GlobalWarmingisReal

09/19/2025

Resisting the war on science.

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02811-4

09/18/2025

A recent report by Global Witness sheds light on the troubling trend of violence against environmental defenders, particularly in Latin America. In the past year, the region has witnessed a staggering toll, with 177 environmental activists losing their lives, representing a significant increase compared to previous years. These individuals, who advocate for the protection of forests, rivers, and wildlife, often face threats and violence from corporations and illegal groups involved in activities such as mining, logging, and agriculture.

The plight of environmental defenders highlights a larger issue regarding the ongoing battle to safeguard our planet's resources. The report emphasizes that Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are among the most dangerous countries for these activists. In Brazil alone, more than 60 activists were killed in the past year. Many of these individuals are invested in the struggle against deforestation and land grabbing, making their work vital for the sustainability of local ecosystems and the fight against climate change.

Moreover, the report identifies systemic issues such as corruption, lack of legal protection, and impunity as major challenges that discourage activists. Many threats are met with little to no response from authorities, perpetuating a culture of violence and fear.

As awareness grows around the importance of protecting our environmental advocates, it is crucial for governments and organizations to implement stronger protections and support systems. Efforts to enhance legislation and create safer environments for these activists are essential to ensure their voices are not silenced.

This report serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who defend our environment and the urgent need for collective action to protect these heroes. Continued advocacy and international support are paramount to changing these alarming statistics and fostering a safer future for environmental defenders worldwide.

https://apnews.com/article/environmental-defenders-report-global-witness-latin-america-a1852340a1e5cb0b21da155eb3469981

09/17/2025

📋 The Global Stocktake evaluates progress under the Paris Agreement. It helps assess if nations are on track—and what must be improved.

09/15/2025

📖 How did we end up here—knowing the dangers of greenhouse gases for over 100 years, yet still failing to act?

Author David Lipsky joins us to trace the tragicomic history of climate science, politics, and denial, revealing how misinformation has clouded an existential crisis.

🎙️ Listen now: https://global-warming-is-real.captivate.fm/episode/parrot-and-the-igloo-david-lipsky

09/10/2025

💰 Carbon pricing puts a cost on emitting CO₂ to encourage cleaner choices. It comes as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems. It’s a powerful (if underused) climate tool.

09/08/2025

🌍 From Arrhenius’s 19th-century warnings to today’s climate denial playbook, the story of global warming is one long hall of ironies.

In this episode, David Lipsky (The Parrot and the Igloo) unpacks the century-old science, the tobacco-style tactics of doubt, and why awareness hasn’t translated into action.

🎧 Tune in for a witty, eye-opening conversation: https://global-warming-is-real.captivate.fm/episode/parrot-and-the-igloo-david-lipsky

09/03/2025

Solastalgia is the emotional distress caused by witnessing the loss of a beloved landscape. An unexpected stay in the hospital provides an opportunity to explore how we learn to heal from unexpected trauma, both individually and in the world around us.

What a medical crisis teaches us about individual healing and Solastalgia.

09/03/2025

📝 A 2015 global pact to limit warming below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C. Nearly every country is a signatory, but implementation varies. Accountability is key.

09/03/2025

The Parrot and the Igloo: A Long, Winding Road from Climate Science to Climate Denial

The climate scientist’s lament: “Global warming isn’t an opinion; it’s an equation.” That’s how David Lispky, author of the bestseller The Parrot and Igloo, summed up the fracture between climate science and the misguided narrative that has hobbled our response to climate change for more than a century.

“Global warming,” Lipsky writes in the book, “is a long history spent in the hall of ironies.”

Listen to our conversation in this episode of the Global Warming is Real podcast.

https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/03/27/the-parrot-and-the-igloo-climate-denial/ =rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-parrot-and-the-igloo-climate-denial

08/27/2025

Explore these 12 essential books for engaged citizens navigating climate change during a second Trump presidency. These titles emphasize three key areas: contextualizing the crisis, connecting with nature and self, and effective communication.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/12-books-to-prepare-you-for-trump-2-0/

08/27/2025

🦋 Rising temps, shifting habitats, and extreme weather are pushing species to the brink. Protecting biodiversity protects our own survival—it’s all connected.