Our Obsession With Growth Is Killing The Planet — UN Report
A special report to the United Nations claims unlimited growth is a prime contributor to degrading the Earth’s environment.
Global Weirding
Rising Temperatures And Rising Authoritarianism — Two Trends That Are Intertwined
Rising temperatures globally could trigger an increase in authoritarian and totalitarian responses, scientists warn.
Changing Seasons: Jet Shift Causes Seasonally Dependent Future Changes in the Midwest Hydroclimate
A global warming-induced poleward shift of the westerly jet affects the climate and water cycle in the U.S. Midwest differently in the spring and summer.
73 Million Broken Promises — Google Failing To Enforce Policy Against Climate Misinfo Ads
A new report has found that Google is breaking its October 2021 promise to not sell ads on YouTube videos containing climate misinformation. The Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) coalition and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) collected 200 examples of climate disinformation YouTube videos, which collectively serve ads … [continued]
Can We Game Our Way Out Of The Climate Crisis?
Climate-themed board games are growing in popularity. Their designers hope they can spark action. Europe is planting trees to offset its emissions but is swiftly hit with massive wildfires. The United States is investing in mining operations abroad to wean off its dependence on fossil fuels but harbors concerns about … [continued]
Adapting to Climate Change by Washing the Driveway
Climate change is about extremes and adapting to those extremes. Brisbane experienced a 10-year drought from 2001 to 2011. During that time, washing your car was illegal and hosing down the driveway was punishable by social death. Neighbors dobbed in neighbors as our lawns turned brown and our flower gardens … [continued]
Hate Speech Increases Online With Extreme Temps
Researchers used artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze more than 4 billion geolocated tweets over six years and found that, of the tweets containing hate speech, the critical variable was temperatures outside of a 54°F to 70°F comfort zone, according to a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. On … [continued]
6 Ways To Communicate How Human Activities Cause Rising Global Temperatures
We can look to research studies to identify efficient ways to help new audiences learn about the connections between human activities and climate change. To get the most out of scholarship, however, we need to translate academic language into everyday terms.
Corporate Climate Disclosure Rule Could Make World A Little Less Dangerous
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Laura Peterson It’s here! After years of advocacy, one executive order, two proposed laws, and numerous initiatives across federal agencies, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the independent federal agency responsible for protecting the financial system — has finally proposed that publicly … [continued]
New Map Tracks State Heat Protections for Workers
The scorching temperature forecast for this summer makes me nervous. The extra-hot conditions expected across the country, shown in the graphic below, will put many millions of workers at high risk of heat-related injury, illness, and even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is prioritizing heat protections for workers, but it could take … [continued]
