Changing the odds: Rebecca Solnit on hope and action in dark times
I've long admired Rebecca Solnit's writing, and today I want to share some excerpts from her essay in The Guardian, "Climate change, Covid--our hearts ache. But a new era is possible. We can do it," to inspire you. If you want more, you can read...
Most fossil fuel energy is wasted–New analysis shows how to fix this!
With catastrophic fires again raging in California and hurricane Laura devastating the Gulf Coast, the urgency of the climate crisis is painfully clear. You may wonder if it's too late to do anything meaningful to avert climate chaos. A new analysis finds we can still eliminate 70-80%...
What the coming together of the left on climate looks like
In just six weeks, we've seen three major climate proposals indicating that the factions of the Democratic Party are aligning on climate policy after a decade of disarray and disagreement. This policy platform on climate shows how much interest groups and politicians agree on and...
Three stories show progress on our pathway to a better climate future
I bet you could use some good news today. I've been following three climate progress stories this month that illustrate movement toward a safer climate and a better world. Below are quick summaries of each of them with links you can use to learn more....
Turning the COVID-19 carbon crash into our last, best chance
Working from home, I look out my window at the altered world. No cars pass for long stretches but walkers are always about, and I hear bird songs I’ve never noticed before. I drive so rarely that I haven’t charged my electric car since mid-March....
Pandemic Insights Two: Our capacity to sacrifice to contain a global threat
It's not usually advisable to speak for others, yet I think I know how many climate experts are feeling right now. There’s this particular twinge I feel as a climate advocate: seeing how humans are mobilizing globally and instantaneously to fight the coronavirus yet we’ve...
Pandemic Insights One: What matters to us and what we fear
Like many of you, I'm working from home, going out only to grocery shop and take walks. I'm trying to keep what I can of my schedule, which means posting my monthly blog by the end of March. But I've been unsure about what to...
Considering carbon offsets: What’s in a name?
I often get asked what I think about carbon offsets. Are they a good idea? Do I buy them myself? If so, how do I choose which ones to buy? So here is my answer: I think carbon offsets are an excellent idea for people who...
Guest Blog: Yes, it’s still up to you to do something about climate change
Reposted with permission from Ensia. There is one statistic easing pangs of guilt for people who feel they are not doing enough to fight climate change: About 71% of greenhouse gas emissions from 1988 to 2015 came from only 100 companies. Increasingly, the message is: Stop...
Guest Blog: How do we convince climate deniers? That’s the wrong question
Reposted with permission from ENSIA. Instead of wasting time trying to convert opponents, we should invest it in motivating passive allies to act. November 20, 2019 — “How do you convince people that climate change is real?” is a question I’m invariably asked after I give a...