Living with Climate Change

This News Brief summarizes the upcoming UN Climate Action Summit 2019 happening on Sept. 23rd at the UNHQ in New York. UN Climate Action 2019: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/un-climate-summit-2019.shtml Podcast: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2214964?fbclid=IwAR0tqDdeyS5IS0UhY6ozBSUD3hob8dJVftxvG8XpkijxsBIEaAmexg0UvQc&country=us Please support this channel. If you would like to donate to the development of the show "Living with Climate Change", please click this link to Paypal. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DATSCXEMUWDQL&source=url

In this episode, climate change is discussed as a world problem that can’t be solved by the OECD nations alone. In the next 20 years, responsibility for mitigating future catastrophic climate disruption will most likely shift to the developing East, no matter what current developed countries do. Will the East and West join together and seriously confront the most complex international problem the world has ever faced?

A quick update on the show's status and review of past shows.

In this episode, we discuss some ways to reduce energy use in our personal lives, and consider the future of meaningful philanthropy.

In this episode, we discuss if geoengineering is a viable option for addressing future climate collapse and saving human civilization. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-019-0398-8

Season 2 opener: On Episode 9, Living with Climate Change takes a fun look at how clouds are formed in our atmosphere and their importance in our life-supporting Water Cycle. We also discuss why clouds are white and the sky is blue.

On the final episode of Season 1, we recall the most successful international environmental treaty dealing with the earth's atmosphere, and therefore a model to contemplate with regards to future climate change governance.

XR International Rebellion started on April 15th and will continue until... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcBZxqiqVfE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Niv_rMtT7U https://rebellion.earth/

Quick update on the International Rebellion after its first working week and comment on UK's climate change leadership. https://xrebellion.org/

This News Brief announces the International Extinction Rebellion week starting on April 15th. https://xrebellion.org/

A "climate panic attack" may happen when you are consumed by all the dire worst-case scenarios and future projections of climate change, and that is when we need to contemplate —there is only now, and the future is really an illusion.

In this Special Edition, we look at one comprehensive solution to global warming; but is the world prepared to make the changes needed?

In Part 2, we discuss the human aspects of facing climate change and Dr. McPherson’s conclusions of near-term human extinction, and how his message has effected his life personally and professionally. We also discuss the spiritual way of dealing with death and human extinction; and how societies deal with climate change and the best way for scientists to present climate change to the public.

Living with Climate Change addresses the psychological effects abrupt climate change is having on many people, the controversy in climate science, and discussions on science, nature, and human development issues. I have added more segments to the show: • News Brief - keeping up with policies and scientific reports • Climate Action Spotlight - focus on NGOs and others tackling environmental issues • Guest Interview - talking with scientists, politicians and activists

In Part 1, we discuss the scientific aspects related to Dr. McPherson’s conclusion of near-term extinction occurring within the next decade caused by abrupt climate change. Dr. McPherson addresses our questions of uncertainties in climate models, global dimming and the prospect of geoengineering.

In Episode 7, we look at a poem by the great Sufi mystic Rumi and ruminate its meaning with fears of the future's total collapse of human civilization.

In the first episode of Climate Action Spotlight, we look at the NGO Warm Heart Worldwide and their efforts in reducing air pollution in Northern Thailand. Warm Heart Worldwide http://warmheartworldwide.org/ JohnnyFD's Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPDvd1pDEfw Warm Heart Biochar Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf48AvFv9P4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3IXLA9yU8

In Episode 6, we reflect on Africa's developmental challenges, enjoy a story of ecological restoration, and talk about easy ways to reduce our environmental impact.

In this News Brief, we recap last weekend’s Global Youth Strike 4 Climate where students from Kentucky to Uganda to Ukraine tried to raise awareness of our increasing ecological problem.

In Episode 5, we give perspective on our world today by reviewing the past century - finding The State of the World in pretty good shape for humans. But what of the looming threat of climate change? Here is where you can take free classes on the SDGs. https://sdgacademy.org/

This News Brief takes a look at the criticism toward Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding the Green New Deal as an alarmist proposal to address climate change?

In Episode 4, we get a deeper appreciation of the sun "rise", and discuss the solar system and earth's "creation?".

CO2 emissions effect on climate change seems to be the single most divisive factor in the political movement to address anthropogenic climate change? Episode 3 of Living with Climate Change takes a closer look at this issue.

Episode 2 (pt.2) of Living with Climate Change introduces some more spiritual concepts to help alleviate climate trauma.

Brief summary of Resolution 109 presented by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ed Markey to the US Federal Government for a "Green New Deal".

Episode 2 of Living with Climate Change introduces some spiritual concepts to help alleviate climate trauma and other emotional troubles.

Episode 1 (pt. 2) of Living with Climate Change explores coping mentally with the dire climate change predictions spreading in the media and the many bleak scientific reports being published.

Episode 1 of Living with Climate Change explores coping mentally with the dire climate change predictions spreading in the media and the many bleak scientific reports being published.

Living with Climate Change will address the psychological effects CC is having on many people, the controversy in climate science, and discuss environmental science, nature, and human development issues.