vlogbrothers We should act as if this is an emergency, because it is. But part of that is understanding the tools and strategies countries are using to decarbonize and stabilize the climate. This is work that’s already being done. We have already decoupled economic growth from the emission of greenhouse gasses which, frankly, was unthinkable… Continue reading How We Fix the Climate: Solutions
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Climate the central agenda of German Elections, boosted by Friday Klima Streik
Greta Thunberg joined 100,000 plus protestors, mostly, youth, teenagers and children for Global Fridays for Future Strike, two days before the German elections
The plan to map every coral reef on Earth – from space
Most coral reefs are still unmapped. Scientists are aiming to monitor, in real-time, these biodiverse underwater worlds to protect and restore them. Further, they want to identify patches of coral that are naturally more resistant to climate change. In October 2020, Australian scientists found a detached coral reef skyscraper on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef—nearly 500… Continue reading The plan to map every coral reef on Earth – from space
Video gaming industry introducing environment and climate themes into their games
Some of the biggest names in mobile gaming with a combined active user base of 250 million players – unveiled a series of environmental activations they will be integrating into live games such as Subway Surfers, Angry Birds 2 and Golf Clash. During the first ever Green Mobile Game Jam, which took place from March… Continue reading Video gaming industry introducing environment and climate themes into their games
Watch: DamNation | The Problem with Hydropower
Patagonia This film explores the evolution of our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of wild rivers. Produced by Matt Stoecker & Travis Rummel Directed by Ben Knight & Travis Rummel
Watch: Behind The Troubling Rise Of Uninsured American Kids
Sarah Varney & Jason Kane More than a million fewer children receive public health insurance now than in December 2017. In some cases, their parents acquired coverage at work. But researchers also see a troubling rise in uninsured children — and say the Trump administration’s policies are partially to blame. Kaiser Health News senior correspondent… Continue reading Watch: Behind The Troubling Rise Of Uninsured American Kids
Watch: Australian Flora & Fauna changing due to climate change
The Climate Zine A short documentary detailing the changes that are occurring to the living flora and fauna of Australia’s parks and marine reserves due to climate change and actions that can be taken to stop the crisis. This documentary is a Wind & Sky Production commissioned by Creative Victoria for the Culture Victoria portal.
Climate Strike: Berlin Posts
More than 100,000 participated in Berlin Global Climate Strike with kindergarteners, schoolkids, anti-fascists, feminists, LGBTs and others joining in On this day, Germany announces a climate policy package worth at least €100 billion.
Watch: Five Things To Know About Hunger Among America’s Aging
Laura Ungar One out of every 13 seniors in America struggles to get enough food to eat while the federal program intended to help hasn’t kept pace with the graying population. Kaiser Health News Midwest editor/correspondent Laura Ungar explains what you need to know about this largely hidden problem.
Can smartphone apps help solve the world’s food waste problem?
Tiffany R. Jansen Mobile applications fighting food waste sprout like weeds as awareness spreads. But how effective are they? Some 40 percent of America’s food goes uneaten, costing the nation some US$218 billion annually. Food waste is a major contributor to deforestation and water waste, and comes a close second to road transportation in terms… Continue reading Can smartphone apps help solve the world’s food waste problem?