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Thankfully, the village was evacuated already, but one person is missing and everyone else’s homes are destroyed.

Make no mistake: this is a climate disaster.

Watch the video here: theguardian.com/world/2025/may…

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Swiss glacier collapse destroys parts of village

Numerous homes in Blatten devastated after huge cloud of ice and rubble inundates evacuated town
Guardian staff reporter (The Guardian)

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And yet, German state media outlets insist on "cause unclear" and avoid any vocabulary relateting to climate change. (Most others make the connection though.)
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The BBC is pretty clear that it's climate change:

"Climate change is causing the glaciers - frozen rivers of ice - to melt faster and faster, and the permafrost, often described as the glue that holds the high mountains together, is also thawing."

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Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten

Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
Imogen Foulkes (BBC News)
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The climate crisis is not a good look...literally

Climate and our skin — not the "hot girl summer" we were asking for!
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Yes. And stopping climate change should be a priority too. Maybe priority number one.
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Dornoch Academy pupils did a great job helping restore saltmarsh at a site on the Dornoch Firth last week.
They used plants grown on in a polytunnel at their school, gradually adapted the grasses to increased salt levels, before they were moved to their outdoor growing site. Green Shores are delighted to be working with them!
#Saltmarsh #NatureScot #NatureRestorationFund #NatureBasedSolutions
A tuft of newly planted saltmarsh grass in the foreground. Out of focus in the distance are people planting more grasses between a fence buried in the sand and the coast line.
#NatureBasedSolutions #saltmarsh #NatureRestorationFund #NatureScot

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Climbing Mt Snowdon
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It was so windy that the passenger train I was going to take up the slope was cancelled. I was surprised to see the supply train was running.
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New First Street analysis shows that, in a severe weather year, weather-related foreclosures could cost US lenders $1.2 billion per year, with potential losses projected to increase to $5.4 billion a year by 2035, driven largely by underinsured flood events and the increasing cost of insurance.

Read more here: firststreet.org/research-libra…

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Climate, the Sixth “C” of Credit

First Street™ research is transparent, peer reviewed, and proven against real environmental events. Use the Library to access First Street Research.
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Melting Arctic ice isn’t just bad for polar bears; it’s bad for us, too.
A warmer Arctic and changing circulation patterns affect coastlines, crops, and climate patterns around the world.

Watch the Global Weirding video here: youtube.com/watch?v=Kz0V3mTgsa…

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🐔 Good news: In Zambia, a resilient new chicken breed called the Zambro is helping farmers adapt to extreme heat and drought. These hardy birds grow quickly, lay plenty of eggs, and require less food and water.

🍚 Not-so-good news: In Japan, a rice shortage two years after a record-breaking heat wave is a stark reminder of how climate change affects even the most basic foods. Japan may import 20x more rice this year than in 2024, raising concerns for both food security and local farmers.

🥕 What you can do: Nearly 40% of the world’s food is wasted as nearly 2 billion people go hungry--and it's a big source of heat-trapping gas emissions, too! From smarter storage and meal planning to food-sharing apps and policy advocacy, reducing food waste is an effective climate action we can all be part of.

Read the full newsletter here: talkingclimate.ca/p/climate-on…

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Climate on our plates

Zambia's resilient chickens, Japanese rice shortages, and why tackling food waste is a powerful climate solution
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Easier and better not to eat chicken at all. Problem solved.
Remember meat production plays an important role in climate change.
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More evidence that recent cuts to health, science and climate don't reflect what voters want:

New research from the Yale Program on Climate Communication finds 75% of registered US voters want federal agencies to maintain or increase efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming.

Read more: climatecommunication.yale.edu/…

Graph demonstrating that 75% of registered US voters want federal agencies to maintain or increase efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming

A majority of registered voters want federal agencies to increase their efforts to protect people from the health harms of global warming - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

55% said federal agencies should do more to protect people from the health harms of global warming.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

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Would you like to know more about climate action? Good news: Leeds University just launched a brand-new free four-week course!

Designed for individuals passionate about addressing the climate crisis while creating a sustainable future that is just and equitable for all, this course highlights the need for climate action to promote fairness for vulnerable communities and shows how practical solutions can drive real change and contribute to a fairer world.

Learn more and sign up here: futurelearn.com/courses/climat…

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Most likely what motivates to action or withdrawal varies person to person.

I asked AI: Does fear motivate grassroots policy action?

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Jane Austen II

Of course we had to exit through the gift shop at the Jane Austen house in Chawton. Here's Ellen with a couple of things we bought:


The mug says "Obstinate, headstrong girl!" which, of course, describes Ellen is from Pride & Prejudice.

Actually, the tea towel was purchased at Winchester Cathedral, which Ellen visited while I was biking the Hampshire Hilly Hundred. Austen is buried in the cathedral, and here are some photos that Ellen took:

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Protect the National Climate Assessment

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Yabbut, I saw a post on Facebook from my dad's uncle saying this was all Bidon's fault

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Jane Austen’s house in Chawton

On our way home from Winchester, we stopped at Jane Austen's house in Chawton. She lived there for 8 years with her mother and sister Cassandra, and wrote 6 of her novels there.

This is the tiny table, in the dining room, where she did her writing. It's interesting that she did her writing in a "public" room of the house, rather than her bedroom.


First editions of her books were on display:

A room near the exit was devoted to movie and TV adaptations of Austen's novels. Scripts of the 1995 version of P&P, and handwritten notes from a (probably important) person involved in the production are displayed, and can be glimpsed in this video. There are also some photos of members of the cast trying on Regency costumes. And of course the famous yellow tartan from Clueless. The number of adaptations speaks to Austen's enduring popularity.

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Jane Austen adaptations


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Can immersive media spark climate conversations? Yes!

New research by Marijn Meijers and colleagues shows VR, video, and articles (in that order) can stimulate climate conversations for up to two weeks after exposure.

The authors conclude that immersive experiences offer natural entry points, sparking immediate conversations and sustaining them over time.

And, they cite my TED talk :)

Read more here: sciencedirect.com/science/arti…

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Climate change isn’t only a "tree hugger" issue—it’s a human issue.
Don’t get me wrong, I love to hug trees with the best of them. But if you’re human and live on Earth, climate change is already affecting you, whether you know it or not.

youtube.com/watch?v=FeREfZCsx-…

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Join us for a muddy conservation day at the coast.
Green Shores is restoring saltmarsh on the North shore of the Eden Estuary on June 17 & 18 and we need volunteer helpers. See the poster (info also in Alt text) for more information and to sign up. Please boost and share 🌱
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Green shores. Volunteers needed: Eden Estuary salt marsh restoration. 9:30 am to 1 pm 17th and 18th of June 2025. Get in touch to sign up. Why restore salt marshes? They act as buffers to coastal flooding and erosion, are valuable carbon stores, and home to rare biodiversity. The habitat is often degraded and fragmented, but we restore them to provide valuable wildlife habitat and help tackle climate change. Volunteers needed. We need volunteers to assist with digging and planting for saltmarsh restoration. Please bring old, warm, waterproof outdoor clothing, wellies, and drinks and snacks. Sign up and contact us. Please get in touch to sign up and for further details at the following email: greenshores@st-andrews.ac.uk.
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Climate action for our kids

Mothers care about climate change — and it's putting them and their kids at risk
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Wonderfully crafted message and post, hat tipped for clarity, for tone, for reach, and for target audience. Impressive and admirable. No notes, just wishing you the strength, reach and funding to grow your efforts.

As an example to do better its pretty good too. Sheesh.

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Climate determines how, when, and where we grow crops — as well as how we allocate water, design infrastructure, plan for risk, and much more.

Climate info isn’t optional: it’s necessary. And when it’s changing so quickly, it’s even more vital. Without it, we're driving blindfolded into the future.

Read more here: nytimes.com/2025/05/12/climate…

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Great news! This documentary by Fugue State Films called Cowboy and Preacher was broadcast nationally on PBS World and is now available to watch online for free. The film follows rancher and retired pastor Tri Robinson and explores the space where Christianity and environmentalism meet.

Watch the documentary here: watch.showandtell.film/watch/c…

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Show&Tell

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Climbing Mt Snowdon

Back in April, my friend Taylor visited. We spent a few days in Wales and Liverpool. While there, we climbed Mt Snowdon.

We parked the car at Pen y Pass, went up the Pyg track and came down the Miners’ track.

It was windy near the summit, but otherwise it was a great day for the climb.

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Biking to Cambridge
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That does look like a great trip, Dirk. The photos are few, but fascinating. Just look at that stone courtyard floor in Cambridge! Mind-boggling how they built that. And RAF Steeple Morden is a history lesson in itself. Very cool.
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