What the IPCC report should have told us
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
The problem with the recent IPCC report is that it is still talking about ‘average’ changes over the earth, discussing what might happen decades from now as a result of increased rate of change. Even if the message is labeled “code red” or urgent, it is still understating what is already happening.
Skewered on the Horns of Plenty
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
How do we transition to a low carbon energy system when plentiful resources are no longer available? Our past Horn of Plenty has become a trap from which we in the developed nations increasingly find difficult to extract ourselves.
Healing the Hearts and Minds of America
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
How can we reach the hearts and minds of America when we find it so difficult to understand or accept the ‘other side’? Can we overcome our mutual distrust and dislike of each other?
Climate hell is here. We cannot afford to ignore it.
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
We are a democracy first; liberals or conservatives, Democrats or Republicans second. We need to prepare for the challenges that lay ahead. “Climate hell is here and we cannot stand it.” Neither can we afford to ignore it.
Inequality, poverty, and injustice; a problem of too much and not enough
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
The dream of seeing your children attain a better life than you is a human dream of every parent. Equality and justice for all cannot exist when too few have too much, and the majority have too little.
Real Progress
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
What I love about this organization is that it is entirely run by volunteers. People who simply want to help other people. The sweat equity they put into their effort to make our community a better place is truly “progress”.
Global Water Crisis
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
“The global water crisis – caused by drought, flood, and climate change – is less about supply than it is about recognizing water’s true value, using it efficiently, and planning for a different future.” Water is a bit like the tale of Goldilocks. One size is too big. One size is too small. One size is just right.
Drawing Down Atmospheric Carbon
By Jody Tishmack, Anima/Soul
There are two ways of addressing rising concentrations of atmospheric carbon; reduce the amount of carbon emissions or increase the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere. Most of our efforts have been focused on reducing emissions. I’d like to shift the conversation to drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide.