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Third Act/ Third Act Faith

For people over 60 (or close to it--no one checks!). Fantastic leaders with loads of organizing experience, savvy, creativity, and joy. The group focuses on key climate- and democracy-related initiatives. The interfaith "subgroup" connects people of faith to the central initiatives and to faith-inflected resources.

Debra RienstraAugust 21, 2024

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Volts Podcast

Is it even possible to electrify everything? Well, there are people deep in the weeds figuring out the details for making this happen. This is a very wonky podcast, but it's so good I listen to it regularly. Fascinating interviews with people working on grid…

Debra RienstraMay 15, 2024

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How to Visualize Climate Change: Basic Analogies

A great video to explain climate basics through several good analogies. Climate Adam (Dr. Adam Levy) and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe are climate scientists with a gift for communicating accurate information in winsome ways. A charming and funny introduction to the very, very basics.

Debra RienstraMay 15, 2024

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action

Marine biologist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson goes beyond the usual answers to the question "what can I do" and offers advice about finding a joyful way forward.

Debra RienstraMay 15, 2024

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Simon Clark: Is there any good news about climate change?

Atmospheric physicist and climate communicator Simon Clark explains that while we have not reached needed goals yet, we have made SO MUCH progress!

Debra RienstraMay 15, 2024

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Not the End of the World

Data scientist Hannah Ritchie makes the case--using loads of data on what is already happening--that we can create a livable, thriving future if we address the climate crisis head-on, strategically. The subtitle is "How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet."…

Debra RienstraMay 15, 2024

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Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

Katherine Hayhoe is a world-renowned climate scientist, a Christian, and a consummate communicator. This indispensable book covers the facts of climate change, but it focuses on communicating wisely and effectively with others about the climate crisis. (See also Hayhoe’s TED Talk and YouTube channel.)

Debra RienstraDecember 8, 2023

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A Crash Course on Climate Change

The New York Times does excellent reporting on climate. Their handy crash course website is organized and accessible, providing recent statistics and information and answering common questions.

Debra RienstraNovember 19, 2023

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United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministries

Debra RienstraAugust 21, 2023

Climate Facts and News

IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released this summary in March 2023. You can read the Executive Summary for a helpful and readable introduction. This report summarizes the more extensive reports released earlier on the physical science of climate change, on impacts and the need…

Debra RienstraAugust 15, 2023

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Third Act/ Third Act Faith

Volts Podcast

How to Visualize Climate Change: Basic Analogies

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action

Simon Clark: Is there any good news about climate change?

Not the End of the World

Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

A Crash Course on Climate Change

United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministries

IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report

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