“What if we put solar panels on every roof in the world?”

Johanna Wagstaffe, Meteorologist and Seismologist for the CBC, is truly a woman after my own heart because this is exactly the dorky kind of back-of-the-napkin exercise I stay up into the wee hours of the morning figuring out. And she found a study were scientists actually did the calculations for real and turns out, it would make a real measurable impact.

We need to do this maybe not on every roof, but certainly on every roof that makes sense in every town, city and village in the world.
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #EndFossilFuels
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6685258

We have to turn

"Sure, I would join in, if others started acting."

into

"I'm acting to inspire others to join in."

for the climate, for democracy, for the future.

“#Microsoft walking back its climate commitment is a great example of why we need binding state and federal #climate laws, not corporate pledges that are reneged when they become inconvenient to profits and shareholders”
#climatefriendly #it #bigtech #unplugtrump #opensource #foss #ClimateAction #datacenter #ki #ai
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/microsoft-shrugs-off-company-climate-goals-to-support-burning-methane-gas-for-ai-data-centers/

For #ClimateAction in the Global South: industrialised countries should now step up #ClimateFinance. “High-return investment” due to less climate damages. @Nature Comment PIK Directors #Edenhofer & #Rockström with #Kleinnijenhuis #Bolton #Zettelmeyer

https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/latest-news/edenhofer-and-rockstrom-outline-pathway-to-more-global-climate-finance-in-nature

Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next
#Environment #ClimateCrisis #FossilFreeAds #SUVBan #AirlineAdsBan #NetZero #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #AdvertisingBan #GreenPolicy #EmissionsReduction #Cities
https://the-14.com/many-cities-are-banning-ads-for-airlines-suvs-and-fossil-fuels-and-yours-could-be-next/

Parent - I'd do anything for my kids!

Scientists - Here's how you can literally save the world for them.

Parent - Nah, eating baby sheep and ground-up cows is my personal choice, stop forcing your agenda on me.

#ClimateAction
#ClimateEmergency

I am going to put this out there.

When he is sworn in, Mark Carney will be the strongest Prime Minister on Climate Policy and transitioning the economy away from Fossil Fuels that Canada has ever had.

His credentials on making climate policy are nearly as strong as his economic experience.

"You have said that the goal of net zero is the greatest commercial opportunity of our time. Why?”

"Climate change is an existential threat. We all recognize that, and there’s increasing urgency around it. But the converse is, if you are making investments, coming up with new technologies, changing the way you do business, all in service of reducing and eliminating that threat, you are creating value. And what we have seen increasingly, spurred initially by the Sustainable Development Goals, accelerated by Paris, and then by social movements and governments, is societies putting tremendous value on achieving net zero. Companies, and those who invest in them and lend to them, and who are part of the solution, will be rewarded. Those who are lagging behind and are still part of the problem will be punished.”

#CanPoli #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EndFossilFuels
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/mark-carney-investing-net-zero-climate-solutions-creates-value-and-rewards

Best news of the day: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is terrified of Prime Minister-Designate Carney because he believes climate change is real, and Canada is lagging far behind in the transition.

'He's been on a warpath against the energy industry for his entire career'

#CanPoli #CdnPoli #EndFossilFuels #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ABPoli #TradeWar
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-ceraweek-smith-carney-1.7479291

Investors value green labels — but not always for the right reasons
#GreenFinance #SustainableInvesting #GreenBonds #Finance #GreenBonds #Greenwashing #RetailInvestors #GreenLabel #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #Investment #EnvironmentalImpact
https://the-14.com/investors-value-green-labels-but-not-always-for-the-right-reasons/

QUESTION:

For a new project, I’m compiling a comprehensive list of cities that are showing REAL CURRENT LEADERSHIP around #ClimateAction! Cities on every continent, and of every size.

What cities should I be sure to include? Bonus points if you include a great recent project/action they’re doing.

Cool article about a wind-powered, transatlantic cargo ship now taking passengers. I love the idea of a return to wind-powered sailing as an option for the global commute. A comfortable, lo-fi way to travel, with a carbon footprint 100x smaller than catching a plane. And apparently, you can bring unlimited luggage.

#Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Travel #Sailing

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sailing-cargo-ship-atlantic-towt-c2e-spc/index.html

Tesla is tanking in Europe while EV sales are soaring. AI solved a decade-long superbug mystery in 48 hours. And 36 fossil fuel giants are responsible for 50% of global CO₂—should they pay for the damage?

Subscribe to my newsletter FutureProof—free, every 2 weeks!

#EVs #AI #CleanTech #ClimateAction
https://newsletter.tomraftery.com/p/tesla-s-full-self-driving-upsell-is-doomed-here-s-why-d1d6a617e7320a33

My blog from last night. Given Trudeau's comments about Trump's desire to annex Canada like Putin... I think this Canadian response and reorganization needs to happen.

We're in a trade war, and Canada needs to get on a literal war footing to defend democracy and freedom for itself and Ukraine, and protect the planet from climate change.

#TradeWar #CanPoli #CdnPoli #USA #USPoli #RussiaUkraineWar #Ukraine #EndFossilFuels #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

https://chrisalemany.ca/2025/03/03/canada-should-wage-economic-war-for-ukraine-and-the-planet/

Latest Insights post by @CastlebridgeChief looks at #DataStrategy, #ClimateAction and the implications of a recent High Court decision for Irish public sector #DataLeaders https://castlebridge.ie/insights/the-coolglass-effect-some-implications-for-public-sector-data-strategy/

We are #hiring!

We are looking for a GIScience researcher for a Postdoctoral Fellowship (6-12 months) on Climate Action, Open Geodata & VGI.

Are you a researcher with a passion for spatial data science and open geodata? Do you want to use your expertise about GHG emission inventories or active mobility to develop spatial indicators for Climate Action?

We look forward to receiving your application: https://heigit.org/job-posting/heigit-international-postdoctoral-fellowships-for-giscience-research-for-climate-action/

Transition Town Worthing's Seed Swap event at Maybridge Keystone Centre. Lovely to see so many groups that we've supported with funding. Green Tides - Adur and Worthing Green Spaces Partnership, Climate Resilience Centre Worthing, The Sid Youth, We are Pollinator Pioneers C.I.C, Great to re-connect at the start of another fantastic year of #sustainable activities and local community action in #Worthing.
#seedswap #ClimateAction #sustainability #volunteering #CommunityAction #grantfunding

#Grateful for @Kleen’s March 2 contribution to the Bicycling Monterey work. She is a faithful Pedal Pusher! Please consider becoming one yourself—support this grassroots volunteer effort by setting up an automatic monthly contribution of $10 or more: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations.

A one-time donation, in any amount, is also welcome and appreciated. FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/contribution-faqs
#BikeTooter #ClimateAction #PublicSafety #ActiveTransport #BikeAdvocacy #California

Mission Statement [reviwed and edited 24-12-21]
[but don't hold me to it]

After the devastating Dutch elections [‘23-11-22] I decided to dedicate my toots back to the original goal.
I care about a lot of issues, most global some national; but I won't be 'tooting' about them all.

First and formost I WANT to 'toot' about:
* #ClimateSolutions
Because I trust that most people reading know about the dreadfull future of climate change, I want to spread the, possible, solutions to a problem rather than reiterate on the problem.
* #ClimateJustice
One of those solution might be sueing the polluters or governments on human rights, violations or #Ecoside
* #ClimateAction
Action is by all means a solution.
* #ClimateEmergency
* #Climate

As said I want to focus on the global issue. I don't want to nitpick on too much principles. Like: "What's worse: eating cows or driving diesel?" Both are devastating behaviors of intitled rich people!
On the otherhand therefore I truly respect ANY effort to make a change for the better.

Most of all... I want to add instead of preach. Bring some bits of the puzzle to the table.

I'm NOT a scientist of any kind. I'm just a disabled old white guy typing on a desk reading and searching a lot.

I tend to toot 10-15 toots at 13:00* that I boost again unchanged at 20:00* the same day, but that's NOT a promise. [*=my [Amstedam] time]

I might be interested in: #StopCopCity #ClimateFinance #Capitalism #Energy #USpolitics #Ukraine #Europe #Bernie #XR #OceanCleanup #NextBlue #InductionCooking #TaxTheRich #Africa #FemaleSoccer #Ajax #WomensRights #Indigenous #BigOil #Greta #CityDesign #VanessaNakate #2030 #Wildfires / #Floods #IPCC #AOC and more.
But after a year or two there appear to be 4 general topics: #Climate #Gaza / #IsraeliGenocide #USpolitics and #Ukraine

I tend to follow anyone who 'retoots' or 'favourites' my toots. Forget it, I'm vain.
If any of my 'followers' wants to opt out... this is your chance, as always.