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Climate action tracker
The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific analysis produced by two research organizations tracking climate action since 2009. We track progress towards the globally agreed aim of holding warming well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. https://climateactiontracker.org/
The Effects of Climate Change
Global climate change has already had observable effects on the environment. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering sooner. https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Free eBook
The Good Guide to Reducing Your Environmental Impact. "... anyone can help reduce global carbon emissions by lowering their carbon footprint. Here are 26 tried-and-true ways to do your part for the climate crisis." Click here to get the ebook.
18 Destinations Impacted By Climate Change
As ice caps melt and wildfires rage, global warming is occurring faster than we could have imagined. In countries affected by climate change, many of the world’s prime travel destinations are at risk of suffering serious consequences: Rising sea levels and more dramatic weather events are endangering major cities, like Venice, with flooding. Increased temperatures are depleting resources that tourism industries depend on, with reduced snowfall in the Alps, and scant harvests in Northern California’s vineyards. Some natural wonders, like the Great Barrier Reef, are facing the prospect of vanishing entirely. Read about it here...
Websites, etc. (in alphabetical order)
Breakthrough Energy
Clean Energy On-Demand - Advanced nuclear power, geothermal energy, and thermal generation with carbon capture can all help the U.S. reach net-zero emissions. https://www.breakthroughenergy.org/
Californians for Green Nuclear Power
Californians for Green Nuclear Power, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of safe, carbon-free nuclear power, and to keeping Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open, so it can continue in its important role of generating clean energy for the benefit of California’s economy. Our vision is to provide low-cost, carbon-free energy for American businesses and citizens. https://cgnp.org/
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to promote action & policy addressing the climate change & energy challenges. https://www.facebook.com/C2ES.org
Climate action tracker
The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific analysis produced by two research organizations tracking climate action since 2009. We track progress towards the globally agreed aim of holding warming well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. https://climateactiontracker.org/
Fastest Path to Zero
"...an interdisciplinary team of experts, including University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students, working to support communities as they plan and pursue ambitious climate goals ... There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for climate change. The fastest path to zero emissions will be unique for every community ... If it can help get us to zero, it’s on the table." fastestpathtozero.umich.edu
Mothers for Nuclear
"We were initially skeptical of nuclear but learned through asking a lot of questions. We started Mothers for Nuclear as a way to share our stories and begin a dialogue with others who want to protect nature for future generations." https://www.mothersfornuclear.org/
Nuclear Powers a Brighter Future
To power a bright and carbon-free future, nuclear must be in the mix. https://nei.org
Rethinking nuclear policy from the ground up
Nuclear energy will be needed to reach ambitious climate goals, but we must first reconstruct the technology for a new era complete with modern, socially grounded approaches. https://www.goodenergycollective.org/
Students For Nuclear
"We are students supporting one another to engage in nuclear advocacy. Students are at an interesting position in life. We are making decisions for what we want to devote our working lives toward progressing. These are the stories of students who have decided that developing and supporting nuclear energy is an important and meaningful way to spend their lives." http://www.students4nuclear.org/
The Science Council for Global Initiatives (SCGI)
Promoting clean, safe, reliable 4th generation nuclear power, 24/7/365. Access to the latest news about safe, clean nuclear energy. thesciencecouncil.com
Energy
Generation Atomic - Our Mission: To energize and empower today’s generations to advocate for a nuclear future.
Nuke Power Girl - An engineer dedicated to communicating the benefits and realities of nuclear power. We're here to discuss nuclear power and its benefits. So ask your questions!
I know there are strong opinions against nuclear power, and dissenters are welcome here too, but you have to follow the rules. 1) Be respectful and 2) Prepare to cite your sources. Do not post here claiming that your cat was bitten by a radioactive flea and now dances with the Rockettes. Sources yo.
Climate Change
Environmental Progress - Environmental Progress (EP) was founded to achieve two goals: lift all humans out of poverty, and save the natural environment. These goals can be achieved by mid-century — but only if we remove the obstacles to cheap, reliable and clean energy.