A climate scorecard provides a picture of how marine life will fare as oceans become warmer, which is projected to continue over the 21st century For 20 years, captain Gail Atkinson fished out of Nova Scotia’s Cape Sable Island, just southwest of Canada’s lobster capital, Barrington Passage. Lobster Fishing Area 34, as it’s known, is... Continue Reading →
Climate change has produced a number of threats to wildlife. Over time, changing rainfall patterns have transformed habitats and forced animals to move. Increasing temperatures are causing mass die-off events during heat waves and making it hard for animals to find food. Drought is recurring in parts of the continent. The increased frequency means there’s... Continue Reading →
Climate change and wildlife: 3 studies that reveal the devastating toll on Africa’s animals
Letter urges sponsors provide ‘corporate climate political influencing statements’ after 630 lobbyists attend Cop27 Senior Democratic senators have written to the head of the United Nations warning that public trust in global negotiations on climate action is at risk because of the scale of corporate lobbying – and new controls are needed. Sheldon Whitehouse of... Continue Reading →
Democratic senators warn UN secretary general of eroding public trust in Cop
TH!RD ACT – HOLIDAY
Official Title: Gather Up! We’re Sending Holiday Cards to Dirty Bank CEOs (sharing an email we received...) Throughout Third Act’s first year, you’ve heard how the big four banks—Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo—are bankrolling the climate crisis. After the banks’ infuriatingly disappointing participation in the Egypt Climate Conference, where they worked to... Continue Reading →
Filmed over four years of hope and crisis, TO THE END captures the emergence of a new generation of leaders and the movement behind the most sweeping climate change legislation in U.S. history. Award-winning director Rachel Lears (Knock Down The House) follows four exceptional young women— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, activist Varshini Prakash, climate policy writer... Continue Reading →
To The End | Official Trailer | In Theaters NOW!
Will post part #2 in a few days..., however this news list is long and know that it is hand-picked as the most crucial and/or climate solutions based news articles of the last four to five weeks (going back to early November). Climate News now is very worrisome, disappointing, and now serves as a call... Continue Reading →
Climate News Articles to Read… Part #1 of 2
In 2015, Freddie went to the Sri Lankan jungle to build an internationally award-winning bamboo hotel, Wild Coast Lodge. Living in a local village for nearly three years, he saw how special bamboo was, with all the offcuts being taken home by the villagers to build fences and furniture. In 2016, Marc joined him on... Continue Reading →
Planboo
Green Matters Green Matters is for people looking to live more sustainably, fight the climate crisis, and learn about environmental justice. Our coverage brings awareness to issues surrounding the climate crisis — as well as solutions. We hope to inspire you to make simple changes to your daily habits and lifestyle, and also to empower... Continue Reading →
Green Matters
This piece highlights the merits of the fossil fuel divestment approach. My next piece covers an alternative view, evaluating the advantages of engagement with fossil fuel companies. A decade ago, noted environmentalist Bill McKibben had a radical-sounding idea. To save the planet, we needed to “revoke the social license of the fossil fuel industry.” His... Continue Reading →
The Case For Fossil Fuel Divestment
New York's Environmental Bond Act, Boulder's climate tax passes; CA's Prop 30 fails Georgia’s Amendment 2: Temporary Property Tax Change for Disaster Areas Measure won 92% to 8%. New York’s Proposal 1, the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act passed 67%-33%. It authorizes $4.2 billion in general obligation bonds for projects... Continue Reading →
Climate Politics Almanac: Results of the Climate Ballot Initiatives
Massive floods have been sweeping the globe lately. British Columbia flood of 2021, Pakistan flood of 2022, Hurricane Ian, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Kentucky, Yellowstone National Park flood, and floods in California are all recent examples of such tragic flooding. And many are blaming climate change. But at the same time, we’re also seeing record... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 