All Along The Watchtower – Climate Generation
The world’s first oil well was built in Bibi-Heybat, Azerbaijan. This land has a deep history steeped in oil pipelines, fracking, and human right’s violations. Upon arrival the police presence paints a picture of a dystopian reality that many Azeris face daily. Lowly police officers are overshadowed by Azerbaijani soldiers in military gear proudly carrying […]
11 Earth-loving documentaries to watch this Summer
Need something to binge watch over the holiday season? Settle in and get inspired by stories of Pasifika climate activists, fire up and learn more about climate action, or just revel in the beauty of Mother Nature. Quickly jump to the documentaries on: Pacific Climate Justice Climate Action Nature Documentaries about Pacific Climate Justice Journey […]
How much should you worry about a collapse of the Atlantic conveyor belt?
Several high-profile research papers have brought renewed attention to the potential collapse of a crucial system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, as we discussed in part one of this two-part post. Huge uncertainties in both the timing and details of potential impacts of such a collapse remain. Even so, scientists […]
Why humanity is failing to manage the accelerating climate change emergency?
There are many reasons for humanity’s 60+ year total failure to stop accelerating climate change and global warming and for its relentless march toward climate change-driven mass extinction. Here are the big ones. Job One for Humanity has done extensive analysis over the last decade on the many reasons, large and small, why humanity has […]
Bougie moms, unite! Our superpowers could be the key to saving our kids’ future » Yale Climate Connections
I wasn’t born into bougie. Growing up, my family motto was more “make it work” than “make it luxe.” My dad, with his barbed humor, used to call me his beekhni baby. In Hindi, that means his “beggar baby.” I was the child he and my mom prayed to have over 14 long years and […]
Final Reflection of COP29 – Climate Generation
As we get ready to leave Baku, Azerbaijan for our long journey home and reflect back on our time here, I am filled with mixed emotions about what we experienced. Of course, on one hand, I am frustrated and filled with dread about the fact that our world’s nations don’t seem to act with any […]
Resilience in Action: Pacific Fight for Climate Justice
A local man observes coastal erosion on Kakula Island. © Niki Kuautonga / Greenpeace Ni Sa Bula Vinaka The Pacific campaign has had an incredibly busy year resulting in deeper and more meaningful relationships with governments, civil society, Indigenous groups, young people and communities. The Pacific people see themselves as an integral component of the […]
Sabin 33 #7 – Are solar projects hurting farmers and rural communities?
Sabin 33 #7 – Are solar projects hurting farmers and rural communities? Posted on 17 December 2024 by BaerbelW On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles” written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger […]
Grapes are telling the story of climate change Job One for Humanity
On the East Coast of Canada, an agricultural success story has quietly emerged in Nova Scotia: a new wine industry has taken hold. It has a story to tell about climate change. Two of the researchers who are closely investigating the grape growing industry in this region are Dr. Harrison Wright and Jeff Franklin, of […]
¿Cuál es la relación real de las olas de calor y el aumento de la contaminación en el aire específicamente con el CO2? » Yale Climate Connections
Uno de nuestros lectores nos preguntó: ¿Cuál es la relación real de las olas de calor y el aumento de la contaminación en el aire específicamente con el CO2? Pedimos la ayuda de la periodista Johani Ponce para poder contestar la pregunta. Aquí está su respuesta: En los últimos años, las olas de calor han […]