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Workshop: Climate & the Beginning of the Crisis Decades CHSTM 2024-07-01 https://buff.ly/3X1biYN 30 August 2024. A one-day workshop that seeks to generate critical transdisciplinary engagement around climate research and discourse in the 1970s The post Workshop: Climate & the Beginning of the Crisis Decades appeared first on CHSTM.

Transition versus transformation; change is needed but how fast? Given the risks of catastrophic climate change, a possible anthropogenic mass extinction event, and seriously bad and irreversible climate tipping points, a precautionary approach to managing the future must rapidly decouple, in absolute terms, economic growth from environmental impacts. Quentin Grafton discusses the folly of accepting the ‘transition’ line of reasoning. https://lnkd.in/dpxQKRbT

"F**k the climate, it's just cheaper!" This was the best I have been able to come up with while thinking lately about the need to change our messaging around climate-change adaptation. Sadly, the slogan is pretty offensive, hence can put off more people than it engages, hence is rather useless😥☹️ Luckily, Michael Shank, Ph.D. was able to argue the same sentiment much more eloquently, hence his approach has fabolous engagement potential! TL DR: People care about cost, convenience, accessibility, status and others before climate. And, climate-related adaptations positively contribute to all of those. But, we (the proponents of the adaptation) start talking about the climate first and present everything else as add-ons. Instead, we should do this the other way around. It might be that simple. Well worth your read: https://lnkd.in/gbhDvSg9

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Correct Answer: C) "The author, along with her collaborators, are working on a new book about climate change." Explanation: The correct answer is C. The subject "author, along with her collaborators" is singular, so it requires the singular verb "is" instead of the plural verb "are." Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "The author, along with her collaborators, is working on a new book about climate change."

Last Thursday, I was doing my favourite part of my job, working with Scottish SMEs to understand how the business landscape is changing. We discussed the increasing pressure from customers for them to take action on climate. The businesses highlighted how being asked for operations data and emissions targets is becoming the norm. The group was a mix of businesses from manufacturers to accountants, yet all faced similar pressures. With the help of free tools and a bit of know-how, it's great to know that these businesses can easily start reporting and taking action. We've got a new cohort starting on Wednesday morning, with a few places remaining. There are also cohorts in March and April. If you'd like some support calculating your carbon emissions and creating an action plan to reduce them, sign up now: https://lnkd.in/e4HA7XPX Consisting of 3 online workshops, Climate Springboard is part of a unique partnership between the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. By simplifying an overwhelming net zero landscape, we provide tips for any business to measure, report and reduce their carbon emissions using low-cost, simple steps. Mhairi Cochrane Sarah Bissett Kira Myers Jamie Brogan Clare Wharmby Colin Banks Keith Masson Màiri Macdonald Allison MacPherson Thomas Billam

Most media professionals’ jobs are to develop worlds, whether that’s building a set for a location they’ve never seen or creating a completely new universe many years from now. At the Hollywood Climate Summit, Alison Smart hosted a workshop on combining visions of the future with scientific facts. “We are at a point in time where we need to tell more stories that are bounded by what we know about how the climate works and how it might change in the future. We need to tell stories on this planet within the constraints of this planet because this is the best planet that we know of in this galaxy. It’s also amazing that we understand it. It’s not like AI—anyone can understand the fundamentals of climate science. We have a lot of information and we can use it to live within the boundaries of this planet so we can still live well in a changing climate if we think ahead, imagine, and prepare.” Watch the talk and panel discussion here:

Tomorrow is the last day of January, so we will have a new Action of the Month shortly! Still haven't taken action in January? Don't worry - this action is evergreen ) This month: learn about our climate and ocean! We made it easy for you: check out all the resources we've collected for you to take action in January: https://lnkd.in/dgq6mgK6 Climate literacy is essential for comprehending the complex interactions within the Earth's climate system, including the factors contributing to climate change. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions, advocate for sustainable practices, and collectively address global challenges. Stay tuned for February's Action of the Month - coming soon!

1. The speed with which the climate is now changing is faster than (almost) all scientists thought possible. 2. There is now zero prospect of holding the average temperature increase this century to below 1.5°C; even 2°C is beginning to slip out of reach. The vast majority of climate scientists know this, but rarely if ever give voice to this critically important reality. 3. At the same time, the vast majority of people still haven’t a clue about what’s going on – and what this means for them and everything they hold dear. The time for incrementalism has long since passed. Act. Change. Everything should be on the table for discussion. Do give this summary from Jonathan Porritt CBE a read to the end.