machine." These are conspiracies that not even a kindergarten child would dream up. How deranged do you have to be to follow the lies and misinformation of... Continue Reading →
Regarding That Racist Leader and the Hadean or Other Periods
Illegal aliens, immigrants, refugees, those people... Our planet began as a seething ball of molten rock around 4.6 billion years ago during the Hadean Eon. The fact that we exist today means that life emerged from complex chemical processes on Earth, perhaps with a helping hand from organic compounds delivered by meteorites from outer space.... Continue Reading →
Rescuing Our Planet: The Urgency of Our Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency
“The Earth is not just our home; it's our responsibility.” — Maya Albright As we approach 2025, the Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency demands a new level of attention—one that unites us through cooperation based on both common solutions and innovative, out-of-the-box strategies. The time for half-measures has passed; we must act decisively to preserve... Continue Reading →
The Dangerous Psychology of “Us vs. Them” Thinking
The "us vs. them" mentality, also known as in-group/out-group bias or tribalism, is a deeply ingrained psychological tendency that has been part of human nature for millennia. While this mindset may have served an evolutionary purpose in our distant past, it poses significant dangers in our modern, interconnected world — especially when facing global challenges... Continue Reading →
Climate Crisis: A Decade of Warnings and Record-Breaking Heat
The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture. With the world witnessing unprecedented heat and extreme weather events, the urgency to address environmental degradation has never been more apparent. In a recent insightful discussion, Dr. Michael Mann, the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, joined Katie Phang on... Continue Reading →
The Climate Crisis Conundrum: Why Science and Protests Aren’t Enough
The climate crisis continues to escalate at an alarming rate, despite decades of warnings from scientists and a surge in activism from concerned citizens, especially the youth. A recent documentary by DW, titled Climate Crisis: Why Science and Protests Aren't Enough, delves deep into the multifaceted reasons behind humanity's inadequate response to this existential threat.... Continue Reading →
The Inflation Reduction Act: A Two-Year Follow-Up on Clean Energy and Economic Transformation
Post pulled from Climate Tribe (.com)... Reflecting on the Impact, Challenges, and Recent Developments of the Largest Clean Energy Investment in History The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has reached its second anniversary, and it continues to be a monumental effort to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency while reshaping the U.S. economy. This transformative piece... Continue Reading →