My Climate Plan
July 3rd, 2023 made global headlines as the “Hottest Day Ever”. That is, until July 4th. Then came the 5th. In fact, the past two weeks have seen successive days breaking the heat records set only days (or hours) earlier. And in North America, the people whose lives are most at risk in this heat …
Alex asks: What are the best masks for smoky days? MCP Team answer: 885 wildfires are currently raging across Canada alone. The smoke from these fires that has smothered the Eastern United States is not expected to clear until October. And it brings with it dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals in the air we …
In this story, we see the incredible transformation a formerly downtown city family experienced in a year of regenerative agriculture. And the surprisingly voracious help of bats!– The Kelly-Stanoulis family’s story (as told by Christina Kelly-Stanoulis): Thanks to the forward-thinking of my Mom, I was raised in a household where sustainability was always considered. This …
Laura asked: What should I add to my emergency kit to make it climate ready? MCP Team Answer: Emergencies are by definition unexpected and often stressful. No one likes to think about worst case scenarios, but a bit of preparation can help you ensure you and your family have the best chance to stay safe. …
The wildfires in Quebec whose smoke cast an eerie orange glow over NYC more than a month ago are still burning. The headlines have faded away but the story is far from over. In fact, the smoke from these raging fires has now blown over 3,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean and darkened the skies …
We asked members of our community about the multitude of ways that climate change has impacted their lives for a series of features we’re creating called #myclimateplan. The stories they have shared reveal the ways in which they have had to adapt, the unexpected challenges they’ve faced, and the hope and meaning they’ve found in …
It’s a common yet alarming refrain in climate reporting: we are in uncharted territory, folks. July 3rd – 5th, 2023 were the hottest days in recorded history. In Austin, Texas the heat index reached a scorching 48℃ (118℉). In areas in North Africa, temperatures climbed to 50℃ (122℉). This level of heat puts us right …
