Happy Holidays and New Year from BAYCS! This December we have a variety of climate news to share with you, ranging from recent winter storms to an overview of 2022 climate breakthroughs and setbacks. Additionally, we have compiled a selection of environmental opportunities to get involved in. The New Year is about change; it offers a moment to listen, learn, and reflect, so try something new for the coming year—and take a moment and read through! ❄️ 💙 |
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23 Ways to be Sustainable in 2023! |
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Looking for some climate-friendly New Year’s resolutions? Our team put together a list of 23 things you can do in the upcoming new year to keep humanity's and the planet’s future in mind! Click the link below to get some ideas! |
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Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough |
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Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to produce more energy than went into a fusion reaction – combining hydrogen atoms to create helium – for the first time. This milestone is significant because it makes nuclear fusion a potential source of clean energy in the future, with the hope that it could reduce the use of coal and fossil fuels and help mitigate the effects of climate change. |
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A New York Times Overview: “Our Favorite 2022 Climate Coverage” |
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Check out the New York Times’ wrap on 2022 climate news, which includes political, ecological, and socioeconomic coverage. The overview, curated by reporters and editors from The Times’s Climate Desk, highlights a series of pivotal moments this year, from Joe Manchin, mining in Brazil, and oil in Saudi Arabia, to recycling, California weather, and biodiversity. Read on to learn about 2022’s climate victories and setbacks. |
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Bay Area Marine Community Celebrates Demolishing the Walls of Death |
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Giant ocean driftnets — often dubbed the Walls of Death — are responsible for millions of tonnes of unwanted bycatch in the ocean each year. Not only are the driftnets ineffective as over 45% of the catches are discarded, but they are greatly incapacitating endangered and overfished species, like leatherback turtles and Pacific bluefin tuna. Although vetoed in the past under the Trump administration, the bipartisan Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act is continually gaining traction since it was passed last year and is now being modified to ban gill nets in all federal waters. In these past few weeks, the act was passed as part of the omnibus bill of 2023, or the $1.7 trillion worth, all-encompassing legislature package for the next year. Click below to read more about how California Senator Dianne Feinstein worked together with other senators to bring to life Senate Bill 273 this year! |
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Volcanic Eruption Leads to Deeper Consequences on Climate Monitoring |
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The eruption of Mauna Loa in Hawaii has had devastating impacts on agriculture, tourism, and the livelihoods of citizens. Unfortunately, it also has shut down a key carbon monitor that has been crucial to science since 1958. Scientists are scrambling to reestablish the site in the wake of destruction. Click the link below to learn more about what happened and what’s being done. |
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The Link Between Climate Change and the Deadly Winter Storms Hitting the U.S. |
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In the past few weeks, the U.S. has seen some of the most extreme storms ever recorded, with ice building up in Seattle, Midwest cities entering lockdown, thousands of flights canceled, and Buffalo New York getting hit with over 4 feet of snow and a steep death toll. The links between the climate crisis and storms are becoming increasingly clear—here climate scientists and meteorologists examine the correlation, forecasting a harsh new reality for U.S. weather. |
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Art x Climate - National Youth Art Contest! |
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Interested in art, climate, environment, and social justice? The U.S. Global Change Research Program is sponsoring an art contest centering community climate action journeys, emotions, and education. Shoutout to all youth (13-17) to submit your artwork (accepting multiple mediums) with a chance to be featured in The National Climate Assessment, a report which is seen by thousands of readers all over the world! All artists should submit by Jan. 27, 2023. | | |
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Learn About the CSI Internship! |
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Every summer, Audubon Canyon Ranch hosts internship opportunities for feminine/female-identifying youth interested in conservation to live at their facility, attend panels from professionals in a variety of wildlife fields, and volunteer by participating in real conservation experiences. They are hosting an informational panel on January 12, at 4:30 pm over Zoom to learn more about the program. However, applications do not open until July. Register for the panel and stay updated with the organization if you’re interested in joining the 2023 internship. | | |
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Apply for a Paid Fellowship with Youth Vs Apocalypse! |
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Interested in taking direct climate action like planning climate strikes, speaking with local officials, getting involved in campaigns, or doing climate-based art? These are all things YOU can get involved in with YVA. Join their 2023 Fellowship to get hands-on experience as a climate activist for the next six months! | | |
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Yale Climate Connections: “12 titles that make the perfect holiday gift for occasional climate readers” |
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Looking for a climate-related gift for your loved ones or simply something for yourself, consider exploring Yale Climate Connections’ compiled selection of titles. The books range in topics and include works on trees and birds to the complexities of climate solutions and large-scale socio-environmental issues. Click below to peruse through! | | |
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The Polar Vortex is Striking Hard this Year: Here are Some Ways You Can Help |
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Polar Vortexes are deadly climate phenomena, a byproduct of greenhouse gasses changing global weather patterns that cause cold air from the poles to be pushed toward the equator. With one of the harshest winters recently recorded, the polar vortex is striking intensely across most of the Northern half of the United States, including the Midwest. To help communities stay resilient and make it through this winter, visit the link below with resources and ways to help! | | |
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