Reflection, in Honor of Plastic-Free July. This is a waste basket, the kind made out of waste. The broken base of it came from the free box of a garage sale last Saturday. The plastic ribbons are single-use plastic packaging used to ship construction materials: three of the four colors picked up off the floor … Continue reading Waste Basket
Tiny Houses Fight Global Warming
Tiny houses have been around for as long as humans have sought shelter, but lately they are becoming a more popular[1] choice in housing internationally, offering alternatives for people who want their own house but, for a variety of reasons, don’t want a traditional, single-family home.
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Three Practical, Social Climate Steps with Ripple Effects
"....The roadmap to improving perceptions of conservation starts with reminding individuals that their neighbors care about it."
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Public Consultation – Providing Your Input.
By Anshika S. and Annette Olson Known as Public Consultation in the British Commonwealth and in European nations, and often as Public Testimony and/or Commenting in the United States (U.S.), governments around the world that have forms of free speech have processes for seeking public inputs on laws, regulations, and other forms of policy. Climate … Continue reading Public Consultation – Providing Your Input.
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The Three Submarine Engineers – Chapter 3
Now and Next This is the last chapter in the story of three sharp engineers, who decided to make a difference – and write childrens' books. Read the first two episodes if you haven’t yet: …Chapter 1: the story of why [link] and Chapter 2: the how’s of planning children’s books and learning to rhyme … Continue reading The Three Submarine Engineers – Chapter 3
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The Three Submarine Engineers – Chapter 2
Research and Rhyming This is the continuation of an interview with three great people, all submarine engineers, who you can get to know in Chapter 1. [link] Nick, Jon, and Matt You three guys have three planned children's books being developed for hardcopy but already available in audio, with Nick recording and reading most of … Continue reading The Three Submarine Engineers – Chapter 2
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Facebook picks Climate Steps!
Earlier this week, Facebook named myself as a "Leading Lady" in the "Hall of Her" because of my work creating and building Climate Steps. Whoop! With a focus on Women's History Month, and International Women's Day (March 8th), Facebook wanted a woman-founded climate change site. And they picked Climate Steps - looking first for a … Continue reading Facebook picks Climate Steps!
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The Three Submarine Engineers
The Three Submarine Engineers: What triggered three Brits to take a very unusual step: Submarine engineers to children’s books authors about the environment? Join us for the fun.
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Fermenting
New contributor Julia Curran: Fermented foods ...They’re a little bit alive, a lot of glory, a colorful miracle...
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Examples of Individuals Impacting Climate Court Cases
Through the work of our two climate policy interns from Carleton University, Azka and Anshika, we have compiled a list of court cases in which individuals have made a difference - either through filing suit against polluters or governments, or by giving their personal testimony. So check out our new page; we'll continue to add … Continue reading Examples of Individuals Impacting Climate Court Cases
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The Paris Agreement, the USA, and You
It is during such times that we realize the power individuals hold towards determining the future of the world.
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A Tool Library Is a Seed
or How Collaborative Communities Can Reduce Global Warming....
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Taking Action in the Courts: The New Climate Steps Politics Page
According to the United Nations, the climate crisis has become the defining issue of our generation. With the legislative and executive branches of states around the world failing to act, however, the judicial branch often remains the last resort to address the growing human rights and environmental crises. Learn more on how you can take … Continue reading Taking Action in the Courts: The New Climate Steps Politics Page
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Stripes and Stories
"....this past winter the ground never froze, so we have a banner year for destructive insects..."
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The Plastic Podcast
Wind up Plastic-Free July by spending some time with us learning what is plastic, its impacts - good and bad - including on climate change, and how to fight plastic pollution throughout the year. Dr. Annette Olson, Founder of Climate Steps and the Lead for Green Neighbors DC, and guest Den Fusso, plastic activist, will … Continue reading The Plastic Podcast
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A New Climate Steps Resource Page – Podcasts
Announcing a new resource page for Climate Steps - Podcasts, which has reviews of 13 informative podcasts in the areas of climate science, how climate change affects us, the all important climate solutions, and then the environment in general. Three of my favorites are: The Mint Climate Change Tracker, which provides an overview of climate … Continue reading A New Climate Steps Resource Page – Podcasts
