The data is overwhelming — Earth is in the process of recreating itself – and although our planet has done this before – the rate of change is faster than ever and all fingers point to us as the culprit.
The science is depressing, frightening and gives our stomachs a bit of a twist when thinking of the consequences. And by the way, “What the heck are we supposed to do about it, anyway?”
On the flip side, however, (not to sound too Pollyannaish), there’s a lot of exciting moments to be had in the search to understand what the planet is up to and in coming up with solutions. This is a unique moment in human history and when faced with extraordinary circumstances we have generally pulled through with some very interesting ideas.
This site will highlight the amazing, incredible and sometimes treacherous work being done by scientists, activists and anyone involved in the unique challenge ahead of us — either as knowledge gathers, observers or innovators.
This is not a “green tips” site although we will suggest ways you can become involved in the adventure as a citizen scientist — a little more interesting than just changing light bulbs.
As in all things on the web one idea started can grow tentacles into new areas. This site is no different. We will explore other topics associated with our ailing planet, such as deforestation, endangered animals and our favorite — garbage.
Each week, through this blog, I’ll keep you up to date on what’s new on the site and any other interesting environmental tidbits. I welcome comments, thoughts and suggestions.
So have a look around and welcome to the adventure.
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Cool!! I sent your site to friend and producer, Dianela Ratha, my cousin, Eric Fournier, finishing a Masters at Yale on this topic and my friend Nadia whose boyfriend is a producer – should you hear from any of them.
Really enjoyed our lunch. How about a visit to Trinity when the temps are warmer!!
Hugs Elizabeth
Hello,
Great site by the way. I was wondering if you might be interested in our climate change adventure?
We are a small environmental education charity – called Atlantic Rising – setting up a network of schools in low lying communities around the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The idea is to get students sharing their experiences of climate change.
To launch the network the three directors of the charity are travelling around the ocean on the one metre contour line – predicted to be the new coastline of the Atlantic in 100 years – to explore what could be lost if sea levels continue to rise.
We are visiting all the schools involved and creating school resources for teachers on the subject of climate change around the Atlantic.
You can follow the progress of our journey at http://www.atlanticrising.org
Have a look at our website and if you are interested I am happy to answer any more questions.
I hope your readers might be interested in our project.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Lynn
http://www.atlanticrising.org