STEM.4.Earth

The world is at a #ClimateCrossroads. Join experts, community stakeholders, and decision makers @theNASEM on 7/11 & 7/12 for a summit on pathways to meet the #ClimateCrisis: bit.ly/climate-crossr…

World's richest 1% cause double CO2 emissions of poorest 50%. Radical idea maybe the 1% should be taxed more to clean up this mess! #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange theguardian.com/environment/20…

The climate crisis is driving more severe drought across the American West. And from wildfires to water shortages, communities are feeling the impact. thehill.com/policy/energy-…

A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend. foxla.com/news/gorilla-d…

On #CleanAirDay, we can all take collective action to improve our air quality. 🚍Travel on @MetroLosAngeles buses, trains & bikes for free today! 🌱Plant a free tree from @CityPlants 🍊 Buy local produce Commit to reducing your carbon footprint ➡️CleanAirDay.org/Pledge

The Air Quality Flag Program uses brightly colored flags to help a community be aware of daily air quality conditions. Today a handful of our branches participated in the program.⁠

On Oct 8 at 1 PM Manila Time (1 AM EDT) the GLOBE Asia – Pacific Regional Coordination Office invites you to a special webinar, “GLOBE Scientist Story with Yashraj Patil: An Expedition to the Himalayas.” Yashraj will highlight @GLOBEProgram protocols taken during the expedition.

If you weren’t itching to do something about climate change, you might now — literally. grist.org/health/how-cli…

Not a single G20 nation is on track to meet its Paris Agreement commitments. This is the cost of inaction — and enough is enough!

"In July, wildfires emitted nearly 1.3 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide, a record that was topped by August’s 1.4 gigatons. Between the two months, forest fires emitted an amount of carbon dioxide greater than all of India’s carbon emissions in a year." gizmodo.com/summer-wildfir…

🚨 This is a code red for climate 🚨 That's why today activists, organizers, and citizens are all demanding Congress pass the Build Back Better Act’s bold climate investments. Contact your representatives now 👉 bit.ly/go-big-on-clim… #CodeRedClimate #CodeRedCongress

This is big news! Methane is among the most potent greenhouse gases in the short term — and we need global action to limit emissions ASAP. insideclimatenews.org/news/20092021/…

The #BobcatFire started a little less than a year ago on September 6th. A year later, we are starting to see significant regrowth in the fire’s footprint. This is a testament to the resiliency of the land and why we place closure orders after a fire to assist in regrowth.

The Amazon is burning. Again. reuters.com/world/americas…

It's #CABiodiversityDay! Celebration ideas: 1⃣Join a #bioblitz (link below) 2⃣Visit lacitysan.org/biodiversity 3⃣Visit @lazoo & add to the mural 4⃣Certify a wildlife habitat lacitysan.org/habitat 5⃣Learn about local mountain lions nps.gov/samo/learn/nat… inaturalist.org/projects/calif…

Actions you can take to push LA's Wildlife Ordinance forward! Let your councilmembers know you support protecting wildlife and keeping L.A. wild. #wildlifecorridors #keepLAwild #wildlifeordinance

@ClimateReality Deforestation is serious in Mada. Malagasy people have been burning trees for charcoal as their main source of fuel. They’ve also been cutting down precious woods such as rosewood for trade. Poverty is the fundamental issue that needs to be addressed.

“This is unprecedented. These people have done nothing to contribute to climate change. They don't burn fossil fuels… and yet they are bearing the brunt of climate change.” bbc.com/news/world-afr…

The #MosquitoChallenge is in full swing! For the #FridayFeature this week, we’re showcasing examples of #MosquitoLarvae photos we’ve received from #NASAGO #CitizenScientists so far. Always follow local guidelines, and only take GLOBE observations if it’s safe to do so.

Here’s a nasty equation: warming waters + polluted seas = sea snot. cbsnews.com/news/sea-snot-…