Deep breaths…if you are out of the fire and smoke zones you can and must take those deep breaths, inside the zones you and your children need to be careful, the air is likely filled with smoke and particulates; everyone
In the US, we are being told repeatedly that the 2024 Presidential election is razor close. I can’t square this fact with the stark differences between the two candidates – Harris and Trump – on so many issues, and on
Yes, the “world is a mess” politics, climate change, inequity, hunger, homelessness and more. But, in fact the world-our natural world-is amazing, awe inspiring and sacred. Our human manipulation of the planet is what has made OUR world a mess,
On July 8th parts of the upper westside of Manhattan were inundated with torrential rains; subways and roadways flooded, as did my ground floor walkup apartment. The week prior, in Alberta, Canada, my mother lived with a week-long heat wave,
The opportunity to meet and interact with Climate Mamas and Papas the world over is one of the special gifts that ClimateMama has given to me, personally. Recently I have had the opportunity to meet one of these special people,
To all our Climate Mamas and Papas, Happy Earth Day! We know that each of you celebrate, protect and hold dear, #ourothermother, planet Earth, each and every day. Today we are thrilled to share with you a special video collage, put
Who knew? February 27th is in fact International Polar Bear day! A few years ago we shared the following post, which includes some information from Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, where her and her son visit with a polar bear. The information
Most if not all parents have a desire to raise their children to develop meaningful life habits. A great place to start when it comes to positive habit development is with sustainability. Teaching your children to take care of our
“What happens next?….This story has not ended yet, the writing pen is in your hands. The choice for this planet we call home to be handed over with no regrets.” These are the closing words in a short film by
Earth Hour has been raising attention to the unfolding climate crisis since 2007, helping millions on their journey to understand the reality and urgency of the climate crisis we face. In 2018, Earth Hour was celebrated in over 180 countries.
My son is now 20 years old, no longer 11; and the recorded level of CO2 according to the instruments at the top of the Mauna Loa volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii reached 410.28 ppm on April 17th,
On April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. In the United States and in many communities around the world we will make efforts to spend time in nature: walks in local parks and picnics on the beach. We will also take
When we become a father, mother, aunt, uncle, and grandparent for the very first time, our world changes forever; it really does. Holding our newborn for the first time envelopes us with feelings of incredible joy, but also with feelings
In 2017 “labels” seem to define us. People know “immediately” what we stand for, what we look like, what we believe and how we think, according to our label. We are: Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, urbanites, suburbanite, southerner, northerner, east
The third week of June is filled with many monumental moments and observances that remind us to think, listen, learn and connect the dots between our planet and our actions. In the United States, the third week of June is
We march for women, we march for jobs, for healthcare, for justice, for the climate and we march for science, facts and the truth. Our children are beside us, behind us and in front of us. For so many of
What can we do to slow down the impacts of climate change in our communities? We get asked this question all the time as families grapple with the realities of climate change and partisan politics get’s in the way of
As Climate Mamas and Papas the examples we set for our children, our friends, and our families – in small and big ways – remains our legacy and our quest. As we all try to live life with a smaller
For many of us the summer season is prime time to get reacquainted with fresh fruits and vegetables at the same time as we get reacquainted with our local farmers! Summer is often a great time to promote healthier living
As the lazy days of summer spread slowly before us, getting our children outdoors and into nature is an important part of learning about how special our planet is, what’s at stake and why and what we must do to
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