We’ve been over the moon by how well the Drawdown Explorer – the world’s most powerful platform for climate solutions – has been received since the launch at Climate Week NYC! Already, it has been viewed more than 50,000 times and has received high praise from renowned climate leaders, including climate scientist Hannah Ritchie, Ph.D., and former UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres. But we’re just getting started. In the coming months, we will be adding new solutions to the Drawdown Explorer and working with innovative partners, such as Vibrant Data Labs, to make the platform even more useful for accelerating climate action. From real-time data on funding streams for every climate solution to global maps that show how solutions interact around the world, we have big plans for the future of Drawdown Explorer – and we need your help to make them happen. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide all of the data, visualizations, maps, and information on the Drawdown Explorer for free, forever – no paywall, no gatekeeping. If you are able, please consider donating to support this urgently needed work and help power the future of the Drawdown Explorer. If you are unable to donate, consider sharing the Drawdown Explorer on social media, email, and anywhere else to ensure it reaches as many people as possible. Everything we do is only possible because of the generous support of people like you. Thank you for standing up for science-based climate solutions and the promise of a better world.
This week’s Climate Charted is an infographic showing why claiming a building is "net zero" is questionable in many cases. “[E]ven if your action actually results in forest protection, it does not change your emissions,” Project Drawdown Senior Scientist Amanda Smith, Ph.D., writes in a recent Insights post. “And if you agree that the goal is to stop the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, you should understand that market signals simply do not work in a net zero world, and cannot show us the pathway that’s best for society.” Click
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Physicist and award-winning science communicator Simon Clark recently explained why he’s excited about the Drawdown Explorer on his popular YouTube channel and Instagram. Check it out and share now!
For a sobering look at how the food system drives global warming – as well as a hopeful look at the straightforward solutions available to fix the problem – check out this recent article in Vox from journalist Kenny Torella.
For many of us, Jane Goodall, Ph.D., was a formative figure who shaped our relationship with the natural world. To hear – in her own words – how she wielded hope as a form of power to spur positive change, listen to this conversation (Apple Podcasts; Spotify) between Goodall and climate leader Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Ph.D.
- October 16 @ 1 pm ET: On World Food Day, join Project Drawdown Director of Storytelling & Engagement Matt Scott for a first look at Drawdown’s Neighborhood: Los Angeles, a new docuseries featuring seven local climate heroes advancing food, agriculture, land use, and ocean solutions. Register now >>
“I worked in fashion for many years before finally transitioning into climate. I loved the business of fashion; the craft, the history, and yes, the beauty. But over the years, I grew dissatisfied with an industry that staked its entire reputation on being ahead of the curve but was actually obsessed with the status quo. And the status quo of fashion was also waste, exploitation, and what felt like a dated approach to innovation. When I started investigating climate, I learned about frameworks to solve problems that seemed unsolvable. I heard smart people communicating about climate in a way that didn’t feel dry or scary. Instead, it was hopeful, and sometimes humorous! I decided I wanted to do something that would help protect the greatest beauty of all – our Earth. Being a part of building a better world inspires my creativity in a way that seasonal collections never could. While I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the buzz of the fashion world, it’s hard to beat the feeling of knowing you’re part of a movement to protect the Earth for future generations. And we have our own buzz going on 🐝” — Hannah J-S., Brooklyn, New York Want to be featured in a future Why Climate? Send a few sentences about why climate change matters to you, along with a related image, to newsl...@drawdown.org or share on social media using the hashtag #WhyClimate.
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