Climate Change

Jubilee Middle-ground - Climate Change Activists vs Skeptics

This video served to showcase the varying viewpoints on climate change and the reasons behind their beliefs. The talking points stimulated questions that members had about climate change, such as inquiries on The Willow Project, overconsumption, the limited progress our politicians are making, and the emotional disconnect many people feel towards climate change in general.

Understanding the Disconnect on Global WarmingHow worried are you about global warming? Are you buying compact florescent light bulbs? Did you think more about gas mileage when buying your car? For the last several years, …

Food Waste and its Links to Greenhouse Gases and Climate ChangeFood loss and waste is estimated to be roughly one third of the food intended for human consumption in the United States. When food is discarded, all inputs used in producing, processing, transporting, preparing, and storing discarded food are also wasted. Food loss and waste also exacerbates the climate change crisis with its significant greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. Production, transportation, and handling of food generate significant Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions and when food ends up in landfills, it generates methane, an even more potent greenhouse gas.

What the data says about Americans’ views of climate changeA majority of Americans view climate change as a major threat, but it's a lower priority than issues such as the economy and reducing health care costs.

Building Public and Political Will for Climate Change Action One important means to achieve meaningful reductions in carbon emissions is government policy, yet there remains a critical lack of ‘political will’ for climate action. One important influence on government leaders is engaged citizens who demand action, says YSE’s Anthony Leiserowitz.

Why planting tons of trees isn't enough to solve climate changeMassive projects need much more planning and follow-through to succeed – and other tree protections need to happen too.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plans for Reforestation, Climate Adaptation, including New Resources from Bipartisan Infrastructure LawWASHINGTON, July 25, 2022 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a strategy for how the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will address a reforestation backlog of four million acres on national forests and plant more than one billion trees over the next decade.

The Hidden Life of Trees By Peter Wohlleben

Peter Wohlleben is a German forester whose love for trees sparked from the realization that there was so much more to the common plants than he had thought. The Hidden Life of Trees is written in short, easy-to-digest chapters. He utilizes metaphors of family, community, social security, and communication to break down scientific concepts in a way anyone can understand. His passion for trees is shown from beginning to end, and readers leave the book with a new perspective on the plant life around them.

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