July 2022: Earth’s 6th warmest July on record
An astonishing 329 weather stations with long-term periods of record broke (not just tied) their all-time high temperature records.
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Catching up on widespread coverage of global heat waves
A review of some top current reports and analyses on the summer of 2022’s scorching heat waves … and there’s a lot more summer to come.
When a coworker collapsed, this lifeguard knew exactly what to do
An Indiana lifeguard wants all lifeguards to receive thorough training on responding to heat-related illnesses.
Our imaginations can help create new climate possibilities
Humans’ capacity to imagine can help create new and more hopeful climate realities and boost citizen engagement.
Smokey Bear turns 78, still wants you to prevent accidental wildfires
Global warming has made unplanned fires even more dangerous.
July 2022: Warmest nights in U.S. history
It’s a textbook case of how global warming gets even more pronounced after dark.
Experts: Senate-passed bill will yield myriad climate benefits
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the U.S. Senate August 7 is projected to reduce U.S. climate pollution, premature deaths, household energy bills, the federal deficit, and inflationary pressures while boosting the economy and employment. Congressional Republicans don’t think so.
Violence increases in hot weather. ‘Cease-fire’ days could help.
During cease-fire events, community members call for a pause in violent conflicts.
Electrifying transportation reduces emissions AND saves massive amounts of energy
Electric vehicles are far more energy-efficient than traditional internal combustion vehicles.
Learn more about the climate crisis, from causes to solutions.
transportation
How whisky waste could fuel cars
A new production plant in Scotland is expected to convert whisky byproducts into butanol, which can be used in cars.
The mustard seed that can fuel airplanes
Jet fuel made from carinata seeds has already been tested in commercial flights.
Pittsburgh woman wants to inspire other Black women to ride bikes
Monica Garrison is the founder of ‘Black Girls Do Bike,’ with about 100 chapters nationwide.
policy & politics
What’s next after Supreme Court’s climate ruling?
Avenues for the EPA to regulate climate pollutants remain, but many will face lengthy legal challenges. Congressional and state policies remain critical.
12 books about America’s divisive politics – and implications for climate action
Recent Supreme Court decisions on climate change and other ‘culture war’ issues, plus disturbing testimony from the January 6th Committee hearings, are prompting a ‘major rethink’ of next steps for climate activists and communicators.
Democracy and climate change
Challenges confronting both cry out for some urgent attention. But no fair choosing favorites: As goes one, so may go the other.
EDITOR’S PICKS
‘The World as We Knew It’: Sadness and grief eloquently expressed
Starting from the premise that the personal is planetary and that the planet has changed irrevocably, this collection of essays considers the climate crisis from the perspective of the individual.
Electrifying transportation reduces emissions AND saves massive amounts of energy
Electric vehicles are far more energy-efficient than traditional internal combustion vehicles.
