The crisis can be a contentious topic when it comes to U.S. Politics. Young activists, like Greta Thunberg, are getting louder when it comes to their feelings about the inaction of those in power. They are, after all, the people who will be living on the planet after we’re gone.
Young Activists
The people in power who can actually do something to stop the damage aren’t inclined to do so. There’s more money in denying the crisis than there is in fighting it. The post about young climate activists in Hawaii is just one example of the younger generation’s success in their efforts to push leaders for action.
Another post in the list: “Is it Real?”, which got it’s title from an actual Google search, goes to show just how powerful and effective the disinformation coming from the fossil fuel industry and our politicians can be. One of Zany Progressive’s goals is to get money out of politics, because it’s the dark money from the fossil fuel industry that causes our politicians to either ignore the problem, or attempt to convince the voters that it‘s just a hoax.
Gains in Legislation/Policies
We have actually seen some progress in protecting the environment. Wind and solar are growing in popularity, making it harder for those spreading disinformation to be successful. The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill passed by the Biden administration included a once-in-a-lifetime investment in renewable energy, tackling greenhouse gases, reducing our carbon footprint and other policies to react to the crisis of climate change in ways we hadn’t seen before.
There’s much more we could and should be doing, but until we get money out of politics it’s going to be an uphill battle.
How climate change primed Texas to burn
The state’s high plains get a month more fire weather now than they did in the 1970s.
5 Climate Change Myths Debunked—and Backed by Scientific Proof
Are you ready to uncover the truth about climate change? It’s time to set the record straight and debunk the top 5 myths that are holding us back from taking action.
Polar Bears: How Climate Change is Hurting Them
Climate change is affecting polar bears and their survival. Let’s look at the ways polar bears are negatively impacted by climate change.
Climate Change: Is it Real? (That’s an Actual Google Search)
Climate change is not just a theoretical threat. The phrase “climate change” refers to changes in the environment that have been caused—for the most part—by human behavior.
huge park outside Mexico City serves as climate-adaptation model
The park aims to restore the hydrological basin of the Valley of Mexico, provide greenspace for residents and combat climate change.
A group of young people just forced Hawaiʻi to take major climate action
The government of Hawaiʻi and a group of young people have reached a historic settlement that requires the state to decarbonize its transportation network.
Resources
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
