Unsustainable food and fossil fuel production causes $5B of environmental damage every hour of every day.

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🚨Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions In a new preprint, @colognaviktoria.bsky.social, @maiensachis.bsky.social, @jmbh.bsky.social & I examine techno-optimism among 9,199 scientists and how it relates to their civic engagement and lifestyle choices🧵 🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/hh94huzv

The natural environment is the foundation of human existence, and its quality is a strong influence on our individual and collective wellbeing. The idea that "the environment" or "climate change" should only be taught as stand-alone courses is absurd on its face.

Oh no! Not our beloved fossil fuel company doing something shitty.

Oof.

“Government by the people for the people.” They don’t believe in that, they don’t care about us. They can only win when they cheat. #SaveOurDemocracy #Pinks #NCPolitics #Congress

Microforests produce a range of benefits for neighborhoods, absorbing stormwater and recharging groundwater, and reducing heat extremes, and attracting new birds and insects. Our analysis estimated that one site will produce at least $36K in annual benefits at maturity. #microforests

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Heavy rainfall, high tides, storm surge, and sea-level rise are all factors. #floodrisk

The ideal candidate is a storyteller, strategist, and systems thinker who can translate complex economic and ecological findings into compelling communications. 20-30 hours per week. #joinourteam

Researchers are now working on a framework linking tree cover, mental health, and healthcare costs. #urbannature

Our work for the Natural Resources Defense Council showed that moderate levels of home hardening in high-risk zones could boost the California economy by $26.5B. #riskmitigation

On October 8th, join WRI president & CEO Ani Dasgupta as he discusses his book with Jennifer Morgan, former Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the German Federal Foreign Office. #climateaction