TEMPO / Music for Climate Action

Thank you to everyone who joined us today! We hope this workshop made you feel as excited as we are about the power of music to communicate science and inspire action 🎶🌎 @DrLucyJones @HazCenter

Facts tell. Stories move. Documentaries like Blackfish and The Cove turned awareness into action. How? Through narrative empathy. Read more: bit.ly/41PYAhT

The people of Myanmar need our compassion now more than ever. Learn how you can support relief efforts after the devastating earthquake bit.ly/43zIvOD

Empathy is an act of humility—it reminds us that another person’s suffering could have been ours. #MakikoHirata explores how music helps us exercise this essential human capacity. Read more: bit.ly/41Wfviy

Stories shape how we see the world. But what if nature itself had a voice? Participatory ecological storytelling invites us to listen—to animals, forests, even oceans—and rethink our place in the web of life. bit.ly/3R8bq4C

Can the Oscars be a stage for social visibility? "Anora" made the unseen visible. "No Other Land" bore witness to destruction. Firefighters reminded us of unsung courage. When stories like these are told, we can’t look away. 🔗 bit.ly/4h2YJCJ

Jane Fonda at the #SAGAwards calls on Hollywood to embrace #empathy and activism: "We must not isolate. We must stay in community and find ways to project an inspiring message of the future. There will still be love." youtube.com/shorts/BX48yDj…

We see empathy as human-to-human, but what if it reshaped conservation? #EcologicalEmpathy shifts us from human-centered to life-centered thinking—revealing the deep interconnections of species, landscapes, and time. bit.ly/4be03kT

Can AI replace human connection, or just create a dangerous illusion of support? Sewell Setzer III's tragic case highlights the risks of unregulated AI. The cost of indifference is too high. arithmeticofcompassion.org/blog/2025/2/18…

Sandra, an orangutan, spent 20 years in captivity before an Argentine court ruled she was a "non-human person" with rights. youtube.com/watch?v=proXzA…

A horse walking into a hospital seems improbable? Meet Peyo, a horse who comforts cancer patients, showing that empathy transcends species. Read more: bit.ly/3CQAs52

In the chaos of a wildfire, what would you grab? For some, it’s a wedding gift. For others, a journal filled with memories. These choices reveal what we hold closest. Behind every wildfire statistic is a story. bit.ly/4hM4aa9

Nearly 950 incarcerated individuals fought recent Los Angeles wildfires. Their bravery is undeniable, but what about fairness? Proper pay, resources, and post-incarceration opportunities are essential to honor their sacrifices. Read more: bit.ly/42pIBaT

Wildfires devastate lives, communities, and ecosystems. But you can make a difference. In this article, we explore how small, actionable steps—donating, volunteering, and more—can create real impact: bit.ly/4gUwR4v #LosAngelesFire

The fires raging through LA aren't just a natural disaster—they're the result of decades of human-made slow violence. Learn how we got here and what we can do to prevent the next inferno. Read now: bit.ly/40uSAKx #LAWildfireCrisis #ClimateJustice

Youth-led activism is redefining society. From fighting corruption to demanding climate justice, young leaders are challenging norms and building pathways for change. Are we listening to what they’re saying? bit.ly/3Pv0eP2

Slow risks’ like rising seas aren’t so slow anymore. Accelerating sea levels threaten coastlines & communities globally. Let’s reframe these risks as urgent. Read why action can’t wait: bit.ly/3W9sTfY

How does privilege shape risk perception? The "white male effect" shows 30% of white males in the U.S. perceive risks—like environmental hazards—as much lower than others. Bias in perception has real consequences. Read more: bit.ly/4gJZ0ei

This Christmas, we’re sharing Cydni’s story—a powerful reminder of how #empathy can bring people together, even in a divided world. Told by @rubycramer (@washingtonpost) with photos by #AnnaWatts, it’s the kind of inspiration we all need right now. bit.ly/3ZR6ULV

Gender biases shape vulnerability on the road too. Men take more risks, while women face greater injuries in similar crashes. These patterns echo deeper societal inequities. Learn more: bit.ly/4gJZ0ei

One image can cut through indifference and ignite compassion. Photography does more than freeze moments; it reveals truths, demands justice, and inspires action. Explore the stories behind some of history’s most iconic images: bit.ly/3ZOUEN3