The stakes (and tensions) are high this week as the COP26 climate summit kicks off in Glasgow. Big issues, like renewable energy and biodiversity, are being discussed on a global scale, and while there are huge issues to tackle, there are also reasons to be optimistic. Just the … [Read more...] about 5 Optimistic predictions about the COP26 climate conference
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Lego’s new instruction booklet to save the world gives kids a voice at COP26
The COP26 climate summit in progress in Glasgow, Scotland, is an important coming together of world leaders and representatives to discuss climate action and policy, as well as the steps we’ve taken to limit emissions and global warming. However, none of those present in the … [Read more...] about Lego’s new instruction booklet to save the world gives kids a voice at COP26
Frankie the Dinosaur urges humanity not to choose extinction
Right before the commencement of the United Nations climate summit, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, the UN Development Program posted a video of a special guest speaker: Frankie the Dinosaur. Frankie’s warning was clear: if we don’t work together to dramatically reduce our use of … [Read more...] about Frankie the Dinosaur urges humanity not to choose extinction
Good news! Climate tech startups have raised more money than ever this year
This year may not have been the easiest year to get through—we find ourselves still reeling from the pandemic and on top of that, we are also dealing with extreme weather and the consequences of climate change. That said, according to a new report from Dealroom and London … [Read more...] about Good news! Climate tech startups have raised more money than ever this year
These crafty activists flock together and stitch canaries for climate change
Over the past few months, residents in the UK would have had the chance to spot more than 70 “flocks” of UK crafters that have been gathering across the nation as a way to encourage politicians to react more aggressively to the climate crisis. The participants in this project, … [Read more...] about These crafty activists flock together and stitch canaries for climate change