Category: Climate Change

Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, Eco, Environment, Food, Innovation, Nature

Watermelons In the Desert | “From Sand to Hope”

Washington (CAR) Analysis | December 9, 2021, by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

For the millions of passionate and determined people across the globe who are championing nature-based climate solutions, boosting soil health to grow more crops, trees, and biodiversity, is of critical importance. The IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) warns that 75 percent of the Earth’s land is degraded. The 2020 documentary, Kiss the Ground, cautioned that unless we fix our soils, we only have 60 harvests left.

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Climate Action, Climate Change

How Do We Open the Eyes of Those Who Can’t See Straight | Story

Washington (CAR) Analysis | December 9, 2021, by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Global environmental groups have begun posting regular Twitter threads outlining how grave their concerns are that the top 10 percent of wealthiest people in the world aren’t doing enough to curb their carbon emissions after creating the climate crisis in the first place.  

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clean energy, Climate Action, Climate Change

No Way To Avoid Pain This Decade | Only Question is How Much

Washington (CAR) Analysis | November 26, 2021, by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Not only is climate inaction more expensive than climate action, it’s also much more painful.

Fact: there is absolutely no way for us to stay below 1.5ºC without experiencing pain. We have to muscle up and get ready for a whole lot of unpleasantness. Once we recognize this, it becomes much easier to make the right choices: financial (ie higher gas prices), or endless extreme weather events that result in death and destruction. There’s also high heat intensity for prolonged periods that ravage our crops and wipe out our food supply while undermining our health.

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Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, Eco, Environment

Beyond Meat, Being Vegan & Our Long Term Health

Washington (CAR) Analysis | October 28, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Overhauling our food system is a primary focus for nations across the globe as the world quickly moves forward with mapping out urgent and effective mitigation strategies to lower global warming in an effort to stay below 1.5ºC. Additionally, the goal for all G-20 nations heading to COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, is to implement clean energy, zero waste, carbon neutral solutions so we can transition to a sustainable culture aligned with biodiversity in nature. 

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Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, Eco, Environment

Biodiversity | 8 Major Takeaways from Kunming UN Biodiversity Conference

Washington (CAR) Analysis | October 28, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Biodiversity is beautiful. And biodiversity is a happiness and mental health booster. Thus, how beneficial is it that one of the solutions to the climate crisis is increasing biodiversity everywhere, in yards and communities across the globe, even on the small tiny postage stamp-sized specks of land that are often found in front of townhomes.

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Albedo, Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, heat, HOA

Are HOAs as Much the Villain as Fossil Fuels? | Climate

Washington (CAR) Analysis | October 16, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

From climate action landscaping to white roofs and solar panels, Americans are heeding the warning of the IPCC Report released on August 9, 2021 and jumping into action. Code Red for Humanity. We only have until 2030 to dramatically slow our current global warming trajectory of 4.4ºC above pre-industrial levels, and get it down to 1.5ºC. 

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Climate Change, Environment, heat, Nature, superfund sites

Future Black Swan Weather Events | IE Manhattan Project Toxins

Washington (CAR) Analysis | October 8, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

In the midst of this summer’s deadly heatwaves, melting icecaps and ferocious wildfires, a rain bomb exploded over a five-county area in rural western Middle Tennessee, traumatizing multiple communities, most notably the small, friendly town of Waverly.

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circular economy, clean energy, Climate Action, Climate Change, Environment, resilience

System Change NOT Climate Change | Leaders in Energy

Washington (CAR) Analysis | September 29, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Can you feel it in the air all around you? The sensory clues that we pick up on just before the season changes. A shift in temperature. A new scent wafting through the air. Displays of seasonal delights appearing in the produce section of the grocery store. We recognize these subtle clues, make a mental note, and slowly begin to shift gears. 

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Climate Action, Climate Change, Environment, Health, heat

The Mysterious Deaths of a Young California Family on California Trail Near Toxic Algal Blooms | Who Has the Answers?

Washington (CAR) Analysis | September 23, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

The mysterious deaths of the young California family and their dog while out hiking along the remote Savage Lundy Trail in Devil’s Gulch in Sierra National Forest in Mariposa, California on August 15, 2021, should have us all on high alert as we enter this new high heat era that scientists know very little about. 

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Albedo, Climate Change, Environment

School Buses with White Roofs Lower the Heat | Albedo Effect

Washington (CAR) Analysis | September 22, 2021 by Climate Journalist Noreen Wise; Image Credit: AdobeStock

Many decision makers in our towns, local businesses and corporate office parks are aware of the albedo effect and apply the principles. We can see this with our own eyes as we drive through our communities. Large sports arenas and convention centers glow in the sun with their white exteriors, walls and roofs.

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