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#Greenhushing won't work. 2026 candidates can win by showing how #climate change is driving #inflation in #energy, #insurance, #food etc, says @claravondrich.bsky.social of @publiccitizen.bsky.social. Show "how the impact and costs accelerate from here."
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Care about affordability? Then care about climate change – cuz you ain’t seen nothin’ yet
Fossil-fueled extreme weather is jacking up prices for everyone and everything. We need to start saying so.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
#Greenhushing won't work. 2026 candidates can win by showing how #climate change is driving #inflation in #energy, #insurance, #food etc, says @claravondrich.bsky.social of @publiccitizen.bsky.social. Show "how the impact and costs accelerate from here."
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Both major U.S. parties are betting on "affordability." They could win if they show how #climate change is jacking up prices of #energy, #food, #insurance etc, says @claravondrich.bsky.social @publiccitizen.bsky.social. "Climate pollution is driving the cost-of-living crisis."
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Care about affordability? Then care about climate change – cuz you ain’t seen nothin’ yet
Fossil-fueled extreme weather is jacking up prices for everyone and everything. We need to start saying so.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Both major U.S. parties are betting on "affordability." They could win if they show how #climate change is jacking up prices of #energy, #food, #insurance etc, says @claravondrich.bsky.social @publiccitizen.bsky.social. "Climate pollution is driving the cost-of-living crisis."
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A look back at #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
Moving forward on climate without America - Climate and Capital Media
China’s Ma Jun sees a new path to Net Zero
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January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A look back at #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
35 gas turbines, no permits: Elon Musk’s dirty xAI secret - Climate and Capital Media
In Memphis, AI’s environmental impact is invisible, until you turn on the camera
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January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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Announcing COPx: the people’s climate network - Climate and Capital Media
See Hunter Lovins on a new people's climate network and its mission to help people confront the climate crisis and protect the planet
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January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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Another look at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
The climate crisis will be won or lost in Asia - Climate and Capital Media
Asia's trajectory will shape global climate outcomes
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January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Another look at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
After America: Asia’s rooftop revolution cometh - Climate and Capital Media
Nations once dependent on fossil fuel imports are starting to trade in technologies that make them energy-independent
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December 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
The nuclear mirage: why small modular reactors won’t save nuclear power - Climate and Capital Media
Don’t believe the hype, says a 50-year industry veteran
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December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
Larry Fink and Donald Trump: An unexpected partnership - Climate and Capital Media
The intriguing relationship between Larry Fink and Donald Trump and how Fink brokered a crucial deal for the administration.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant clean energy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant clean energy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
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🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
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Central bank in coal-heavy Indonesia has clear marching orders on climate
The country’s transition is a zigzag, but this key institution gets high marks in the region
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December 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
Read more 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/central-bank...
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
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📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
We take a look back at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
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In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
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In crucial climate role, China’s central bank ranks first in Asia
Analysis of green financial regulation and monetary policy puts People’s Bank of China above ASEAN, Japan, and Korea
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December 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We take a look back at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
Read more 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/in-crucial-c...
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
Read more 👇
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#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
Underpinned by #GreenFinance, policy, and strong government signals, China’s #EnergyTransition shines the way for the West to follow suit.
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Underpinned by #GreenFinance, policy, and strong government signals, China’s #EnergyTransition shines the way for the West to follow suit.
But China continues to evolve and innovate. The plan for Space Based Solar Power marks a revolutionary shift “...from land to space-based solar power” ☀️
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Is China winning the solar power space race?
A 1 km-wide solar array in space could collect as much energy in a year as the total amount of oil that can be extracted from Earth
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
But China continues to evolve and innovate. The plan for Space Based Solar Power marks a revolutionary shift “...from land to space-based solar power” ☀️
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/china-is-loo...
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/china-is-loo...
From the rollout of green license plates to becoming a country that has made EVs into an industrial opportunity, China’s journey is one to reckon with.
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How green license plates helped fuel China’s EV revolution
Incentives, subsidies, and the surprising path to a license plate that helped cities drive out of the smog
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
From the rollout of green license plates to becoming a country that has made EVs into an industrial opportunity, China’s journey is one to reckon with.
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Zheng Ying of @dialogueearth.bsky.social explains how Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) track #RenewableEnergy.
⚡️ GEC trading gives renewable energy generators more income, easing subsidy reliance.
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⚡️ GEC trading gives renewable energy generators more income, easing subsidy reliance.
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How do China’s Green Electricity Certificates work?
Researcher Zheng Ying explains the mechanism that allows businesses and consumers to prove, and trade, their use of renewable energy.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Zheng Ying of @dialogueearth.bsky.social explains how Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) track #RenewableEnergy.
⚡️ GEC trading gives renewable energy generators more income, easing subsidy reliance.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-do-china...
⚡️ GEC trading gives renewable energy generators more income, easing subsidy reliance.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-do-china...
🇨🇳 China has also issued US$555.5 billion of green, social, and #Sustainability bonds (2024).
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Climate Bonds guru Sean Kidney on what's ahead for China's green finance
CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative Sean Kidney on Beijing’s efforts to internationalize its green finance and expand into funding industrial transition and climate resilience
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🇨🇳 China has also issued US$555.5 billion of green, social, and #Sustainability bonds (2024).
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The People’s Bank of China's holistic approach to #GreenFinance has reduced green project costs💰
@moriahcosta.bsky.social explores how cheap credit saw $123 billion distributed to low-carbon projects.
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@moriahcosta.bsky.social explores how cheap credit saw $123 billion distributed to low-carbon projects.
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How China's green ambitions play out in financial practices
China's holistic approach to financing green projects puts Beijing in the lead and sparks action among its Asian neighbors.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The People’s Bank of China's holistic approach to #GreenFinance has reduced green project costs💰
@moriahcosta.bsky.social explores how cheap credit saw $123 billion distributed to low-carbon projects.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-chinas-g...
@moriahcosta.bsky.social explores how cheap credit saw $123 billion distributed to low-carbon projects.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-chinas-g...
Mitigating #ClimateRisk isn’t China’s only goal. #CleanEnergy is a top national objective to insulate the nation from “foreign shocks and geopolitical conflict,” writes @petermckillop.bsky.social.
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Clean energy is the cornerstone of Xi Jinping’s five-year plan
National security isn’t just about armies anymore — it’s about gigawatts and grids
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Mitigating #ClimateRisk isn’t China’s only goal. #CleanEnergy is a top national objective to insulate the nation from “foreign shocks and geopolitical conflict,” writes @petermckillop.bsky.social.
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🔋China makes 80-90% of global solar, battery, & #EV supply chain parts.
EVs are 40% of domestic sales, slowing oil demand.
🇨🇳China met 2025 wind/solar targets early & may reach 50% EV sales in 2025 writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
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EVs are 40% of domestic sales, slowing oil demand.
🇨🇳China met 2025 wind/solar targets early & may reach 50% EV sales in 2025 writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
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How China presses ahead as climate leader, even as the West wobbles
Plotting out long-term goals with policy support has put the country on a steady transition trajectory.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🔋China makes 80-90% of global solar, battery, & #EV supply chain parts.
EVs are 40% of domestic sales, slowing oil demand.
🇨🇳China met 2025 wind/solar targets early & may reach 50% EV sales in 2025 writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-china-pr...
EVs are 40% of domestic sales, slowing oil demand.
🇨🇳China met 2025 wind/solar targets early & may reach 50% EV sales in 2025 writes @moriahcosta.bsky.social.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-china-pr...
🇨🇳China is the world's largest emitter but also a leader in the #CleanEnergy shift.💡
We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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The climate crisis will be won or lost in Asia
Asia's trajectory will shape global climate outcomes
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🇨🇳China is the world's largest emitter but also a leader in the #CleanEnergy shift.💡
We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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🇨🇳 Will China’s 15th Five-Year Plan restore its 2030 climate trajectory?
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
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The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
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Decoding China’s five-year plan for climate
The tensions and targets behind the renewables superpower’s roadmap
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December 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
🇨🇳 Will China’s 15th Five-Year Plan restore its 2030 climate trajectory?
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/decoding-chi...
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/decoding-chi...
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📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.