Hope For The Planet
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As long as there are people living on this earth, as long as there is a single patch of forest or a single coral reef, this fight will be worth fighting. No matter the odds, hope is the only way forward.
I wanted to add that researchers have figured out how to breed sunflower stars in human care for the first time, and there are now reintroductions planned. I can't overemphasize how amazing this work is. Sunflower stars previously lost 99% of their range to sea star wasting disease #goodnews
There’s hope for sunflower sea stars, with their killer unmasked and reintroductions pending
There’s hope for an iconic ocean predator that has mostly disappeared from California’s coastlines: the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides). The population began to plummet in 2013, followin...
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October 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I wanted to add that researchers have figured out how to breed sunflower stars in human care for the first time, and there are now reintroductions planned. I can't overemphasize how amazing this work is. Sunflower stars previously lost 99% of their range to sea star wasting disease #goodnews
And here's the largest CO2 emitting sector by state. It's only recently that transportation has been the biggest emitter in the majority of states. These are places where the grid has been cleaned up enough that fuel for cars, trucks, and airplanes are the biggest source of emissions.
October 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
And here's the largest CO2 emitting sector by state. It's only recently that transportation has been the biggest emitter in the majority of states. These are places where the grid has been cleaned up enough that fuel for cars, trucks, and airplanes are the biggest source of emissions.
Adding some more graphs from this report. Here's the full list of state by state rankings
October 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Adding some more graphs from this report. Here's the full list of state by state rankings
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Building roofs in New York City are primarily painted white/silver to reflect sunlight and cool the city; there are also many green roofs covered in vegetation and roofs with solar panels. New laws mandate solar panels or green roofs on all new and renovated buildings.
September 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Building roofs in New York City are primarily painted white/silver to reflect sunlight and cool the city; there are also many green roofs covered in vegetation and roofs with solar panels. New laws mandate solar panels or green roofs on all new and renovated buildings.
Fire intensity is increasing in North and South America due to land management/climate change--but the high profile super intense fires in the news make up only 5% of burned land and >1% of human impact. Most fires and fire impact occur in Africa, where burned land is decreasing
September 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Fire intensity is increasing in North and South America due to land management/climate change--but the high profile super intense fires in the news make up only 5% of burned land and >1% of human impact. Most fires and fire impact occur in Africa, where burned land is decreasing