The Meaning of Courage
Solutions, tech, and ideas abound. But what does it mean to be courageous in the face of climate change?
WANTED: New narratives based on a positive vision of the future and the courage to live and act differently
In the book Climate Courage: How Tackling Climate Change Can Build Community, Transform the Economy, and Bridge the Political Divide in America, Andreas Karelas Executive Director at RE-volv brings an optimistic message we don’t often hear:
“Climate Courage shows us how we can move past our collective inaction on climate change and work together in our communities to create a more sustainable, just, clean energy–powered economy that works for everyone.”
“To engage people in the climate fight requires that we tell new stories that are empowering, inclusive, and solutions-oriented, not based in fear. By emphasizing the rate of job creation in clean energy and the inspiring efforts of climate heroes on both sides of the aisle—including Republican mayors and governors, the military, faith communities, businesses, and community groups—Karelas shows us that climate solutions need not be polarizing and that citizens can drive the shift to clean energy.”
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Imagine a tracking bracelet around your ankle. The lawyer who took on Chevron – and now marks his 600th day under house arrest.
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Yale Climate Connections Radio Program “A new story, five times a week, Monday through Friday. Ninety seconds per day. “
The Climate Optimist is a “monthly dose of good news about climate change.”
First-of-its-kind study shows carbon emissions across the entire food production and supply chain. As the biggest source, land-based emissions are the most obvious candidate for mitigation.
And not to be square, but check out Climate Circles. “Start or join a Climate Courage Circle in your community. Let people in your life know that this is important to you and ask them what it means to them.”
Biden’s Lesson From Past Green Stimulus Failures. As VP, Biden oversaw a “green jobs” package with notable failures. This time is different, Democrats say.
Biden’s Climate Plan Means Tough Choices: Which Homes Get Saved? The proposal is a huge effort to fight climate change, but it sidesteps the topic, who will be forced to move because of rising water.
Riders Are Abandoning Buses and Trains. Public transit is a simple way to lower GHG emissions; the pandemic has pushed ridership, and revenue, off a cliff.
Value of US carbon allowance ETFs tops $100 m as investor interest heats up. The value of two US carbon ETFs topped $100 m as daily trading volumes surge.
Germany grants payments to close 1.5 GW of coal power output. by December, marking another oversubscribed tender towards the country’s coal phaseout.
Rebuilding America’s National Government. Biden has created a visionary $2T plan leaving few of the nation’s most pressing problems unaddressed.
Food, Farming, and the Fate of Planet Earth. Ag has impacted the planet more than anything, and a sustainable future depends on realizing this fact.
Your Diet Is Cooking the Planet. But two small changes can make a big difference.
India shies away from setting net-zero pledge at high-level summit. India did not reveal intentions for a net-zero target Wed. while demanding developed nations start considering negative emissions targets.
New ETF offers high exposure to hydrogen economy. VanEck launched an ETF Wed. focused on companies producing at least 50% of revenues from hydrogen projects.
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What we are listening to this week.
Josh Younger on the Soaring Cost of Climate Change (Podcast)
“I wasn’t able to strike today. Which initially bummed me out. But then I reminded myself of all the different things that I/you/we can do, and MUST do, to address this crisis. All important. So I made an animation about it. I hope it helps you find your ‘job’ and to get busy doing it. Every action helps.”
- Megan Herbert
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