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 →
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
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 →
Grassroots Rising
Original Post Date: 1.21.21 - Not all books age the same! 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... Continue Reading →
Eat for the Planet
Eat For The Planet is the leading podcast covering the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of food. About: WE NEED A RADICAL CHANGE IN THE WAY WE PRODUCE, DISTRIBUTE, AND CONSUME FOOD IF WE WANT TO AVERT AN ECOLOGICAL CRISIS AND HAVE A THRIVING HUMAN POPULATION ON EARTH BY THE YEAR 2050. Eat... Continue Reading →
Let’s prepare for our new climate…
As Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world -- local examples of thinking ahead. Source...
Climate change is about to upend the corporate world through weather-related disasters, regulation and lawsuits. Can businesses react and adapt in time? Read more here: The great disrupter Video Source (Suggest reading through some of the comments as well)
How can business survive climate change?
Community-powered solutions to the climate crisis…
Climate change is the epic challenge of our lives, and community leaders like Rahwa Ghirmatzion and Zelalem Adefris are already working on sustainable, resilient solutions. Through their organizations in Buffalo and Miami, they're focused on durable, affordable housing for under-resourced communities, the most vulnerable to the instability of climate change. Watch for a lesson on... Continue Reading →
Climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity and magnitude of disasters, leading to a higher number of deaths, injuries and increased economic losses. Nature-based solutions, such as conserving forests, wetlands and coral reefs, can help communities prepare for, cope with, and recover from disasters, including slow-onset events such as drought. Nature can be a cost-effective... Continue Reading →
Nature-based solutions to disasters
Just like the IPCC reports themselves, the way IPCC authors engage with the public should be based on the best available evidence. This is the first time such guidance has been produced for the world’s leading scientific body on climate change, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The handbook sets out six principles for... Continue Reading →
Communications handbook for IPCC scientists
This Legendary Florida Farm Has Changed The Way We Grow Food…
(Part 1 of 2) The #1 Place To Visit If You Want To Grow Food In Warm Climates! This latest video tour has been a goal of ours for quite some time. We bring you along to ECHO Global Farm in Fort Myers, FL, one of the first places to break open our passion for... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 