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Curbing the migrant crisis through landscape restoration by migrants? This idea deserves exploration/implementation imho.

A climate moonshot for the Harris and Scheinbaum Administrations. I need your help getting this to the right people. My followers know that there is a lot of science behind these claims. But suddenly there is a new opportunity. Climate change drives climate migrations, but landscape restoration can reverse climate change and staunch climate migrations. The US and Mexico are uniquely positioned to benefit from this solution.  Our new leaders are uniquely qualified to show the way. Climate migration is a problem for both countries and Mexican landscapes to the South of Texas and California are ripe for regeneration. Climate migrants could be employed and empowered to convert millions of acres of desert and scrubland into arable wetlands, grasslands, farms and forest, and then to occupy a model 21st century eco-zone that that will provide meaningful lives and livelihoods to restore rainfall, economic prosperity, and global climate in a few decades. Unlike emissions reductions, this is a short-term regional climate and migration solution that could be implemented in 3 years using new soil restoration and desalination technologies.  Replicated globally, this is a planetary climate, migration and biodiversity solution that could reverse (not just slow) global warming within decades. Now is the time.  This is the place. This is the change we need. EcoRestoration Alliance

Maybe we shouldn’t worry about the scale of the impact of global climate change on the local level…claiming that ecologist narratives embody the future in advance & that we’re heading to a dystopia without any form of doubt, completely rules out any possibility of change. But changes in planetary climate go beyond local climate, affecting global weather patterns, ocean currents, & ecosystems. Beyond events on the local level, climate change already has far-reaching global impacts, including mass migration, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation due to energy & food production, extreme weather events, & more… Local efforts are crucial in mitigating these global impacts. By recognizing the interconnectedness of global & local dynamics, & through international cooperation & policy changes, we can adapt & create a more resilient & hopeful future for ALL communities. —Worrying too hard about the own backyard isn’t going to solve anything at all.

🌍 Earth’s Vital Signs: Humanity's Future at a Tipping Point 🌍 The latest report from climate experts paints a stark picture of our planet’s health: 1. Record-Breaking Climate Extremes: 2023 saw unprecedented global temperatures, wildfires, and extreme weather events, breaking dangerous new records. 2. Carbon Emissions Continue to Rise: Despite global agreements, CO2 levels are higher than ever, driving severe climate impacts and ecosystem collapse. 3. Melting Ice and Rising Seas: Polar ice is shrinking at alarming rates, and sea levels are rising faster than expected, threatening coastal communities worldwide. 4. Ecosystems in Crisis: Vital ecosystems, from rainforests to coral reefs, are on the brink, accelerating biodiversity loss and threatening the balance of life on Earth. 5. Humanity's Window to Act is Closing: Experts warn that we’re nearing irreversible tipping points. Immediate, bold action is the only path to avert catastrophe. 🌱 Call to Action 🌱 It's time for business leaders, policy makers, and individuals to step up. We must go beyond pledges—embrace courageous, regenerative strategies to ensure a sustainable future for people and planet. Doing a little less bad isn't good enough. Our children deserve better. Much better. There’s no time to wait—act now, while we still can. #ClimateAction #BusinessForGood #Sustainability #FutureOfBusiness #EarthVitalSigns #Leadership UK for Good https://lnkd.in/eu4hxM6T

An interesting read, which highlights how far beyond our basics needs we've gone as a devleoped country, whilst those who haven't yet met their needs suffer the consequences. Where will we all go when there is no safe space left? The global climate crisis is a very real threat to us all. https://lnkd.in/eMqtN3xe

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Today, as we commemorate Earth Day, it's crucial to recognize not only the importance of addressing the climate crisis but also the significance of climate adaptation in safeguarding our planet's future. Climate adaptation involves preparing for and responding to the impacts of climate change, from shifting weather patterns to rising temperatures and sea levels. While mitigation efforts focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation is equally essential to protect communities, ecosystems, and economies from the inevitable changes ahead. Incorporating climate adaptation strategies into our practices and policies is key to building resilience and minimizing the risks associated with climate change. Whether it's investing in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events, implementing sustainable agriculture techniques to cope with changing growing conditions, or enhancing disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, adaptation measures are crucial for ensuring a sustainable and secure future. As we celebrate Earth Day, let's not only commit to mitigating climate change but also prioritize adaptation efforts to address the challenges already unfolding. By working together and embracing innovative solutions, we can build a more resilient world that can thrive in the face of environmental uncertainty. Let's take action today to adapt to the changing climate and protect the planet for future generations. #EarthDay #ClimateAction #Adaptation #Resilience #Sustainability 

This is not the headline that you want to read first thing in the morning: Seven of nine planetary boundaries breached, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week #climate #climatechange #environment #globalwarming #biodiversity

Living on a finite earth, we cannot have infinite aspirations!! But currently 8.2 Billion people on this planet are collectively doing the same. They are using the earth resources at their own will..without even caring for the will of the planet and care for rules of the nature. People are at war with one another for time and resources, there are people who want to get rich quicker than others and many like him/her are creating this blind race...where upon winning not even one of them will be actually called victorious. The real victory is in realising that we don't need to live in this madness. We as a conscious being on this resourceful world can create a just place for ourselfs not by running for the wins but by sustaining the earth we have got from our ancestors. If we do that our kids would do the same and we all can be safe. Today we have every possible comfort, resources, technology which eases our life in many ways. Careful, responsible, and accountable ways of living can bring baçk the needed change! We need changes in many area of human habitation..such as overpopulation, climate change, biodiversity protection, over consumption, wildlife conservation, energy, food, water etc. To manage all these we need able leadership, meticulous planning and administration of strategies and plans. We need to install a culture in ours people for, care for earth, care for people, and just share of resources between the needy ones. An impactful video..that asks us to fight with problems of today for the future we need... is linked for exploration... https://lnkd.in/dGYk4zCe Harrison Ford..Emporing Climate Change Thanks for reading..and caring!

Happy Earth day - “The Tortured Earth” Having stumbled upon this image, it's inspired me to share some thoughts on climate. The Earth's climate has been in a constant state of flux since its inception. It's evident that climate changes have been caused neither by human activity nor by any other form of life. The scientific consensus is that human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, are contributing to the warming of the planet. This can lead to more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, and disruptions to agriculture and water supplies. It's important for individuals, communities, and governments to take action to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. In modern times, "climate change" refers to changes in the Earth's climate that are the result of human activity. Basically, it is not about climate change that I worry most, for the most part, I am worried on how things might affect the future. Will there be a greener future for the upcoming generation or they will see a more toxic or polluted place to live! Roy Bennet said "Every challenge, every adversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth." Climate change is indeed a blow to the globe yet with innovations, investment and more passionate activists, we can cross this hurdle. Let's work together to take care of our planet for future generations. #UNEP-WCMC #African Foundation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (AFCCSD)#EU Environment and Climate #UN #ClimateChange#Climate#Activists#Earth

We have been so tech and digital obsessed over the last two decades that we have turned a blind eye to funding and preserving our ecology. What is the point of innovation when we cannot cover basic needs like food, shelter, safety and health. Almost everyone in the world has over the last five years come face to face with frightening climate conditions. According to The 2024 State of Climate report, published in Bioscience, we are entering perilous times. “We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. We are stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis. For many years, scientists, including a group of more than 15,000, have sounded the alarm about the impending dangers of climate change driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions and ecosystem change. Over half a century, global warming has been correctly predicted even before it was observed—and not only by independent academic scientists but also by fossil fuel companies. Despite these warnings, we are still moving in the wrong direction; fossil fuel emissions have increased to an all-time high, the 3 hottest days ever occurred in July of 2024 , and current policies have us on track for approximately 2.7 degrees Celsius (°C) peak warming by 2100 (UNEP 2023). Tragically, we are failing to avoid serious impacts, and we can now only hope to limit the extent of the damage. We are witnessing the grim reality of the forecasts as climate impacts escalate, bringing forth scenes of unprecedented disasters around the world and human and nonhuman suffering. We find ourselves amid an abrupt climate upheaval, a dire situation never before encountered in the annals of human existence. We have now brought the planet into climatic conditions never witnessed by us or our prehistoric relatives within our genus.” We have gone from natural to unnatural cyclical patterns causing fires, floods, famine. https://lnkd.in/gcJcsNk6 (Source: Bioscience)