Today I attended a workshop on using AI tools without sacrificing your voice and your values. It made me think and provided some useful tips. It also ended on a reassuring note - AI is always looking backwards as it's modelled on data that already exists. Human thinking is very much still needed!

Drinking coffee while writing about coffee ☕

Passing through the Biblioteca de México, I found a birdsong installation. The beautiful passageway is now full of plants and a soundscape installation! Wooden nests hold speakers playing the call of native birds. The idea is that you listen, enjoy a moment of calm, and read about different birds.

There's a conception that people are divided about climate change. But 80-89% of people across the world want their governments to be more active on addressing climate change according to the 89% project. As a sustainability communicator, this post struck a chord: www.linkedin.com/posts/alexjr...

🥁📣 Are you ready #COP30? The #GlobalMarchForHealthAndClimate is starting in a few hours in #Belem (more details in the post below) 💚 Not in Belem? Join us virtually by liking and sharing our colourful posters!

Children have the right to play. Around the world, screen time is replacing outdoor play. But research shows that contact with nature is vital for health, emotional development, and learning. Read my latest article on the importance of green parks in cities: impact.one/insights/nat...

Three specimens of mosquito were discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects: Iceland. The insects' arrival is attributed to a warmer climate. Read the story: grist.org/science/mosq... via @grist.org

Monarchs need milkweed. Bees need flowers. Solar fields can provide both – while generating renewable power. 🌞🦋🐝

🥕🍓🥦🍇 If Europe is serious about tackling cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s, it must look at what’s on our plates. What we eat, and how our food is grown, plays a key role in our wellbeing 🍅🫑🥥🍏 www.pan-europe.info/blog/promote...

Human behaviour impacts nature in such diverse and surprising ways. Today I learned that butterflies are losing their colours as forests are being chopped down. Read about it: www.theguardian.com/environment/... via @theguardian.com

Cities are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather. Droughts last longer, heatwaves are more intense, and storms bring rainfall that infrastructure can't handle. I wrote about how sponge cities offer a nature-based solution by restoring natural water cycles: impact.one/company-news...

The State of Global Air 2025 report is here! @heisoga.bsky.social 's new report focuses on: 📌 Global air quality trends 📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia 📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions tinyurl.com/4enbywce

For #WorldMentalHealthDay I wrote an article for Impact One about how city life causes stress and how careful urban design can promote positive wellbeing with less pollution, more natural light, and better social connection in community spaces. Read it here: impact.one/company-news...

Chronic kidney disease is rising among India’s outdoor workers. Heat, long hours, and dehydration take a hidden toll on farmers, construction workers, and salt pan laborers. All made worse by climate change. But water, rest, shade protocols can help prevent disease: e360.yale.edu/features/ind...

"The need to feel and express joy — particularly for those working against the clock on climate change — is more important than ever." I absolutely loved this article from @grist.org on how joy can make us more resilient and effective in a time of climate change: grist.org/fix/project/...

I'm surprised! A mainstream US candy brand has partnered with a content creator that transforms her thrifted shopping 🤯 Nerds take this creator to develop an outfit inspired by their candy: www.instagram.com/p/DNRb9VXyKkn/ I'm wondering: can collabs like this get more people to shop secondhand?

Defending the Earth is deadly work. A new report illuminates how much. Nearly 150 land and environment defenders were killed or disappeared last year, most for standing up to mining and logging. grist.org/global-indig... #Climate #Indigenous #Tribes #Environment #GreenSky

Thanks for the list @grist.org! I'm discovering more people to follow and build my online climate community 💚

Recently 3 fashion brands were called out for using artisanal designs without credit: Prada – Kolhapuri sandals, India Adidas – huarache shoes, Mexico Dior – mukaish embroidery, India People are speaking up online for artisan recognition. Could this signal higher expectations for transparency?

I went to see Residente play a free concert in CDMX in one of the largest plazas in the 🌎. During the show he invited a Palestinian family on stage. The atmosphere was incredible as 180,000 chanted 'Palestina libre' in solidarity. It gave me goosebumps. See it here: www.instagram.com/reel/DOUD4fO...

Sharing for followers based in the USA.

Can climate fiction deliver climate justice? Although cli-fi has exploded in popularity, few of its writers treat climate justice as a central issue. But when they do, their words may have more power than even they could imagine grist.org/fix/climate-... #ClimateFiction #Fiction #Solarpunk #Books

"Collective storytelling with Indigenous Peoples and local communities can open new avenues and an equal space for dialogue" Nice blog on the power of stories in land restoration: g20land.org/blog/the-pow...

The Ugly Side Effect of #BeautyTok "TikTok is fuelling a record spend on beauty products that simply get thrown away, contributing to the ticking timebomb of monumental waste damaging the planet." Read more: eco-age.com/the-ugly-sid... via ‪@ecoage.bsky.social ‬

“What looks like one thing is a trillion-in-one organisms living together.” Maybe we could learn from this—something about the modesty of our knowledge of even our own backyards, something about the astonishing, complex beauty of interdependence. Not a single damn thing in this world is separate.

I love music festivals! I've been to at least one festival every year for the past 20 years. I'm also passionate about the climate emergency. So this article by @beccainglis.bsky.social on how the climate crisis is threatening the future of festivals really hit me:

There's growing consensus that GDP falls short as metric for measuring progress. It excludes women's unpaid work and doesn't account for inequality or impact of economic activities on environment, gender and human rights: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/be... Via @oxfaminternational.bsky.social

This is not good news. We can't wait for a convenient moment before taking climate action. The time is now. "the tipping point that makes an Amoc shutdown inevitable is likely to be passed within a few decades" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“Fewer than half the calories grown on farms reach our plates.” - @newscientist.com We produce enough food to feed 15B people, but only around 50% is available for humans, the rest goes to animal feed and biofuel. To shift this we need to think about diets, policy and how we communicate about food

I just learned about @climatemuseum.bsky.social via The Beyond Noise interview series: www.thebeyondnoise.com/stories/gree... What a great idea and way to help people connect with the climate crisis.

Princess Polly has introduced lower-impact materials such as recycled polyester and organic cotton in just 30% of its new arrivals - yet it's achieved B Corp certification. Lucianne Tonti writes for @TheGuardian.com, You can’t run a certification based on vibes

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have signed an agreement to protect 5.7 million ha of the Maya Forest, the 2nd largest tropical forest in the Americas. It'll benefit >2 million people via soil regeneration, forest restoration while protecting species like the jaguar: elpais.com/mexico/2025-...

Interesting sustainable fashion news! Pinterest searches for "dream thrift finds" have increased by 550% among Gen Z, and "vintage fall aesthetic" searches are up by 1,074% Pinterest is meeting demand by turning its 2025 Fall Trend Report into a thrift shop prelovedpod.substack.com/p/substack-e...

Struggling to get in your daily steps? It may be your city’s fault. Can urban design actually motivate people to walk more? New data says yes. grist.org/cities/strug... #Walking #Health #Exercise #Climate #Wellness #Cities

A few hours of pure peace at the UNAM botanical gardens in Mexico City this weekend.

Feeling helpless about Palestine? Here's one small thing you can do 🍉 Business Leaders for Peace is asking people to sign an open letter to the UK government to act and end the atrocities in Gaza. I didn't hesitate. You can sign here: businessleadersforpeace.com and share with colleagues/on social

Supply chain scandals are questioning the distinction between fast fashion and luxury. Many brands have more in common than they want consumers to believe. Great article [email protected] asking: are you an accidental fast fashion brand? www.voguebusiness.com/story/sustai...

Has flying become the ultimate climate sin? Globally, aviation contributes just 3% of CO₂ emissions, dwarfed by the 16% from road transport used daily by millions. Interesting article on the risks of oversimplified climate narratives: www.forbes.com/sites/emesem...

Slow Saturday - yoga followed by coffee, a pastry, and my book on the balcony. Perfect!

Wonderful multi-sensory experience at the Centro Cultural de España on Wednesday. Musicians a improvising on the theme of water, a mezcal tasting and explanations alongside traditional Mexican snacks. A very creative and immersive evening.

Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport - really interesting article on the BBC after a huge rise in interest in the women's Euros: www.bbc.com/news/article...

“Prolonged exposure to soaring temperatures can cause a deterioration in our cells and tissues and speed up biological aging, according to a new and growing body of research.”

What ‘the world’s loneliest whale’ may be telling us about climate change. A mysterious whale that has puzzled scientists for decades may not be an anomaly, but a clue to what climate change is doing beneath the waves. grist.org/oceans/what-... #Whale #Whales #Climate #Seas #Ocean #Water

Do you ever think about how sound can tell your sustainability story? I think there's huge potential to capture people's attention by embracing audio creatively. Read my article to find out why: www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you...

Today I went to my local specialty coffee shop and learned all about thermal shock processing. I love learning more about coffee and getting to know baristas and taking on their recommendations. The perfect break from work!

Build national readiness – or let everyday life keep breaking down. The @theguardian.com reports on extreme weather: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🔍 Not all sustainability certifications protect Indigenous rights. At worst, some can even mask or perpetuate negative impacts. A recent declaration by Indigenous representatives calls for changes in how certification schemes work. Insights available here: www.wearehumanlevel.com/content-hub/...

Latin America’s top human rights court has ruled that you have the right to a healthy planet. Rulings like this aren’t just about the law - they’re communications opportunities. Rad more about the decision made yesterday via @climatechangenews.com: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/04/t...

More companies are realising climate action alone isn’t enough. Nature loss risks supply chains + long-term value. Biodiversity investment, natural capital, TNFD: are all practical tools for companies to act. Great article on nature loss in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/c325...

‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil www.theguardian.com/environment/...