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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.

Oof. A Small Step Forward, and then...

The Crucial Years • 1155 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Environmental Activism Climate Science
  1. The rich individuals or entities may not fully grasp or prioritize the urgency of the environmental crisis, as shown by certain investment decisions.
  2. Some significant steps towards divesting from fossil fuels have been taken, indicating a gradual shift away from reliance on them.
  3. Financial institutions like banks withdrawing from environmental initiatives could hinder progress towards decarbonization and indicate a shift in priorities.

Good trouble on the Bad River

The Crucial Years • 757 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Renewable Energy Environmental Activism Carbon Emissions Natural resources
  1. The documentary 'Bad River' tells the story of an indigenous community fighting an oil company, highlighting the universal struggle for land rights and environmental protection.
  2. The legal and political battle between the Bad River band and Enbridge over Line 5 demonstrates the importance of building broad coalitions to address both environmental and climate crises.
  3. The documentary emphasizes the need for alliances and friendships to form to create successful movements, showcasing the power of collaboration in environmental activism.
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Two Wins, a Loss, and a Disaster

The Crucial Years • 1225 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Environmental Activism Renewable Energy Climate Impacts Sustainability
  1. California passed a significant climate law to force big companies to disclose their carbon emissions
  2. Activism led to New York University finally divesting from fossil fuels after a decade-long battle
  3. Record rainfall in Libya resulted in a tragic loss of life, signaling the urgent need to address climate change

eXports eXports eXports

The Crucial Years • 777 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Wildfires Environmental Activism
  1. In 2015, the US Congress repealed the ban on exporting US oil, contradicting climate change goals.
  2. America has become the largest exporter of gas and oil globally, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. There is a need for the Biden administration to halt licensing new LNG facilities to prevent further climate damage.

The Mercury is Off the Charts

The Crucial Years • 946 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Renewable Energy Wildfires Environmental Activism Climate Policy
  1. Global warming is rapidly increasing sea surface temperatures, with 2023 likely to be the hottest year yet.
  2. Despite the alarming climate situation, the fossil fuel industry is not making significant changes to reduce their impact.
  3. There is a call for urgent action to transition away from fossil fuels and support clean energy initiatives to combat the climate crisis.

The kids are alright

The Crucial Years • 856 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Environmental Activism
  1. 16 Montana youth are taking legal action to fight for a clean and healthful environment for future generations in a historic trial in the state.
  2. Climate change impacts on children are profound, highlighting the urgency for action and the need to address intergenerational injustices.
  3. The fight for climate justice extends beyond local trials, with efforts to hold the federal government accountable for its role in the climate crisis gaining support.

Dancing with a permanent emergency

The Joyous Struggle • 454 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global Warming Environmental Activism
  1. The author shifted focus from climate change to the meta crisis due to frustrations with prevailing climate praxis and a desire to address broader societal challenges.
  2. Climate change is a porous and permeating issue that manifests in various aspects of life, from military waste to education, and requires a shift in perspective to understand its global impact.
  3. Approaching the climate crisis as part of a larger meta crisis, including systemic inertia and the need for a fundamental shift in perspective, is crucial for meaningful action and addressing the root causes of the issue.

what might happen - one sequence

Douglass’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Urban planning Natural Disasters Resource Management Environmental Activism
  1. Very few are aware of major trends already happening on Earth, such as deforestation, floods, and food production decline
  2. A proposed sequence envisions a path from crisis to Gardenworld through stages like Lifeboats and Security
  3. The concept of Gardenworld offers a goal for continuous experimentation and improvement in education, medicine, and other areas

Urban birdwatchers, conservation, and bending the biodiversity curve

This Week in Birding • 137 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation Biodiversity Nature connection Environmental Activism
  1. Biodiversity loss is a significant threat and changing our ways is crucial for restoration.
  2. Landscaping yards with native plants can greatly support bird populations and wildlife.
  3. Engaging urban residents in observing nature can lead to more interest in conservation and restoration efforts.

Science as a religion: how science harms the effort to save the planet

Technology, Environment, and Art • 3 HN points • 16 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Science Climate change Consumerism Global Economy Environmental Activism
  1. Science is not a religion to be universally believed in, as there are skeptics, particularly among populists.
  2. Science's near-religious belief as a problem-solving tool for climate issues might fuel skepticism due to the focus on consumerism and capitalism.
  3. Addressing climate change requires moving away from blindly trusting science and taking more drastic actions like dismantling consumerism.

The three types of changes for a sustainable future

Technology, Environment, and Art • 19 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Ecology Conservation Environmental Activism
  1. Type I changes are superficial changes that may sound good but do little to solve sustainability issues.
  2. Type II changes make a significant positive impact on the environment while still operating within current systems.
  3. Type III changes are radical, revolutionary changes that challenge the status quo and are essential for creating a truly sustainable future.

Fight to Repair Daily: Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 05 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Repair Circular Economy Sustainability Environmental Activism Innovation
  1. The WIRED GREEN conference highlighted the importance of the right-to-repair movement and the significance of fixing products to reduce waste.
  2. New York's Digital Fair Repair Act aims to make it easier for consumers to repair electronics and may pave the way for similar legislation in other states.
  3. Organizations like Repair Cafes are promoting a more sustainable, circular economy by emphasizing repair and reuse over recycling.

The Climate Narrative

The Grey Matter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global impact Environmental Activism
  1. Climate news often emphasizes negative impacts, ignoring potential benefits like improved crop growth from increased CO2 levels.
  2. The media tends to focus on portraying climate change as always getting worse, disregarding instances where it may have positive effects or remain stable.
  3. Scientific studies and media reports may frame climate change in a misleading manner, emphasizing alarming perspectives to provoke action.

Fight to Repair Weekly: Week of November 7, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Repair Antitrust Consumer Rights Corporate Power Environmental Activism
  1. FTC is stepping up to enforce unfair competition laws, aiming to crack down on companies using unfair tactics for advantage.
  2. Repair-focused class action lawsuits against manufacturers like Harley Davidson and John Deere are progressing, showing a pushback against restrictions on repair.
  3. Articles highlight challenges in repairing modern products like phones and bicycles, emphasizing the importance of the right to repair movement.

Gas Stories

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Activism Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Climate Crisis Pollution
  1. Furnace trouble can be fixed temporarily, but it's important to address the underlying issue to avoid repetitive problems.
  2. The urgency to reduce carbon emissions is emphasized, pushing for significant lifestyle changes to combat global warming.
  3. Political decisions can have detrimental consequences, and it's crucial for individuals to advocate for environmental protection to prevent harmful practices like hydrofracking.

Legal Campaign to Repeal Climate Policies

A Natural Language • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Policy Legal Environmental Activism Climate change
  1. The legal campaign aims to highlight carbon accounting fraud in court cases to derail misguided climate policies.
  2. Consider reaching out to relevant parties in climate-related court cases to support the campaign.
  3. Another strategy is to send cease and desist letters to key protagonists to create liability for misleading environmental claims.

Legal Jiu-Jitsu

A Natural Language • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Legal Court Cases Deforestation Environmental Activism
  1. Defanging the climate narrative in court makes sense by exposing the corruption and environmental malfeasance fueling it.
  2. It is important to reach out to different types of lawsuits defending against environmental actions, land seizures, and liberty restrictions.
  3. Cease and desist letters can be sent to enablers, confronting green investment funds about misleading claims, and advocating for soil-friendly farming practices.

The path to the future is made by walking.

lifeboat • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Activism Sustainability
  1. The path to the future is not about finding a solution to our current predicament, but about taking small actions and building resilience closer to the ground.
  2. We may not be able to fix everything, but we shouldn't give up; there are only courses of action to take.
  3. The future is not predetermined; it's a patchwork of many small paths that form a countermovement to larger power structures.