AI and climate change
AI has a massive carbon footprint and can't be relied on to solve climate change
Increasing Climate Risks
Instead of demanding change, many of us are adapting to increasing risks.
Minimalism
Transitioning to a minimalist lifestyle can help us respect planetary boundaries
Global warming and insect-borne disease
Global warming is spreading insect-borne diseases to areas previously immune
The Climate Divide: Economy vs. Ecology
Post about the range of beliefs within the climate movement
Grief of climate scientists
Climate and earth scientists are struggling with grief and despair as climate and ecological breakdown intensifies
Radiative Forcing
Radiative forcing is a holistic way of understanding earth’s energy balance
Risks of the green energy transition
Biomass is touted by governments as a carbon-neutral energy source but scientists say it’s sending us in the wrong direction.
Why we Act: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
“Our current future trajectory is a long drawn out tragedy. We have the privilege right now to know about it, we have the capacity to act on it, and history has shown us that anybody can be part of movements for change. We have the luxury of a rich history, which can teach us about them for inspiration.”
“So we have a responsibility, but there is a mass movement here which can help to make change happen. We believe collectively in the power of good people and you can still join us because there is still time.” This talk is from the Extinction Rebellion Open Call on March 15th. Watch the full recording here.
Explained: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
The IPCC reports are written in really difficult, technical language that makes them almost impossible to understand. We filmed this discussion about the most recent report, with the help of Dr Charlie Gardner from XR Scientists, to draw out the meaning behind the technical language and explain what’s really going on.