Katharine Hayhoe

Climate scientist; Saving Us and bridging climate and faith.

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The Sacred Chain, How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith

Why the Arctic says no to Big OilKatharine Hayhoe

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Katharine Hayhoe recommends this book to provide further insight into the work of her colleague, Jim Stump, regarding science and faith integration.

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Energy Detectives

Asthma? It could be your stoveKatharine Hayhoe

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Katharine Hayhoe values this series because it effectively teaches elementary students about energy sources and their capacity to shape the energy future.

“teaches kids where their energy comes from, how to waste less of it, and what those panels on the neighbor's roofs are actually doing.”

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The Gwich'in and Vuntut Zhoh Protecting Our Way of Life

Why the Arctic says no to Big OilKatharine Hayhoe

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Katharine Hayhoe recommends this film because it allows the Gwich'in people to explain in their own voices why the protection of their habitat is a matter of cultural survival.

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Language of God

BioLogos

Why the Arctic says no to Big OilKatharine Hayhoe

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Katharine Hayhoe recommends this show to listeners who wish to learn more about Jim Stump's work and the intersection of faith and science.

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There is a fancy upscale seafood restaurant near where I live in Texas that does

There is a fancy upscale seafood restaurant near where I live in Texas that does exactly this. They sprinkle nuts on all their salads and appetizers. And I am allergic to nuts. I will not eat there anymore and I can’t believe they do that. Are they not just one allergic person away from a lawsuit? 🤯

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OMG story of my life 😂😳😵‍💫

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Conversations catching on at Climate Week

Thank you to Anne Cloud with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Over for the Planet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://voiceoverfortheplanet.com/) for narrating this edition of Talking Climate. Post-production and mix by John Crowley at Loudmouth Studio (https://www.loudmouthstudio.com/) . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.talkingclimate.ca (https://www.talkingclimate.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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If you want to understand what type of information IS lacking, I unpack it here.

If you want to understand what type of information IS lacking, I unpack it here. It's the information that would cause people to act rather than be paralyzed.

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My own area illustrates this divide sharply. Self ID’d US white evangelicals &

My own area illustrates this divide sharply. Self ID’d US white evangelicals & Catholics are most likely to reject climate change. Yet all recent Popes & the World Evangelical Alliance call for climate action as a faith-driven priority. US climate denial is ideological, not theological.

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The term “evangelical Christian“ is being used entirely in a US context here. In

The term “evangelical Christian“ is being used entirely in a US context here. In the US, this term actually refers to a political position – where, if theology conflicts with ideology, ideology will always win. Survey show nearly half of self identified US ec’s don’t even go to church. More here:

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At this year's NY Climate Week, the biggest positive change I saw wasn't the buz

At this year's NY Climate Week, the biggest positive change I saw wasn't the buzz about some new technology or policy. It was people finally realizing that talking about climate is where action starts! Talking about climate isn't optional. It's where change begins 💚

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I recommend learning about social tipping points. This is my pinned post on Link

I recommend learning about social tipping points. This is my pinned post on LinkedIn because I think it’s so critical! lnkd.in/p/gXuWQ5g6

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Dads gotta dad joke what can you say 🤣

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I have not, adding it to my reading list. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Yes - they are the 11%. Wasting our time and energy on them accomplishes little.

Yes - they are the 11%. Wasting our time and energy on them accomplishes little. It’s 90% we need to - and can - move.

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Thank you for sharing, there is a Canadian initiative going on similar to this r

Thank you for sharing, there is a Canadian initiative going on similar to this right now too. I will put them both in my newsletter next week!

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True, fight club generally convenes around 9:30 AM in my office

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Today, they chose violence. #caturday

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I will not only allow you but thank you

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FWIW i have 'eat a salad 3x' on my habitify list of weekly things to not forget

FWIW i have 'eat a salad 3x' on my habitify list of weekly things to not forget ... 😂

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The supposed Muskoka native’s complete unfamiliarity with the concept of a paddl

The supposed Muskoka native’s complete unfamiliarity with the concept of a paddle in the scene was hilarious

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I am not sure about that, but I do know that very few academics were in the surv

I am not sure about that, but I do know that very few academics were in the survey sample

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I've been in this community for 20 years and these results are pretty much exact

I've been in this community for 20 years and these results are pretty much exactly what I expected based on my own experience. I only know of 1 NAm whatsapp group & it's a very random and small collection of folks. I'd love to run this same survey in the UK/EU to compare!

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that He is

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I would love some pressure to eat more cake and enjoy knitted products. That is

I would love some pressure to eat more cake and enjoy knitted products. That is my dream life.

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It's a common fallacy that the most important thing we can do to fight climate c

It's a common fallacy that the most important thing we can do to fight climate change is reduce our personal footprint. The fact is, we need to change the SYSTEM so the easiest & most affordable choice for everyone is also the best choice. Learn more about social tipping points here:

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fascinating. bookmarking for a longer read!

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It's actually not and lack of communication is a big part of the reason why no o

It's actually not and lack of communication is a big part of the reason why no one knows this. Please do check out our report. It's data-based!

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If you read the survey, you'll see we asked about that. It scored quite low on

If you read the survey, you'll see we asked about that. It scored quite low on the list of priorities for those already actively and regularly (weekly+) engaged in climate communication. Suggesting that, because they are active, their sense of efficacy is higher than average. Which makes sense.

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Today we'll share why we're building @tccollab.bsky.social — to connect, resourc

Today we'll share why we're building @tccollab.bsky.social — to connect, resource and support climate communicators. We'll unpack the data: some what you'd expect, some surprising! And we'll introduce what we've already built — including our Start a Conversation flash cards — and what's coming next.

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We surveyed 210 of the most active climate communicators across the US and Canad

We surveyed 210 of the most active climate communicators across the US and Canada. Only one pair reported both collaborating with each other AND sharing information with each other. Key results below. Read the full report here: talkingclimate.com/landscape-as...

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Imagine a room full of brilliant jazz musicians, all playing solos, none of them

Imagine a room full of brilliant jazz musicians, all playing solos, none of them listening to each other. That's climate communication right now--and we have the data to prove it. Join @fisherdanar.bsky.social, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social & I on our @tccollab.bsky.social webinar today, 3pm ET!

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Esa canción la tuve de ringtone por un par de años y no fue hasta ahora que pude

Esa canción la tuve de ringtone por un par de años y no fue hasta ahora que pude disfrutarla en vivo 😄🇨🇴 #juanes (This was the ringtone on my flip phone for years … but never got to hear it live until tonight!)

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Sadly I am not 😂

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Of course!!!

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Many of us eat meals we had no hand in planning, whether at school, at work, or

Many of us eat meals we had no hand in planning, whether at school, at work, or in the hospital. Often, we assume there's nothing we can do about them ... but one hospital just proved otherwise. Read on!

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Climate action on the menu

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In my opinion the most important function of higher education is to teach critic

In my opinion the most important function of higher education is to teach critical thought, creativity, and the ability to learn. Virtually any discipline has the potential to do that, and those skills are so transferable, they can be applied across any other sector or discipline in the future.

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The paper states it’s impossible for the cattle industry to reach zero emissions

The paper states it’s impossible for the cattle industry to reach zero emissions through mitigation. The only way it could do so is via substantial offsets. (I am a scientist who has published extensively on methane emissions)

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Clearly, they are kindred spirits! Maybe even research collaborators 😹

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I found this by @kkdumez.bsky.social very insightful

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Meanwhile, Mr. Jekyll‘s puzzle obsession continues apace. Here is the latest vic

Meanwhile, Mr. Jekyll‘s puzzle obsession continues apace. Here is the latest victim… I mean, research project 🙀 #caturday

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We clearly weren’t getting the message, so Dr Evil decided he would spell it out

We clearly weren’t getting the message, so Dr Evil decided he would spell it out. #caturday

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Thank you Susan, it was lovely to meet you too!

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Are we getting in our own way? Adam Met from @planetreimagined.bsky.social and

Are we getting in our own way? Adam Met from @planetreimagined.bsky.social and I discuss climate hushing, infighting over words and framing, and how a constant focus on what's going wrong can distract us from the solutions already moving forward. Watch: www.talkingclimate.ca/p/are-we-get...

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Communication is a climate action

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This and the fact that drug companies can actually advertise on television (as i

This and the fact that drug companies can actually advertise on television (as if random people should be choosing their own drugs rather than rigorously trained pharmacy & medical professionals?!) are the two weirdest things about long-term average American culture for me!

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I think there definitely is, but what I found fascinating about the survey resul

I think there definitely is, but what I found fascinating about the survey results is that that was not one of the top needs people identified. That result honestly surprised me. I wonder if it’s because actively doing communication builds our sense of efficacy?

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Climate impacts are not partisan. And caring about our homes, health, families,

Climate impacts are not partisan. And caring about our homes, health, families, and futures shouldn’t be either. @fisherdanar.bsky.social & I look at what climate communicators can teach us about connecting climate change to the things people already care about most. Read more: bit.ly/4hHM9MI

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If we want better climate conversations, we need to support the people having th

If we want better climate conversations, we need to support the people having them. This week, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social and I share why we built the @tccollab.bsky.social, what our Landscape Assessment found, and how we can strengthen the field. Read on: www.talkingclimate.ca/p/communicat...

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No, we’re on target to devastate the poorest, most vulnerable people and communi

No, we’re on target to devastate the poorest, most vulnerable people and communities in the world. Please read the essay above.

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I understand your frustration. I live it every day. If you would really like an

I understand your frustration. I live it every day. If you would really like an answer to your question, I have two Ted talks, a book Saving Us (no need to buy – library!), dozens of essays, and thousands of talks on exactly this topic, at least hundreds of which are freely available on YouTube.

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What we don’t have any more time for is people completely ignoring the behaviora

What we don’t have any more time for is people completely ignoring the behavioral science of how to effect change. Please take the time to watch or read my Ted talk and review the post below. Thank you! lnkd.in/p/grauwiHm

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I say that here. And it goes a little deeper …

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That is literally the preface of

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Given that those least responsible for the crises we currently face are bearing

Given that those least responsible for the crises we currently face are bearing the brunt of the impacts, my answer is yes. This is why I'm a climate scientist.

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I’m realizing some replying to this aren’t familiar with my work on climate comm

I’m realizing some replying to this aren’t familiar with my work on climate communication ☺️ Welcome! Here’s a good place to start:

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They were only talking about the first term in the equation. That’s why it faile

They were only talking about the first term in the equation. That’s why it failed. More here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... www.astronomy.com/science/solv...

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climate solutions are definitely political. Whether it's real and we need action

climate solutions are definitely political. Whether it's real and we need action is not. The article unpacks this!

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I've lived in the second most politically conservative town in the US for over 1

I've lived in the second most politically conservative town in the US for over 15 years. Even there, everyone I ask, "Is the weather getting weirder?" says YES. I've learned how to have conversations, and I share what I learn here. Many more talking-climate-in-TX stories in my book, Saving Us.

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When we stop talking about climate change like it’s a political issue and start

When we stop talking about climate change like it’s a political issue and start talking about it as a shared challenge that we all need to work together to solve, that’s when we’ll finally be able to start talking about saving ourselves. That is our conclusion here!

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Including an appearance in, and many other attacks by the author of, Shepherds f

Including an appearance in, and many other attacks by the author of, Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda 😳

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This definitely resonated with me! I have easily 100x more Americans insisting I

This definitely resonated with me! I have easily 100x more Americans insisting I can’t possibly be a Christian because I’m a scientist (including accusations of being a witch and a harlot) that I have claiming I can’t be a scientist because I am a Christian.

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We also highlight examples of climate leadership by @protectourwinters.bsky.soci

We also highlight examples of climate leadership by @protectourwinters.bsky.social, EcoAthletes, Billie Eilish, Massive Attack, Coldplay, AJR + @adambmet.bsky.social and more. They’re already leading the way, showing that fans care and action is possible!

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Exactly. Climate action is too often presented as all or nothing, and as a resul

Exactly. Climate action is too often presented as all or nothing, and as a result far too many people choose "nothing" - when their cumulative "something" could be so significant!

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That's exactly the fallacy I discuss here. Even Stephen Hawking was a proponent

That's exactly the fallacy I discuss here. Even Stephen Hawking was a proponent of that perspective (!) (sorry the video isn't available elsewhere, just FB) www.facebook.com/watch/?v=588...

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I am very familiar with that argument. You will appreciate my reading from just

I am very familiar with that argument. You will appreciate my reading from just this morning. www.instagram.com/p/DdeEQXQm9o...

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Knowing nothing whatsoever about llamas or alpacas, I can still say confidently

Knowing nothing whatsoever about llamas or alpacas, I can still say confidently that is a teenager 😂

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I know what you mean. However, most of the tech presented yesterday was not ener

I know what you mean. However, most of the tech presented yesterday was not energy based. And quite a few people mentioned efficiency!

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I should add that this was why I was there to encourage these amazing women – be

I should add that this was why I was there to encourage these amazing women – because they are building solutions we need to address the many, many risks we face from unsustainable technology of all kinds, from health to water shortages to food security.

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Exhibit A

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To be clear, some are talking about them. I absolutely know that and I amplify t

To be clear, some are talking about them. I absolutely know that and I amplify them! But the breathless headlines about AI circling the world that everybody’s talking about? We don’t see the same visibility about risks of climate, nature, pollution, and fossil fuels. Yet they’re already happening.

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Climate change has cost the US 1.5T in insured extreme weather disasters alone i

Climate change has cost the US 1.5T in insured extreme weather disasters alone in the last decade. Who knows that fact? Humans have fundamentally altered 75% of the world’s ecosystems and nearly half our species are endangered. Our life depends on nature. Where are those headlines?

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I think you’re right

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I think the reason you’re confused is because you didn’t understand my point We

I think the reason you’re confused is because you didn’t understand my point We can absolutely have two problems – my point is, we are not talking about one the same way we were talking about the other Fossil fuel air pollution already kills millions of people a year. We rarely talk about it.

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I gave a talk yesterday at a clean tech in incubator, and this was literally my

I gave a talk yesterday at a clean tech in incubator, and this was literally my thesis.

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Happy Caturday from Mr. Jekyll, chief porch appreciator.

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I think I know the name of my alma mater from which I have 2 degrees!

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Talk about a dream 😍 In conversation with Margaret Atwood at our shared alma ma

Talk about a dream 😍 In conversation with Margaret Atwood at our shared alma mater, Victoria University, on October 20

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Climate policy expert @leahstokes.bsky.social wrote Talking Climate this week. S

Climate policy expert @leahstokes.bsky.social wrote Talking Climate this week. She says, talking about climate change doesn't lose elections - it wins them. And, check out her Carbon Wave Calculator. As Leah says, a footprint is what one person leaves behind. A wave is what we make together 💚

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And the companies want it that way - people who care about climate change pointi

And the companies want it that way - people who care about climate change pointing fingers at each other and judging each other for what they eat or how they travel. @maryannaise.bsky.social said it so perfectly here. The “eco-non” line lives in my brain permanently rent free.

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A lot of reasons, but I can tell you one. Most people feel complicit in and res

A lot of reasons, but I can tell you one. Most people feel complicit in and responsible for climate change. They have not been told about the companies that have enriched themselves through fossil fuels and invested in disinformation & misinformation. They don’t see a clear target to blame.

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Powering through the heat

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Polluters should pay, not taxpayers

The headlines this summer make it easy to feel as if nothing can be done: record heat and wildfires continue, while fossil fuel companies rake in billions. But feeling powerless is exactly the trap, and this week there's new science on how to avoid it. Read on! 🧠 Good news: Watching a short "prebunking" video helps people across the political spectrum spot debilitating climate doom for what it is, and share it less. 🛢️ Not-so-good news: The same fossil fuel emissions driving this summer's heat and wildfires are making their producers richer than ever, with Oxfam projecting that six major o

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The world's first solar railway

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What the World Cup reveals about sports and climate change

Athletes are among the most influential people in the world—but too much of the sports industry remains on the sidelines when it comes to climate change. I caught up with EcoAthletes founder Lew Blaustein to discuss how athletes are becoming climate leaders and why fans have more power than they may realize. Watch the full conversation by subscribing on Substack www.talkingclimate.ca or on Patreon www.patreon.com/talkingclimate

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The future of sports depends on climate action

This week Talking Climate is hosted by two people who've felt climate change firsthand on the field: retired pro soccer (football!) player Imani Dorsey and current pro Jasmyne Spencer. ⚽ Good news: Athletes everywhere are speaking up on climate and people are listening. Efforts range from integrating sustainability into college sports to climate-proofing community playing fields. 🌡️ Not-so-good news: The heat is already here, from Imani's near-collapse from heat exhaustion after a match to triathlons cancelled, youth tournaments suspended, and pro games played under wildfire smoke this sum

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Living under smoke-filled skies

Last week, Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. I'm writing this week's newsletter under those same smoke-filled skies. ☀️ Good news: Solar is now so affordable in Australia that three states now offer a free window of electricity midday. 🔥 Not-so-good news: Nearly 900 wildfires are burning across Canada and a new study estimates $23 billion per year in health impacts ... yet the government just approved a new pipeline to carry a million barrels of oil a day for decades to come. 🌬️ What you can do: If the smoke has reached you, stay inside, seal your windows,

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We aren't built for this heat

Most people assume caring about climate change makes them the odd one out. But that isn't true! And by keeping silent, we perpetuate that myth. ☀️ Good news: Inspired by the 89 Percent Project, 136 Japanese news outlets are teaming up to show people that the vast majority of the country wants stronger climate action. 🌡️ Not-so-good news: Recent heatwaves have buckled US highways, burst the concrete on part of Germany's Autobahn, and melted the asphalt around Leipzig's tram tracks - real life examples of how our infrastructure was built for yesterday's climate, not today's. 🏠 What you can

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Extreme heat is everyone's problem

Heat records are falling across Europe and North America right now. This week's Talking Climate connects what's happening to what you can do about it. ⚽ Good news: Voices inside football are speaking up about climate: not just asking for recycling bins, but pushing back on fossil fuel sponsorships and building tool-kits in six languages to help clubs turn climate action into something real for fans and communities. 🌡️ Not-so-good news: Early estimates suggest more than 20,000 people have already died in the EU heatwave, and climate scientists confirm the record-breaking temperatures would h

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Who actually profits from climate change?

People love to say climate action is a scam. But if you actually follow the money, the biggest profits and subsidies don’t lead to climate scientists or clean energy — they lead straight back to fossil fuels.

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The Green Scam! Who is really making money off climate change?

Climate action is often dismissed as a money-making scheme. But if “green” is the scam, who’s actually cashing the checks? In this episode of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, I dig into one of the internet’s favorite climate claims: the idea that the only reason for climate action is because shadowy nefarious figures are enriching themselves off green solutions and paying us scientists to boost them. So, is "Big Green" getting rich off climate change? Are the Globalists looking to enslave humanity? How deep does the conspiracy go? We’ll follow the money and explore why some of the loudest accusation

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The battery boom is here!

🔋 Good news: The world installed 112 gigawatts of new grid battery storage in 2025, a tenfold increase from just four years ago, and Australia is quietly out front: one in every 25 homes now has a residential battery. 🌊 Not-so-good news: Islands in India's Hooghly estuary have already been lost to rising seas and erosion and their residents are now climate refugees. As one journalist put it: the engineers knew, the scientists warned, and the decision was made not to act. 💰 What you can do: Check whether your retirement savings are invested in fossil fuels. Free tools like Fossil Free Fund

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