Le Foll takes a deep breath and lets his eyes settle on me. “If nothing happens,” he says, “I fear we will have a forceful expansion of the desertification of soil. Global water and wind erosion of soil will be catastrophic. Secondly, I fear if we don’t move concretely forward with this project,... Continue Reading →
Already, there are hundreds of videos available on the Sustainable Development Goals. Here, Colm Regan presents his top 5. 1. Leave No One Behind 2. We the people 3. No Point in Going Halfway 4. Hurdles 5. Action towards 2030 One of a series of TED talks on SDG related issues and a good place to start. ... Continue Reading →
5 videos on the Sustainable Development Goals worth a view
One of the morbidly fascinating aspects of climate change is how much cognitive dissonance it generates, in individuals and nations alike. The more you understand the brutal logic of climate change — what it could mean, the effort necessary to forestall it — the more the intensity of the situation seems out of whack with the workaday... Continue Reading →
No country on Earth is taking the 2 degree climate target seriously
2030- SDG 2- Zero Hunger- Ted talks
A selection of Ted talks to understand how we can end hunger in the world. The second sustainable development goal for 2030. Source...
The Green New Deal will convert the old, gray economy into a new, sustainable economy that is environmentally sound, economically viable and socially responsible. It seeks to solve the climate crisis by combining quick action to get to net- zero greenhouse gas emissions and 100% renewable energy by 2030 along with an “Economic Bill of... Continue Reading →
The Green New Deal
Can wildlife adapt to climate change?
With rising temperatures and seas, massive droughts, and changing landscapes, successfully adapting to climate change is increasingly important. For humans, this can mean using technology to find solutions. But for some plants and animals, adapting to these changes involves the most ancient solution of all: evolution. Erin Eastwood explains how animals are adapting to climate... Continue Reading →
Why the Arctic is climate change’s canary in the coal mine…
The Arctic may seem like a frozen and desolate environment where nothing ever changes. But the climate of this unique and remote region can be both an early indicator of the climate of the rest of the Earth and a driver for weather patterns across the globe. William Chapman explains why scientists often describe the... Continue Reading →
What is climate change adaptation?
There are two main policy responses to climate change: mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation addresses the root causes, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation seeks to lower the risks posed by the consequences of climate changes. Both approaches will be necessary, because even if emissions are dramatically decreased in the next decreased, adaptation will still... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 