Compiled by Dick Bennett. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2025/05/omni-climate-memo-mondays-229-may-5-2025.html
Composting.
Preparing for Extreme Weather.
Water Protection v. Mining.
UN Climate Conference.
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“Extreme weather season is almost here. Make sureyou’re ready.” Yale Climate Connection (4-30-25).
Temperatures are heating up, and hurricane season is around the corner. As the Trump administration cuts staff and budgets at departments like NOAA and FEMA, Americans risk being less able to prepare and respond to weather disasters than they were this time last year.
That makes it more important than ever to make sure you and your loved ones are aware of your risks and have emergency plans ready to go. Our extreme weather hub can help you get ready, and we’ve linked some of our explainers and guides in this email.
Heat waves are the deadliest weather emergencies
· How to spot the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion
· How to stay cool in hot weather
· Common medications may increase the dangers of heat waves
PBS: “Water for Life” Monday, April 21, at 9 p.m.
Meet three Latin American community leaders who risked their lives to resist government and corporate plans to divert critical local water resources to mining and hydroelectric projects. Narrated by Diego Luna. See CMM #228 on lithium mining.
“UN climate meeting sets stage for ocean conference in June: The Road to Nice.” Apr 24, 2025.
World leaders at the United Nations’ first climate meeting since Trump’s re-election showed no sign of slowing down, despite the US’ recent rampage against climate action. Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to meeting the world’s climate goals yesterday. “As we heard today, the world is moving forward. Full-speed ahead. No group or government can stop the clean energy revolution”, said Guterres.