Like anything else in a democratic country, making decisions on climate change doesn’t depend just on the sitting president. There needs to be a majority of elected representatives acting concertedly in the interest of the people and the planet. The November elections are as … [Read more...] about Three things to keep in mind when voting on climate issues this fall
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California unveils strategy to take gas-powered cars off the road
California is well-known for frustrating traffic gridlock and making green leaps forward. With growing wildfires, Californians know too well the importance of switching to renewable energy and electrical cars, and it’s with this in mind that the state’s taken on its newest … [Read more...] about California unveils strategy to take gas-powered cars off the road
Love and Action: Happy Earth Day!
“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.” — Marshall McLuhan, philosopher As far as we know, Earth is the best place in the Universe. The search for life beyond our planet and even our solar system is ongoing, and one day we could very well … [Read more...] about Love and Action: Happy Earth Day!
Elders Climate Action: climate activism for seniors
This last week’s Optimist’s View on aging got us thinking about our seniors and how lucky we are to have a substantial older population. Longer life expectancies and a growing senior population mean holding onto our loved ones and benefiting from their perspective and experience. … [Read more...] about Elders Climate Action: climate activism for seniors
Globally, demonstrators gathered for the biggest scientist-led protest ever
Occasionally, drastic measures are essential to mobilize a population toward necessary progress. Civil disobedience is a proven method of affecting change, and when those disobeying are all experts in a field, we can bet that what they're saying is worth listening to. On … [Read more...] about Globally, demonstrators gathered for the biggest scientist-led protest ever