Daily Archives: February 27, 2023

You are your city’s best source of climate data

 in Climate

Yes Magazine Nov 2022 https://yesmagazine.cmail20.com/t/d-e-zeujiy-tllhqntj-q/ On very hot days, Victor Sanchez makes sure to leave his home in the afternoon. “The sun just pours in,” he said of his top-floor, west-facing apartment in Harlem, where he has two fans but no air conditioner. Sanchez usually finds a shaded bench in nearby Morningside Park, sees a film, or rides his bike to the beach, returning home after the relentless sun has begun to set. “It’s just dangerous to stay inside,” he said. In 2016, Sanchez, who is 67 and works in public media, helped scientists quantify just how dangerous it is […]

Putting Out the Planetary Fire

 in Climate

And how to make an impact! New (free) book on Climate Change and Advocacy Mark Dunlea’ via People vs Fossil Fuels <build-back-fossil-free@googlegroups.com> http://gelfny.org/putting-out-the-planetary-fire/ Green Education and Legal Fund – www.gelfny.org – January 1, 2023 Dear Climate Activists and friends: As we welcome a new year, time is rapidly running out for the world to avoid climate collapse. I have compiled a new climate book – Putting Out the Planetary Fire: An Introduction to Climate Change and Advocacy – which you can read for free on the Green Education and Legal Fund’s website. The link is to the index and chapter outline; each chapter is also […]

Be an Advocate for the Birds during Arkansas’s 94th General Assembly

 in Current Events

Arkansas is getting ready to do some things that are dangerous for birds and other creatures. They need your help. Please contact Glenn Hooks to find out how you can help the birds. How can you help during this year’s legislative session? VOLUNTEER FOR THE BIRDS Submit Volunteer Form Glenn Hook says: The Arkansas state legislative session just started, during which 135 senators and representatives will begin attending to the people’s business. We welcome them to Little Rock and look forward to a productive session over the next few months. As always, Audubon will be present and active at the Capitol […]

Open Mic for Peace

 in Open Mic

Sun March 4 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Welcome spring with our great local musicians! Always fun. Always beautiful. For many Open Mic is like a sweet spiritual experience. Thank you to Kelly and Donna Mulhollan for creating this warm and open space for creative musicians and poets to try out their work. Bring your instrument or whatever and share. Or just join those of us who listen and enjoy.