Now is the right time to take action on climate.
I’m in the middle of reading a collection of essays entitled Not Too Late, edited by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young - Lutunatabua.
It’s so reassuring to me to read essays by people who are well aware of the severity of the situation. Maybe you too will take comfort in knowing there are many, many others out there who are working hard on the massive intersecting crises that comprise climate change - and in knowing that together we CAN turn the ocean liner in time to head to safety.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
While we work toward that longterm outcome, I am certain that every bit of oil and gas that is left in the ground and every bit of planetary warming prevented, will protect someone’s life somewhere. Your individual actions matter.
The recent disasters in North Carolina and Florida show that there is no climate haven.
Unexpected events will continue to happen. We are moving into uncharted territory - we simply don’t know how well human made systems and infrastructure will hold up under weather conditions never before experienced.
We are facing an uncertain future - which should give you reason to INCREASE your action, because the future is not yet determined! The next few years provide a window of opportunity to rapidly decrease emissions.
Whatever WE - the generations alive today - do, (or don’t do), will determine outcomes for humanity for thousands of years.
This is an awesome responsibility - but it’s also an awesome opportunity.
Every decision you make is a chance to decide to protect life.
Every bit of warming prevented will pay off both economically and with better health outcomes for someone, somewhere.
That said, one of the biggest sources of climate pollution is war.
War must be ended for all time. War is not compatible with a livable planet.
It’s uncertain how many more big, carbon intensive wars like the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are feasible before we pass tipping points of no return.
We have to stop the senseless destruction of life and of infrastructure. We can end destructive policies and find solutions that will protect the well being of all peoples.
Will you consider making climate change your key issue for the next 10 years? I’m convinced if enough people do that, we will turn the situation around.
You can work on climate change from any angle, from any issue that you are passionate about.
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Together we can do what's needed!
Nancy Faulstich, Director
Climate of Hope Fair (9/29)
Community members of all ages participated in interactive stations such as blowing air through a straw into a solution and seeing it change color to represent ocean acidification, quesadilla cooking demonstration on an induction cooktop, and a children's bike rodeo.
Our Community Climate Coalition members led the public through an explanation of visible and invisible pollution, gathered data on challenges accessing housing, transportation, energy and other elements, and captured ideas for greenhouse gas reducing projects that could be brought to the Pájaro Valley.
Regeneración Proclamation
We were honored to receive a proclamation celebrating eight years of Pájaro Valley Climate Action from Mayor Pro Tempore Maria Orozco on behalf of Mayor Quiroz-Carter at the October 8 Watsonville City Council meeting.
Green Business Re-Certification
Regeneración was proud to be recognized as a re-certified Green Business alongside many other Watsonville businesses, large and small.
Every decision we make matters - we can conserve resources and make green choices.
Good Climate News -Dramatic growth of renewable energy in California!
The state of California in the U.S. has the fifth largest economy in the world. During April to September 2024, the use of fossil gas (sometimes called “natural gas”) to generate electricity in California was 29% lower than in 2023. That is, the use of fossil gas to generate electricity dropped by almost a third in one year in the 5th largest economy in the world. For long periods of time this year California has produced 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. Solar power provided 24% more electricity than fossil gas did. On an annual basis this adds up to a 29% reduction in carbon emissions statewide.
Bad Climate News - Heat and Hurricanes
It was 100 degrees or higher for a record breaking 113 days in Phoenix.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have killed hundreds, caused over 100 billion in damage, shuttered schools, and left people traumatized with the intensity of the storms and the unexpectedness of where some of the worst damage occurred.
Resources for Farmworker Health!
Videos in Mixtec and other languages on farmworkers' health and climate change are available at PHI: Public Health Institute.
There is also a webinar on protecting farmworker health in polytunnels (where raspberries and other crops are grown.)
Photo Credit: Liza Gross - Inside Climate News
Upcoming Events
October 19-26 - Flood Awareness Week
November 3 - Our Pajaro Photo Gallery will be on display at UCSC Seymour Center during November! Reception 12-2 pm on 11/3.
By November 5 - VOTE CLIMATE!
Nov 30-Dec 12 - COP 28 - United Nations Conference of the Parties. Many sessions live-streamed.