I began writing this in the middle of May, after rotator-cuff surgery. I have to admit that I became overwhelmed with the amount of climate change information that comes into my life on a daily basis. I decided the best attempt might be to list resources for those who are interested.
I start with the most recent; a video made by PBS about Greta Thunberg, who is one of my heroes. She is demanding change now. Although this video was made in 2020, it was one of the first to show what progress is being made. Her question in a carbon-capture plant was very accurate. Why not just build wind or solar technology? Fortunately, the world has changed in one year. Our present government is beginning an aggressive plan to change the way we do business. Will this change in the future? No one knows.
Greta Thunberg - Year to Change the World
https://www.pbs.org/show/greta-thunberg-year-change-world/
At the web site for the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (https://www.igsd.org/), a tweet from Helena Molin Valdes recommends a new video with David Attenborough on Netflix; "The future’s not determined, the future is in our hands.” Sir David Attenborough tells the story of one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time. "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet", coming 4 June."
I had intended to put Climate Wednesdays down as a resource because I heard an interview on public radio with one of the members, but apparently they do not do every Wednesday. Still, if you are interested, there might be important information here:
Climate Wednesdays
Brooklyn Public Library
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/event-series/climate-wednesdays
Enjoy your summer. I’m hoping it’s not as hot as Chicago has been for the last month.
