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Key Takeaways from “The Drawdown Review 2020”
Project Drawdown is the world's leading resource for climate solutions. Their mission is to help the world reach "Drawdown" - as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. For those who don't know, "Drawdown is the future point in time when levels of...
Biden’s New Climate Plan
So, he wasn't my first choice...or second, third, or fourth for that matter, but Joe Biden is now the guy for people prioritizing climate action. And his climate plan just got way better. This is, in no small part, thanks to climate activists (like the Sunrise...
Back to Basics: Truths and Life Intentions
Believe it or not, I've put more time into crafting the following 200 words than anything else I've ever written. I wrote my "Truths and Life Intentions" a few years ago as a way to decide what matters most to me. It changes ever so slightly over time as I grow and...
Our 100th newsletter!
Exciting updates on Crowdsourcing Sustainability Turns out this is Crowdsourcing Sustainability's 100th newsletter. And I'm not sure what to think about it other than, "really? wow". But I would like to take the chance to thank you all SO much for reading, for your...
Environmental Justice & Climate as a Winning Political Strategy
Better understanding the many racial and environmental justice connections. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how I needed to improve and be a better ally to the Black Lives Matter movement. A part of my action so far has been to better educate myself on the...
Quick Thoughts on This Moment & a Video
We're living through a critical moment in time. You can feel it. COVID-19 and a policeman murdering George Floyd have shaken the US to its core. It is impossible for nearly anyone to continue ignoring the country's massive inequalities and injustices. White people are...
Environmental, Climate, and Racial Justice
This moment feels different. Despite the dystopic response from the federal government and many police across the country, it feels like we're in the midst of what could be the beginning of a great turning point in the US towards justice. I know about 1/3 of people...
What on EARTH?! (throwback-style for our 2-year anniversary!)
It turns out I missed the two year birthday of this newsletter (it debuted in April 2018!). So I decided to do a throwback (of sorts) this week to the original "What on EARTH?!" structure. For those who don't know, it was my way of using an acronym to balance the...
Why Green Stimulus is a No-Brainer
Governments are spending trillions of dollars on rescue packages right now. Many trillions more will be spent on recovery packages in the coming year to stimulate the economy. Because these are "once in a generation" investments, where they get invested will largely...
Connecting the Crowdsourcing Sustainability Community
I'm excited to let you know that the Crowdsourcing Sustainability community finally has a place to connect and collaborate!! Our platform is live. And I would love for you to: Read the quick manifesto below to see why this group exists, who it's for, and what...
“We Can’t Tackle Climate Change Without You”
This week I just want to recommend Mary Annaïse Heglar's recent article, "We Can't Tackle Climate Change Without You". It was written to encourage people - to help them find their unique path of climate action. But the insights could easily be applied to addressing...
Podcast Interview: Coronavirus & Climate + How do we reverse global warming?
I recently went on "The Big Life Questions Show" and got to answer the million-dollar question 74 trillion dollar question. ...or is it the 7.7 billion person question? Anyway: "How do we reverse global warming?" I had a great time discussing this and sharing my...
Climate Grief = Love (5 Minute Podcast)
Mixing it up a bit today with a quick 5-minute podcast episode called "Climate Grief = Love". Never done this before so let me know what you think! To be honest, I recorded this in December to capture my thoughts while out on a walk...never thought I'd share it with...
Coronavirus: Staying home = Saving lives
I typically write to help reverse global warming. I do this because I believe informing and inspiring people to act is the best way I can help to save and improve lives. But I'm going to step out of my lane slightly for a second because we're facing a global pandemic...
Latest Effects Of Global Warming & Some Very Good News
So...yeah. Things are really bad. Global warming is ramping up everywhere. 1. Antarctica had T-shirt weather In February of 2020 it was 69.35°F (20.75°C)...in Antarctica. That's T-shirt weather. Context: it usually doesn't get above 50°F (10°C). This smashes the old...
Best Climate and Sustainability Newsletters
“Everyone needs to be educated on climate change because climate change and our response to it is going to change the world over the next 25 years as much as the internet did in the last 25 years.” — Joe Romm "The climate emergency is not just another issue — it’s an...
Inspiring stories and connecting the community!
Storytime! There are so many wonderful and impressive people who get this newsletter. Every now and then someone shares a story about what a recent newsletter led to in their lives or the great things they're working on. Here are some I particularly like: Deb,...
Local climate events and orgs for my MA folks!
The Crowdsourcing Sustainability newsletter goes out to 875+ people now from 50+ countries, but every now and then I'll send a bonus one just for my friends in Mass :) (170 of us now!) I wanted to share some local climate groups you may like - specifically...
You are not crazy. You are not alone.
You are not alone. You are not crazy. What's happening is insane. This is a passage from journalist Wen Stephenson's "What We're Fighting for Now is Each Other": "The window in which to prevent the worst scenarios is closing before our eyes. And the fossil-fuel...
Get your friends to join the newsletter!
Today is my birthday. Or as I like to put it, I just finished my 28th lap around the sun! I want to thank you all for helping to make 27 as special as it was. Your heartfelt notes, questions, collaboration opportunities, encouragement, and even just contributing to...
Some fun. Some perspective. Some
Happy Friday! This is a pretty epic scene from Extinction Rebellion's protest last week. Watching it brightened my day. Hope it does the same for you :) (Did you notice the song selection by the way? I missed it the first time.) Two things to keep in mind...
What on Earth?! – The New Political Story That Could Change Everything
Happy Friday! I've just got some quick updates and then a Ted Talk I think you'll enjoy. 1. Mea Culpa There was a small mistake in last week's newsletter on understanding climate change through analogies (which was a big hit, so check it out if you haven't...
Greta’s speech, climate strikes, and the UN
I hope you've had a great week so far! If you read nothing else in this newsletter, please do watch... Greta's speech to the United Nations It is powerful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAJsdgTPJpU This is raw emotion from a 16-year-old's rational,...
This is the Best Article I’ve Read in Months
There aren't many people who have been following, writing, and thinking about climate change longer than Bill McKibben. He nails this article. Here's how it starts: "Let’s imagine for a moment that we’ve reached the middle of the century. It’s 2050, and we have...
Masterplan for Crowdsourcing Sustainability
I hope you've had a great week so far! First, real quick - in case you missed last week's newsletter, here's everything you need to know about the global climate strikes that start on Friday, September 20th. They are going to be huge. Two things today: Big...