The inferno in Southern California may go down as the most costly wildfire event in history. Razing thousands of homes and displacing tens of thousands, the wildfires are especially deadly because of climate-change, Yale’s Climate Connections reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
This was the hottest year on record, so it’s not surprising that the World Resource Institute’s top 15 stories were mostly about climate change, including floods, fires, droughts, and public policy sluggish to take the matter seriously enough. But several of the stories showed progress and reason for hope.
The dramatic quote above is from the United Nations report predicting a continuing rise in plastic production. Humans now yearly create 57 million tons of plastic waste that winds up in waterways and landfills. The Associated Press reports. (Photo: Bo Eide, Creative Commons)
A big and complex piece of legislation, the U.S. Farm Bill sets policy and priorities for American Agriculture. Not surprisingly, it has a great impact on the environment. It is up for renewal. The Nature Conservancy explains and explores. (Photo: Andrew Stawarz, Creative Commons)
The scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have put together a comprehensive web portal that provides authoritative, objective information on climate change and what we can do about it. Check it out! (Photo: Creative Commons)
Lutherans Restoring Creation, a grassroots movement, has put together a detailed organizing guide for congregations that to get their members involved and active in environmental causes. Excellent resource! (Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
In less than 24 hours, Milton exploded from a Category 1 hurricane to Category 5, astonishing and alarming scientists. Climate change experts say its the harbinger of things to come. Science News reports. (Photo: NOAA)
Composting food waste, yard trim and other organic materials is a nature’s way of recycling. Composting uses bacteria or worms to transform nutrient rich fertilizer for your garden. This EPA website explains everything. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Climate activists tend to use apocalyptic language when describing the future. But they’re getting the framing all wrong. Doomsday predictions are incorrect, and the truth is much, much scarier. Fast Company explores. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
Check out the Video Blogs from Lutherans Restoring Creation, posted by Gabrielle Irle, the organization’s Outreach Coordinator. From the family farm in Washington State, Gabrielle speaks about their work and everyday creation care.
