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Climate change is already disrupting farming, healthcare, and even our summer vacations—but there are smart, hopeful ways we can respond. From heat insurance for cows to climate-conscious travel, here’s this week’s roundup of risks, resilience, and what we can do.

🐄 Good news: India’s smallholder farmers are on the frontlines of climate change and agritech company DeHaat is helping them adapt by offering heat-stress cattle insurance.

🩸 Not so good news: Climate change is putting the global blood supply at risk. Extreme weather disrupts donation, storage, and delivery, as disasters increase demand.

✈️ What you can do: Summer travel? Great. Carbon footprint? Not so much. What can you do about it? Fly less, stay local, stay longer, and share your choices to inspire others!

Read the full edition of the newsletter here: talkingclimate.ca/p/insuring-c…

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Sea thrift in bloom on saltmarsh on the Dornoch firth.
#MeerMitwoch #Saltmarsh #NatureScot #NatureRestorationFund

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NASA’s iconic Goddard Institute for Space Studies—home to Jim Hansen and hundreds more scientists, creator of the GISS model and keeper of the global temperature record—has been evicted from its longstanding NYC office above the “Seinfeld” restaurant.

Why? The government told them to move out.

Read more here: scientificamerican.com/article…

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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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What does climate change have to do with your skin? More than you might think—and the good news is, you can do something about it.

💄 Good news: Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable, safer cosmetics, and that pressure is paying off. From refillable packaging to carbon-neutral pledges, major brands and newer companies responding.

😵‍💫 Not-so-good news: Climate change impacts our health, including our skin. Rising temperatures, air pollution, and longer allergy seasons are linked to rashes, eczema, premature aging, and even DNA damage.

✅ What you can do: Look for reliable sustainability ratings like Good On You, learn to spot vague, meaningless claims, and take advantage of take-back programs from Sephora, Lush, Body Shop, and more.

Most importantly, don’t underestimate the power of your voice. Whether you're talking to friends or writing to your favorite brands, individual actions can spark collective change.

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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

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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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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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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/…

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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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Over 130 economists have issued a statement highlighting the detrimental economic impacts of gutting the National Climate Assessment process.

Their statement makes it clear that:

"Our resilience as a nation depends on our willingness to face reality head-on. For over three decades, the National Climate Assessment has drawn on the best available science to understand how climate change affects every region of the United States and every sector of the U.S. economy, helping us make smarter, more informed decisions.

Halting this work is as shortsighted as it is unlawful. The Act itself makes clear that climate research is vital to “national economic well-being,” “public health and safety,” and “international cooperation.” Denying Americans this knowledge undermines the Constitution’s promise to “promote the general welfare” and “secure the blessings of liberty for future generations,” weakening our country’s ability to prepare for future challenges."

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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.

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