Commentary: America is moving backward on climate. Here's how Hollywood can help

Screenwriters and studio executives should watch the "Grey's Anatomy" heat dome episodes for a master class in climate storytelling

Ok folks: I am looking for some pithy sign copy that combines my hatred for ICE with my passion for mitigating climate change. Something about ICE only being for polar regions or something I dunno, this is why Im a graphic designer and not a writer! Help a protester out!

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Welcome to climate chaos everyone, I hope yall enjoy it:

(Or if youre a fan of sticking your head in the sand, just because this sort of thing didnt used to happen and is now happening increasingly often, and best fits climate change as an explanation, and I dont have any other credible thoughts on what might cause it (maybe the CIA or Space Aliens though), doesnt mean that it is climate change and it isnt happening and la la la, but read this and know how mature and considered I am because I express scepticism about the cause:)

Man With Sign, June 12, 02025

It's a gorgeous morning, very nice for standing out though probably not as effective when it comes to convincing people of the reality of climate change. I reach Roosevelt Circle at 7:31, greet Craige, and set up my signs. Today's handheld message is SCIENTIFIC IGNORANCE IS A BAD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY.

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UN Agency reports that carbon emissions for major tech companies ballooned in the 3 years 2020-2023:
Amazon grew 182%
Microsoft 155%
Meta 145%
Alphabet 138%

AI/LLMs were major contributors to the increases.

Digital companies used 581 TWh electricity in 2024, about 2.1% of global demand.

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Scientists unlock recipe for Kryptonite-like mineral that could power a greener future. Via physorg.news

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The punk element in solarpunk refers to the movements unapologetically optimistic take on the future despite our growing pessimism and even apathy, and passionately calls for radical societal change abandoning current capitalist markets and infrastructure.

The movement sparks discussion about current systemic problems and the need for societal changes, as seen with the increasing popularity of concepts such as degrowth, which seeks to scale down the resource use of high income nations economies by shrinking sectors that are ecologically damaging and offer little social benefit, and pursue growth not by economic expansion, but that is ecologically and socially just for all.

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In todays era of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to monitor and model climate hazards.

It is more important than ever to understand exposure and vulnerability.

And it is more important than ever to progress catastrophe risk management. 

Discover how you can get involved in this mission today:  

Africa: Africa's Decarbonisation Dilemma: ISS Without enough capital or enabling global policy, expecting Africa to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is a pipe dream.

From the Aspen Proposal poetry pile:

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Unlike cyberpunks who imagine the world being dominated by evil corporations, solarpunks imagine a society where people and planet are prioritised over the individual and profit. Essentially, say goodbye to conglomerates, hierarchies, and excessive wealth, and say hello to decentralised and open-source technologies, shared knowledge, as well as community building and cooperation.

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Ignorance is King.

ultraviolet radiation in Lake Tahoe can vary by up to 100 times between wet and dry years

UV radiation influences the lakes carbon cycle, affects aquatic organisms like zooplankton and fish and can suppress photosynthesis, the foundation of the lakes food web.

The research also points to broader concerns. Alpine lakes like Tahoe, along with polar lakes, have clear water, which may make them more vulnerable to similar changes

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Energy will be entirely dependent on solar and wind generation, with no fossil fuel or dirty emissions in sight and circular economies are the only system in place. All waste will either be reused or repurposed, and resources and transport are guaranteed sustainable and clean. Activities such as rainwater harvesting, permaculture farming, and community gardening will be commonplace, while Indigenous knowledge and practices are celebrated and used across sectors to improve efficiency of resource consumption.

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A question: Does anyone know of an version of this article on the historic pH values of the oceans

Or alternatively, do you know of another article that highlights these changes throughout the geological epochs

Ocean current collapse could trigger profound cooling in northern even with global warming

Climate emergency is a health crisis that is already killing us, says WHO

Climate emergency is a health crisis that is already killing us, says WHO by GeraldKutney
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Prof. Marianela Fader im Interview mit dem Bayerischen Rundfunk ber Hitze, Wasserknappheit & Risiken fr Mensch & Natur.

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Chart des deutschen Strommix ber die letzten 6 Stunden.

All is not lost.

We do still have options, good choices we can make that will lead to a better or at least less disastrous future.

Imagine being surrounded by lush natural landscapes, buildings covered with verdant plants and vegetation complete with rooftop gardens, and cities that are completely powered by clean energy. Imagine having our technologies built in harmony with nature and shared equally with everyone on the planet. This is what our world should look like as envisioned by the solarpunk movement.

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In this thread I will post several excerpts from an inspiring article at Earth.org, together with uplifting images that might raise our spirits as we seek to build a happier and more just world for our children and their children.

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The country is literally on fire. So we better get to work building more pipelines, thereby enabling us to pump even more oil out of the ground and have even bigger, hotter, wilder, more outofcontrol fires. This seems to be the main takeaway from the new dtente reached between Ottawa and the provinces in the name of fighting the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

"The huge amounts of energy used to operate buildings result in more than a fourth of the world's planet heating carbon dioxide pollution.

One home climate solution is to switch to appliances that make less pollution, like switching from a gas furnace to an efficient heat pump.

But it turns out you don't have to buy a new appliance to cool or heat your home in a more climate-friendly way. Climate solutions for reducing home energy use can be extremely simple and sometimes even free."

Continental divide: Smaller Western European cities are better for your health.

Climate-conscious urban design, easy access to public mobility and expansive green spaces have a huge impact on urban well-being.

A group of international researchers developed a new Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI) to track and assess well-being in 917 European cities.

The Gulf Stream Explained

IMD Sounds Heatwave Red Alert as Delhi Feels Like 52 degrees Celsius

Heatwave grips North India as IMD issues red alerts heavy rain lashes Karnataka

Cyprus loses 40% of water supply through leaky pipes

I posted about my personal climate emergency failings, and my best guess about why no-one wants to talk about global heating:

Climate change threatens half of SAs food production

Climate change could slash South Africas agricultural output by as much as 50% by 2050, potentially deepening the countrys food insecurity crisis. With one in five South Africans already facing daily hunger, this alarming projection comes from Roscoe van Wyk, a research fellow at Stellenbosch Business School

Climate protesters occupy lobby of insurer based in Manchester

The insurance industry play a key role in making these fossil fuel projects happen. They have the power to make a liveable future for all of us, says proteste

One of the things I find most upsetting about the current US regime is their concerted attack on science and education. That alone, is going to have generational consequences, and the dismantling of organizations like the EPA, CDC and NOAA will affect not just the United States, but the whole world.

Today's blog post collects a few links documenting the US regime's war on science.

More action is needed to drive climate action in the highways and transportation sector, says new CIHT report

Session: Creating better habits with campaigns that make a difference

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Around the year 2000 26% of Dutch people are living below sea level. Without dikes and dunes 60% of the Netherlands would regularly overflow.
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The picture is part of a series entitled "Normal". I made it for the artistic research project "What If" by and Sign Groningen in 2020. My good friend Kasper posed in the cold water as businessman.
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Pennsylvania senator pushes ban on sun-reflecting climate research tied to chemtrail myth

State Sen. Doug Mastriano has proposed legislation to ban solar geoengineering in Pennsylvania, citing conspiracy theories about chemical-laced
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"Nigel Farages pitch for Welsh elections: bring back coalmining"

In just over 20 years, the northward shift of the subtropical jet stream - a high-altitude airflow - caused by climate change has reduced primary production in the northwestern Mediterranean by about 40%. This marked reduction - the highest ever described - affects the base of the marine food web and could significantly impact living resources, ecosystem health and marine dynamics in this region of the Mediterranean