“Morons”: George Monbiot Compares PM Race to Viral British TV News Clip Questioning Climate Science

Jul 21, 2022

Following the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have advanced to a runoff to succeed Johnson as Conservative leader, which would also make them prime minister. Both candidates would be “utterly devastating” for the U.K., says Guardian columnist George Monbiot. “What these people have to do to become prime minister is really to appeal to the worst instincts of humanity.”

“It’s Already Happening”: Ugandan Activist Vanessa Nakate on Deadly Climate Crisis in Africa

Jul 21, 2022

As heat waves scorch much of the globe, we look at who bears the brunt of the climate emergency and go to Kampala, Uganda, to speak with climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate. “The climate crisis has been here. It has been impacting the lives of so many people on the African continent, which is responsible for less than 4% of the global emissions,” says Nakate. “Media has a huge responsibility to cover the climate crisis, but it has a much bigger responsibility to cover the climate crisis in the places where people are already suffering some of the worst impacts.” This comes as a new study finds U.S. greenhouse emissions have caused nearly $2 trillion in damages to other, mostly poor, countries.

With Congress Unwilling to Act, Pressure Grows on Biden to Declare National Climate Emergency

Jul 21, 2022

President Biden outlined new efforts to combat the climate crisis in a speech Wednesday but stopped short of declaring a national climate emergency — a move sought by the U.S. climate movement and many progressive lawmakers. This comes after Senator Joe Manchin just scuttled Biden’s Build Back Better climate legislation and as more than 100 million people in the United States are under heat advisories. We speak with Jean Su, energy justice director and senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, who co-wrote a report detailing how the president can use emergency powers to address the climate crisis. “We’ve wasted too much time thinking about Senator Manchin and relying on Congress,” says Su. “We have to go full force on executive action.”

Beaver Lodge Construction Squad | Attenborough | BBC Earth – YouTube

May 18, 2009

The American beaver’s ability to nibble wood demonstrates the stunning adaptability of these amazing mammals. In addition to creating their own lake, this family of beavers construct a make-shift fridge and winter-time snug. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub

From the BBC’s Life of Mammals documentary series.

Lifestyle change, systemic change & climate conversations

Jul 21, 2022

Watch a conversation between our Climate Engagement Lab lead Dave Powell, Katie Cross (Founder Pledgeball) and Jennifer Amman (Research and Development Consultant Pledgeball) on Lifestyle change, systemic change and climate conversations

Saving Our Soils and Ecosystems with Sadhguru

Jul 21, 2022

Joined by Sadhguru, watch as we explore how we can save our soils and ecosystems in our movement to restore mother earth. ✅ Register for the webinar to ask our panelists question live 👉 https://bit.ly/3PqqoAn

In Webinar 3, Saving Our Soils and Ecosystems, John D. Liu and Sadhguru join Soil Food Web School founder, Dr. Elaine Ingham. This amazing panel of inspiring pioneers will be discussing the global movement that is needed to rescue our environment from impending destruction. Holistic solutions exist which can be applied anywhere in the world to support the recovery of the natural environment. It’s not too late, and people all over the world are coming together to make this happen! Come along and discover how you can be part of the change that we all desperately need.

Paper Straws Are Not Enough. Only “System Change” Can Halt Climate Crisis, Says George Monbiot

Jul 21, 2022

A massive heat wave has scorched much of Europe this week, with the U.K. shattering its record for highest temperature ever recorded Tuesday. We’re joined by author and environmental activist George Monbiot, whose latest column for The Guardian is headlined “This heatwave has eviscerated the idea that small changes can tackle extreme weather.” Monbiot criticizes what he calls “micro-consumerist bullocks” — an approach that presents “micro-solutions” to the “macro-problem” of climate change. “The only thing that delivers quickly and effectively is system change,” says Monbiot, who also breaks down how new technology can eliminate the West’s reliance on animal agriculture, which is one of the leading causes of the climate crisis. He also discusses the role of industrial animal agriculture in the climate crisis, which is often overshadowed by a focus on fossil fuels.

The Map Makers 1 of 3 – Discovery The Waldseemuller Map 1507

Long Nigh – Nov 21, 2016