Category: Climate Change

TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVillager provides a model for other States. Today they’re discussing storm assistance, Nashville residents have till Thursday to apply for emergency winter housing assistance. Paying for the emergency electric repairs are debated as are utility rates. Get involved!

February 10, 2026

Community information and process gives people valuable information for emergency assistance and meetings on electric repair repayments. Be part of the process. For assistance apply by Thursday. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVillager provides a model for other States. Today they’re discussing storm assistance, Nashville residents have till Thursday to apply for emergency winter housing assistance. Paying for the emergency electric repairs are debated as are utility rates. Get involved!

TheVoiceOfJoyce From the NashVillager, power has been returned to last group of homeowners, after 13 days. If you’re lucky, insurance paid for your hotel. If not, Tennessee is funding assistance and keeping landlords from evicting anyone till 3/1. Meanwhile, the linemen did an incredible job, restoring power. Other stories included, try changing your life in your 50 or 60’s. Etc

February 9, 2026

A how to on coping with loss of power for 13 days. Parts of Tennessee declared State of Emergency. The Olympics, life changing courses and more. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce From the NashVillager, power has been returned to last group of homeowners, after 13 days. If you’re lucky, insurance paid for your hotel. If not, Tennessee is funding assistance and keeping landlords from evicting anyone till 3/1. Meanwhile, the linemen did an incredible job, restoring power. Other stories included, try changing your life in your 50 or 60’s. Etc

TheVoiceOfJoyce As major Newspapers shut down, small independent, sometimes niche, newsletters take their place. Read ICN Sunday Edition and discover their concerns about fracking in the Guadalupe River Floodplain.

February 8, 2026

ICN Sunday Morning Edition. Investigative reporting on Texas Fracking and the potential for oil spillage in the Guadalupe River Flood Plain. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce As major Newspapers shut down, small independent, sometimes niche, newsletters take their place. Read ICN Sunday Edition and discover their concerns about fracking in the Guadalupe River Floodplain.

TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager Captures what’s on everyone’s mind & Community affairs are addressed. Some are not happy with their utility and with out power for 10 days. The school day starts later for teens and ICE raids are on every one’s mind.

February 6, 2026

Nashville is a microcosm of our Communities. They’re concerned about their power company’s response to the storm, ICE deportations & their kids schooling. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager Captures what’s on everyone’s mind & Community affairs are addressed. Some are not happy with their utility and with out power for 10 days. The school day starts later for teens and ICE raids are on every one’s mind.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVilliger has a section Curious Nashville, call in your concerns and they’ll get the answers. Not happy with the storm response, ask questions. Not happy with your insurance company, need clarification, there’s a city agency to call. When large newspapers aren’t around, this community newsletter works.

February 5, 2026

The NashVillager has a section, Curious Nashville, Ask questions , serious questions about storm response and damage and get answers. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The NashVilliger has a section Curious Nashville, call in your concerns and they’ll get the answers. Not happy with the storm response, ask questions. Not happy with your insurance company, need clarification, there’s a city agency to call. When large newspapers aren’t around, this community newsletter works.

TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager shines a light on the Arctic blast that destroyed their power grid, fractured poles and trees and has left many without power. They’re questioning how to prepare for future Arctic Blasts and I question why remain with fossil fuels? We won’t get rid of fossil fuels “overnight “ and we need a mix of alternative fuels. 5 wind projects are going back on line. Add solar in our deserts and over farms, parking lots & balconies. When Russia took away the EU’s oil and gas, they went alternative fuels. We can do it, too!

February 4, 2026

The NashVillager discusses how to mitigate destruction of the power grid with future Arctic Blasts. Perhaps your community is also having problems restoring your grid, replacing trees and preparing for the future. Share your ideas! … More TheVoiceOfJoyce TheNashVillager shines a light on the Arctic blast that destroyed their power grid, fractured poles and trees and has left many without power. They’re questioning how to prepare for future Arctic Blasts and I question why remain with fossil fuels? We won’t get rid of fossil fuels “overnight “ and we need a mix of alternative fuels. 5 wind projects are going back on line. Add solar in our deserts and over farms, parking lots & balconies. When Russia took away the EU’s oil and gas, they went alternative fuels. We can do it, too!

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TheVoiceOfJoyce Everyone interested in inexpensive energy, solar energy, can join Bill McKibben’s Third Act training session, tonight and learn how solar energy can power your town!

February 3, 2026

Join Bill McKibben’s Third Act training session this evening and learn how solar energy can make your electric bills cheaper and cleaner! … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Everyone interested in inexpensive energy, solar energy, can join Bill McKibben’s Third Act training session, tonight and learn how solar energy can power your town!

TheVoiceOfJoyce The south is still reeling from our storm. Nashville has gone 5 days without heat and water pipes are breaking, several have died. Are you in a State of Emergency? Food is scarce? When do you expect help? Any way we can send food?

January 29, 2026

Nashville has been without heat for 5 days . People are cold, hungry and water mains frozen. Are they considered a State of Emergency? Where’s help and food? … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The south is still reeling from our storm. Nashville has gone 5 days without heat and water pipes are breaking, several have died. Are you in a State of Emergency? Food is scarce? When do you expect help? Any way we can send food?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Years ago, I did a simple Google search on Climate Change and these articles are appearing. Climate mitigation and adaptation are everyone’s responsibility. We’ve got algae blooms in our Oceans because our Planet is warming. Luckily, in spite of bad policies, the Court’s are overturning Trump’s control of the federal purse and wind energy projects started, are being completed. Don’t be fooled , everyone suffers when our food supplies dry up!

January 19, 2026

An overview of Google searches for Climate Change. See what’s happening here and overseas. Become an activist for change. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Years ago, I did a simple Google search on Climate Change and these articles are appearing. Climate mitigation and adaptation are everyone’s responsibility. We’ve got algae blooms in our Oceans because our Planet is warming. Luckily, in spite of bad policies, the Court’s are overturning Trump’s control of the federal purse and wind energy projects started, are being completed. Don’t be fooled , everyone suffers when our food supplies dry up!

TheVoiceOfJoyce A Google search, years ago, provided these scientific papers on Climate Mitigation. Though Trump denies Climate Change the World is coping with Weather Events. What’s relevant to you?

January 18, 2026

My Google Search is still producing Scientific information confirming Climate Mitigation and practices to overcome weather events. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce A Google search, years ago, provided these scientific papers on Climate Mitigation. Though Trump denies Climate Change the World is coping with Weather Events. What’s relevant to you?