Category: Climate Change

TheVoiceOfJoyce After reading this article, I want leave the best World we can develop, for my loved ones, entering the 21stC. What do you want? Solar power and EV are selling faster. Hydrogen, solar , wind are being utilized and need increased utilization. There’s a cost associated with Hydro Flouro Carbons, Carbon & Methane Emissions. The Fossil Fuel Companies must share the cost of the destruction of our Planet. Decrease in and subsidies and windfall taxes are proposed. If Fossil Fuel Companies are not part of the solution, they should get out of the way of new innovators who can mitigate climate warming. Every .1 Degree Celsius saved means another person survives. We can reverse Climate warming with hard Corporate work. The savings on Carbon and methane emissions leaks, is a start. New seeds and plants for biofuels is a start. If we can resolve quantum information, we should be able to engineer, quickly, new ways to power our World. Since , I’m personally not a nihilist, I opt for an awesome future with new products. Did I mention concrete and steel can be manufactured with green technologies! Why aren’t they widely employed? Our world needs to look at everyone’s best ideas and adapt them for our use! Cooperation & collaboration are needed to survive!

October 4, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/04/hope-climate-chaos-renewables-science For years, major nations like the US have blocked such funding, fearing unlimited liability. But there is movement, with Denmark this month becoming the first national government to commit loss and damage funds. There is also movement in funding green energy transformations in specific countries, with European nations providing $8.5bn to South Africa. New … More TheVoiceOfJoyce After reading this article, I want leave the best World we can develop, for my loved ones, entering the 21stC. What do you want? Solar power and EV are selling faster. Hydrogen, solar , wind are being utilized and need increased utilization. There’s a cost associated with Hydro Flouro Carbons, Carbon & Methane Emissions. The Fossil Fuel Companies must share the cost of the destruction of our Planet. Decrease in and subsidies and windfall taxes are proposed. If Fossil Fuel Companies are not part of the solution, they should get out of the way of new innovators who can mitigate climate warming. Every .1 Degree Celsius saved means another person survives. We can reverse Climate warming with hard Corporate work. The savings on Carbon and methane emissions leaks, is a start. New seeds and plants for biofuels is a start. If we can resolve quantum information, we should be able to engineer, quickly, new ways to power our World. Since , I’m personally not a nihilist, I opt for an awesome future with new products. Did I mention concrete and steel can be manufactured with green technologies! Why aren’t they widely employed? Our world needs to look at everyone’s best ideas and adapt them for our use! Cooperation & collaboration are needed to survive!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Guardian and The Observer have been reporting Climate anomalies since the 1890’s. We’ve been warned and articles have appeared in Newspapers and Journals, both predicting our present condition and providing solutions. Solar power for developing countries was a known solution a 100 yrs ago. What happened? Political decisions that were pragmatic were shelved for “ just in time” solutions. After what we’re experiencing in America, we have choices to make for our collective survival. Read the data, look out your windows in devastated regions, what do you see? If our environment no longer supports our way of life, who is willing to say, let’s change our policies? The Corporate pacifists, of Hitler, became patriots, when they realized they could make more money profiting from War. Today is no different. The Fossil Fuel Industry can make more money investing in new technologies, now. If they can’t see that reality, why not remove their subsidies and compensate new innovators?

October 2, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/02/climate-crisis-guardian-investigating-pledge-decades-1890 But the moment that really catapulted the climate on to front pages came in 1988, when Nasa climatologist James Hansen warned the US Congress that the greenhouse effect was causing global warming. At the time, experts were predicting that the Earth could warm by 1-2C by 2030, a warning that now looks prescient. The … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Guardian and The Observer have been reporting Climate anomalies since the 1890’s. We’ve been warned and articles have appeared in Newspapers and Journals, both predicting our present condition and providing solutions. Solar power for developing countries was a known solution a 100 yrs ago. What happened? Political decisions that were pragmatic were shelved for “ just in time” solutions. After what we’re experiencing in America, we have choices to make for our collective survival. Read the data, look out your windows in devastated regions, what do you see? If our environment no longer supports our way of life, who is willing to say, let’s change our policies? The Corporate pacifists, of Hitler, became patriots, when they realized they could make more money profiting from War. Today is no different. The Fossil Fuel Industry can make more money investing in new technologies, now. If they can’t see that reality, why not remove their subsidies and compensate new innovators?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Ranching in the Southwest is a way of life and the 1200 year drought has impacted ranchers negatively. If fires don’t destroy their land, the silt accumulation will. Their cattle can’t adapt to the new shrubbery, feed becomes expensive. Ranchers are permanently subsidized, yet we haven’t weaned ourselves off Fossil Fuels? Fossil Fuels are heavily subsidized, too? We’re at the point where we can’t have it all. Our life and livelihoods have changed. Whether we live in the cities or rural communities, Americans are daily facing life changing decisions. In the Southwest, there are decisions to be made. Yes, there may be good years for Ranchers, but the nature of Climate warming is to warm more. The facts and the science are indisputable, unless we start incorporating renewables into our electric grid, we’ll deplete all our water . What’s the point of subsidizing industries that are not sustainable? How many industries have become unsustainable?

October 2, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/02/ranchers-struggle-survive-megadrought-us-south-west Many ranchers – some of whose families have been herding cattle in the south-west for more than a century – are asking whether their grandchildren will be able to continue the tradition. About 25,000 cattle ranches are located in the American south-west. But as drought conditions worsen across the region, two-thirds of ranchers are … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Ranching in the Southwest is a way of life and the 1200 year drought has impacted ranchers negatively. If fires don’t destroy their land, the silt accumulation will. Their cattle can’t adapt to the new shrubbery, feed becomes expensive. Ranchers are permanently subsidized, yet we haven’t weaned ourselves off Fossil Fuels? Fossil Fuels are heavily subsidized, too? We’re at the point where we can’t have it all. Our life and livelihoods have changed. Whether we live in the cities or rural communities, Americans are daily facing life changing decisions. In the Southwest, there are decisions to be made. Yes, there may be good years for Ranchers, but the nature of Climate warming is to warm more. The facts and the science are indisputable, unless we start incorporating renewables into our electric grid, we’ll deplete all our water . What’s the point of subsidizing industries that are not sustainable? How many industries have become unsustainable?

TheVoiceOfJoyce No need to fear going to the Polls and checking your ballot. Go with friends and vote. Know your polling place in advance. Make sure you’re registered to vote, take ID, water and snacks. Be prepared, in some states, to be watched. Don’t be intimidated. This year’s midterm is very important. Who is elected, determines, if the lies of Donald Trump are perpetuated and repressive State Laws prevail. There’s lots of money at stake. Millions are being made on Social Media Platforms perpetuating lies. Millions are made in State government’s, by concentrating power in the hands of a few, who don’t want to change their way of life. Why else would Governors, like Ron deSantis surround himself with 40 Billionaires, dedicated to curtailing the Rights of We, the People. Social Media Platforms reward lies and misinformation, read reliable newspapers, look around you, see for yourself, can your life and the lives of your children be better? If the answer is , yes, VoteRon DeSantis and , others like him ,out of office. Get rid of their grip on your onceFree society and vote for change. Why do you think they’re invested in misinformation and lies about the 2020 election and so much more? The truth, they get the money to control your way of life, what you learn and how much you earn, your education, your healthcare, your housing and so much more! Do you want DeSantis making these decisions for you and your family, or do you want a say, in how you live. If you want input into Government and your way of life, vote for change and remain active in Politics. #Politics effects US!

September 29, 2022

http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/23/technology/midterm-elections-misinformation.html Voter fraud is rare, but that falsehood about the 2020 election has become a central campaign issue for dozens of candidates around the country, causing misinformation and toxic content about the issue to spread widely online. “Stolen election” was mentioned 325,589 times on Twitter from June 19 to July 19, a number that has … More TheVoiceOfJoyce No need to fear going to the Polls and checking your ballot. Go with friends and vote. Know your polling place in advance. Make sure you’re registered to vote, take ID, water and snacks. Be prepared, in some states, to be watched. Don’t be intimidated. This year’s midterm is very important. Who is elected, determines, if the lies of Donald Trump are perpetuated and repressive State Laws prevail. There’s lots of money at stake. Millions are being made on Social Media Platforms perpetuating lies. Millions are made in State government’s, by concentrating power in the hands of a few, who don’t want to change their way of life. Why else would Governors, like Ron deSantis surround himself with 40 Billionaires, dedicated to curtailing the Rights of We, the People. Social Media Platforms reward lies and misinformation, read reliable newspapers, look around you, see for yourself, can your life and the lives of your children be better? If the answer is , yes, VoteRon DeSantis and , others like him ,out of office. Get rid of their grip on your onceFree society and vote for change. Why do you think they’re invested in misinformation and lies about the 2020 election and so much more? The truth, they get the money to control your way of life, what you learn and how much you earn, your education, your healthcare, your housing and so much more! Do you want DeSantis making these decisions for you and your family, or do you want a say, in how you live. If you want input into Government and your way of life, vote for change and remain active in Politics. #Politics effects US!

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Ian barreled across the West Coast of Florida leaving devastation in its midst. Intensive wind and storm surge left 2.5 million without power. Water damage to be assessed. The connection between Fossil Fuels, carbon Emissions and Climate extremes is irrefutable. What’s happening in Florida, use happened in Pakistan. The hurricane season doesn’t end till November. As a Nation, we must decide are we helpless victims or do want to control our future? We can control our future, by planning for new industries and new jobs, freeing us of our dependence on Carbon & methane emissions. Did you know seaweed can be used for animal feed and there are few emissions? America is a can do Nation, science and technology, can power and sustain our new World. Give science a chance!

September 29, 2022

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Climate Crises is upon us, made worse by the War on Ukraine. For no other reason, then to save our Planet, the World should intervene to stop Putin’s invasion into Ukraine. Roll back the clock and act responsibly to prevent more Carbon Bombs. If we can’t prevent the use of more pipelines, Carbon and methane emissions, the timeline for 11 yrs more before we hit 1.5 degrees Celsius will close. Massive deaths will occur with the extinction of many species, our food and water supplies will dwindle and no one knows whether any of these trends can be reversed. Can we be proactive?

September 28, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/oct/14/climate-change-happening-now-stats-graphs-maps-cop26 The world has already heated up by around 1.2C, on average, since the preindustrial era, pushing humanity beyond almost all historical boundaries. Cranking up the temperature of the entire globe this much within little more than a century is, in fact, extraordinary, with the oceans alone absorbing the heat equivalent of five Hiroshima atomic … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Climate Crises is upon us, made worse by the War on Ukraine. For no other reason, then to save our Planet, the World should intervene to stop Putin’s invasion into Ukraine. Roll back the clock and act responsibly to prevent more Carbon Bombs. If we can’t prevent the use of more pipelines, Carbon and methane emissions, the timeline for 11 yrs more before we hit 1.5 degrees Celsius will close. Massive deaths will occur with the extinction of many species, our food and water supplies will dwindle and no one knows whether any of these trends can be reversed. Can we be proactive?

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce California has started building Resilience Centers, functional buildings for year long activities for families , in poor neighborhoods , to survive climate heat and extremes. The BHAC model, combines fun with career training and critical thinking games. Kids get food and can be housed for 3 days during intense weather extremes. Their model is being duplicated in many areas of California. A center that provides, food pantries, entertainment and medical assistance. A trusted adjunct to everyone’s community. These facilities are not just gyms with chairs, they’re functional building designed to be integrated with the Community year round and serve as a shelter under extreme heat or cold! Baltimore is trying this model. NYC needs this type of community model, instead of untrusted emergency services. California is indeed setting the pace for change as they grapple with orange polluted skies from forest fires. The pollution, which affects all areas of the State and beyond is toxic. The smoke leaden with pollutants can be felt in NYC. realizing people are being displaced by the fires, California is also making insurers pay up and keep those who’ve lost their homes. The state is being proactive in trying times. The costs to adjust to Climate crises, brought on by Carbon Emissions , whether from Fossil Fuels or agriculture, are destroying our lives and resources. These new centers, built by BHAC contain solar storage power and updated filtered HVAC. That’s new jobs for new industries. # Human Centered

September 23, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/23/california-extreme-heat-resilience-centers BHAC is a career training center that has been preparing young people for jobs in media arts for 11 years. But recently, BHAC has been taking on a new role in its community – shielding some of east Los Angeles’s most vulnerable residents from extreme weather. The conservatory is an example of what is … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce California has started building Resilience Centers, functional buildings for year long activities for families , in poor neighborhoods , to survive climate heat and extremes. The BHAC model, combines fun with career training and critical thinking games. Kids get food and can be housed for 3 days during intense weather extremes. Their model is being duplicated in many areas of California. A center that provides, food pantries, entertainment and medical assistance. A trusted adjunct to everyone’s community. These facilities are not just gyms with chairs, they’re functional building designed to be integrated with the Community year round and serve as a shelter under extreme heat or cold! Baltimore is trying this model. NYC needs this type of community model, instead of untrusted emergency services. California is indeed setting the pace for change as they grapple with orange polluted skies from forest fires. The pollution, which affects all areas of the State and beyond is toxic. The smoke leaden with pollutants can be felt in NYC. realizing people are being displaced by the fires, California is also making insurers pay up and keep those who’ve lost their homes. The state is being proactive in trying times. The costs to adjust to Climate crises, brought on by Carbon Emissions , whether from Fossil Fuels or agriculture, are destroying our lives and resources. These new centers, built by BHAC contain solar storage power and updated filtered HVAC. That’s new jobs for new industries. # Human Centered

TheVoiceOfJoyce We see what Carbon Emissions has done to Alaska, Pakistan, Australia, every country on our planet has been harmed by the short term greed of a few. Bolsonaro openly plundered the Amazon Rain Forest for profit, ignoring the Rights of the Indigenous People and our Planet. Not only the Indigenous people are displaced by illegal gold mining, farming and deforestation. The entire Planet has lost a significant amount of Carbon Absorption. The Amazon trapped 25% of the World’s Carbon emissions. No more. The amount of devastation has forced the Indians from their lands, dried up their rivers and has made it impossible for them to survive. As an interconnected planet, if they die out and their fish die, we all lose. The Indians want to control their region. They want to reclaim their land. Who will help the? Who will push back the interlopers? Who will help them sue major Corporations to stop the their plunder ? So many marginalized in our World? Will the UN evolve to be a force for change? There are real people petitioning this body for Global Help and response. Zelensky and the Indigenous people of Brazil. Who will do more than bear witness?

September 21, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/21/indigenous-leaders-amazon-rainforest-businesses-banks Manchineri said that logging operations, new dams and oil drilling disrupt traditional Indigenous practices, hampering the ability to catch fish or find medicines in the forest. “These large infrastructure projects bring thousands of strange people to our cities, they bring diseases, violence, prostitution, alcoholism, dirt, crowding our hospitals,” Manchineri said. “These big enterprises are … More TheVoiceOfJoyce We see what Carbon Emissions has done to Alaska, Pakistan, Australia, every country on our planet has been harmed by the short term greed of a few. Bolsonaro openly plundered the Amazon Rain Forest for profit, ignoring the Rights of the Indigenous People and our Planet. Not only the Indigenous people are displaced by illegal gold mining, farming and deforestation. The entire Planet has lost a significant amount of Carbon Absorption. The Amazon trapped 25% of the World’s Carbon emissions. No more. The amount of devastation has forced the Indians from their lands, dried up their rivers and has made it impossible for them to survive. As an interconnected planet, if they die out and their fish die, we all lose. The Indians want to control their region. They want to reclaim their land. Who will help the? Who will push back the interlopers? Who will help them sue major Corporations to stop the their plunder ? So many marginalized in our World? Will the UN evolve to be a force for change? There are real people petitioning this body for Global Help and response. Zelensky and the Indigenous people of Brazil. Who will do more than bear witness?

TheVoiceOfJoyce America is experiencing rapid Climate disasters along its entire 1000 mile coastline. The floods are sweeping away whole houses, inundating rivers and preventing the livelihood and survival of the Indigenous Population. This is an emergency. There’s 3 weeks before the first freeze and the Inland Indigenous people must be able to fish and store food for the long winter ahead. Non tropical cyclones are a big concern North to Nome Alaska. The Alaskan State needs help now and expeditiously. Meanwhile, in the California, Mosquito fire, the flames are going out and the mud slides begin. The fossil fuel equation is shifting. Loss of life and property is exceeding the ease of burning fossil fuels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides Billions for renewables, use it!

September 20, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/19/alaska-flooding-typhoon-merbok-california-storm The cascading crises up and down the western coast of the US come after scientists have warned for years that global heating will make Alaska more vulnerable to large non-tropical cyclones, even as it drives drier, hotter conditions that fuel damaging wildfires across the west. Mary Peltola, the state’s sole congressional representative, said she … More TheVoiceOfJoyce America is experiencing rapid Climate disasters along its entire 1000 mile coastline. The floods are sweeping away whole houses, inundating rivers and preventing the livelihood and survival of the Indigenous Population. This is an emergency. There’s 3 weeks before the first freeze and the Inland Indigenous people must be able to fish and store food for the long winter ahead. Non tropical cyclones are a big concern North to Nome Alaska. The Alaskan State needs help now and expeditiously. Meanwhile, in the California, Mosquito fire, the flames are going out and the mud slides begin. The fossil fuel equation is shifting. Loss of life and property is exceeding the ease of burning fossil fuels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides Billions for renewables, use it!

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Coming together for a common purpose, Syrians and Lebanese join together at Akker in Lebanon, to save the ancient forests. Their effort brings hope to both Countries. The heat and fires have destroyed the farmlands of 1000’s. Combining forces with Syrians makes everyone feel part of a larger community, giving them hope. This is a story of collaboration now. Afterwards, the Lebanese require education in order to adapt to their heating land. Will the UN address the needs of the World’s people? Will this 77 th Assembly of World leaders talk seriously about plans for our Global survival?

September 19, 2022

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/sep/15/volunteer-firefighters-lebanon-wildfires-akkar-province Some of the trees in Akkar province are more than 100 years old, says Mohammed Abdallah. A refugee from the war just over the border in Syria, Abdallah has come to know the forests of northern Lebanon well and has spent recent days putting out a persistent blaze that threatened ancient woodland near Qabeit. … More AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Coming together for a common purpose, Syrians and Lebanese join together at Akker in Lebanon, to save the ancient forests. Their effort brings hope to both Countries. The heat and fires have destroyed the farmlands of 1000’s. Combining forces with Syrians makes everyone feel part of a larger community, giving them hope. This is a story of collaboration now. Afterwards, the Lebanese require education in order to adapt to their heating land. Will the UN address the needs of the World’s people? Will this 77 th Assembly of World leaders talk seriously about plans for our Global survival?