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…
Zambia's resilient chickens, Japanese rice shortages, and why tackling food waste is a powerful climate solutionKatharine Hayhoe (Talking Climate)
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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/…
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?
google.com/search?q=Does+fear+…
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:
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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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.
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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Mothers care about climate change — and it's putting them and their kids at riskKatharine Hayhoe (Talking Climate)
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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.
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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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.
Looking forward to being in the Bay Area May 18-19 to speak at Piedmont Community Church on Sunday & chat with Chris Field at Stanford on Monday.
Read more here: events.stanford.edu/event/a-co…
On May 19, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe will join Stanford Woods Institute Director Chris Field for a conversation on human and planetary health, her career as an atmospheric scientist, the importance of science communication, and why we should…Stanford University
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Who should pay for the climate crisis? A new study names names—and puts a multi-trillion-dollar price tag on the damage from extreme heat alone.
Good news: A new study offers rigorous evidence to support legal action against major polluters by identifying specific fossil fuel companies responsible for $28 trillion in climate damages.
Not-so-good news: In the U.S., the National Climate Assessment, which provides the essential, localized climate info needed for resilience planning, is being dismantled, with all 400 authors dismissed last week.
What you can do: It’s student move-out season—aka “mountains of stuff headed for landfills.” But it doesn’t have to be that way; dozens of campuses are reducing emissions and waste as well as helping local communities through recycling and donation drives.
Read more: talkingclimate.ca/p/fossil-fue…
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I've re-written, expanded, and updated my iconic 2018 Twitter thread explaining how we know without a shadow of a doubt that humans are causing climate change.
Click here to read it on Bluesky:
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@dana That would have been a great add to the thread.
I have this video that explains! vimeo.com/channels/1141380/151…
On November 14, 2015, Planet.org launched a campaign for "Earth" on Facebook, in an effort to raise awareness on the issue of Climate Change. The Future…Vimeo
Good news for today! The American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society are teaming up to support climate science in the US and fill the vacuum left by the cancellation of the support team and dismissal of the authors of the Sixth National Climate Assessment.
Specifically, they "invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the United States."
More here: news.agu.org/press-release/agu…
Congressionally mandated, the NCA draws on the latest scientific research to evaluate how climate change is affecting the United States.AGU News
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in reply to Dr. Katharine Hayhoe • • •Remember meat production plays an important role in climate change.
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2024-07-20 13:17:46
We use Too Good To Go and love it! You get below-cost goodies and reduce food waste -- what's not to like? Please sign up and spread the word!
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