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All Their Stupid Ideas Can be Reversed and We Will Make the Deserts Bloom

Welcome to Absurdistan • 7311 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Food Systems Climate solutions Environmental Activism
  1. Human desires drive the economy, and marketing determines our choices.
  2. A shift towards traditional, healthy foods like full-fat dairy and grass-fed beef is happening despite mainstream trends.
  3. Soil restoration using cattle can help make deserts bloom and revitalize the earth.

Sheet cake as ammunition

The Crucial Years • 1464 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Renewable Energy Environmental justice Climate solutions
  1. In a polarized society, sometimes fighting in a different, more creative way can be effective.
  2. Using strategic and thoughtful tactics can make a difference in important fights like climate change.
  3. Being considerate of societal impacts and strategic in activism can lead to positive outcomes, even in difficult situations.

It's So Hot

The Crucial Years • 1494 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Climate Activism Climate solutions
  1. The planet's temperature crossed the 2.0 degrees Celsius mark for the first time, highlighting the urgent need to address global warming
  2. The conflict in Palestine is exacerbating environmental issues, with the region facing challenges like water scarcity and desertification due to climate change
  3. Addressing conflicts like the one in Palestine is crucial to redirecting attention towards combating climate change and preserving a livable planet for all

Here's 5 ways the media can help the climate movement (rather than just terrifying us)

The Green Fix • 196 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Media Coverage Capitalism Climate solutions Political Influence
  1. Media should connect climate news to different sectors like business and politics
  2. Capitalism plays a big role in the climate crisis and needs more media attention
  3. Media should spotlight the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on the Global South and follow the money behind climate decisions
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Thermodynamics of air capture of carbon dioxide

The Climate Brink • 864 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Thermodynamics Carbon Capture Global Warming Energy consumption Climate solutions
  1. Thermodynamics helps us understand the energetics of processes and evaluates their effectiveness.
  2. Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology can play a significant role in reducing atmospheric CO2 levels beyond traditional emissions reduction methods.
  3. Implementing DAC technology requires a massive amount of energy, emphasizing the importance of finding climate-safe energy sources.

Carbon offsetting: climate fix or fail?🌲

Climate In Colour • 78 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Climate solutions
  1. The post discusses the topic of carbon offsetting and questions its effectiveness in addressing climate change.
  2. The author will be conducting research in Ghana's forests, working closely with the local community.
  3. Readers can access the full post and archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Climate In Colour.

Harmony is finally coming to the carbon markets: how this marketplace platform delivers clarity

The Green Techpreneur • 4 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Data Transparency Investment Strategies Climate solutions
  1. CEEZER is a marketplace platform bringing harmony, transparency, and data to the carbon market.
  2. CEEZER aims to help buyers and sellers navigate the complexity of carbon quality and buying decisions by providing 3.5 million data points and AI analysis.
  3. Magnus and his team built CEEZER to provide a data-driven, non-BS approach to the carbon market, focusing on impactful climate action and long-term commitment.

164% YOY Carbon Market Growth: How to Shift Millions into Nature

The Green Techpreneur • 4 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate solutions Sustainability
  1. Regenerating and rewilding nature can help combat climate change with no technological barriers.
  2. Booming carbon market can fund nature restoration but faces trust issues - Goodcarbon aims to address this.
  3. Goodcarbon aims to elevate carbon market quality, enable buying future credits, and focus on projects with social impact.

Gene editing: should we hack nature to protect the planet? 🧬

Climate In Colour • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Gene-editing Climate solutions Food production
  1. Gene editing is seen as a technology that can revolutionize food production and help us adapt to climate change.
  2. There is debate on whether gene editing is a viable solution for climate change or just another technological fix.
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