The two stats I learned this week that blew me away were that the US federal govt gives more to Lockheed Martin than to the Dept of Education, and that some universities get more from Dept of War than they do from tuition. Upended my understanding of universities as warmakers.

Wow... this Atlas of Climate Change really is FANTASTIC!

An EXCELLENT resource for teaching about climate change. Beautiful clear visuals.

Thanks Glen Peters for the recommendation.

Link: factsonclimate.org/atlas

let’s be very clear about what’s going on in this cover because I think it so aptly captures the incredibly subtle and strategic reactionary politics of the The New Yorker ⬇️

We've just shared another chapter from our wider Neighborhood Public Square Proposal.

Endowing the Future outlines potential pathways for philanthropy to boldly support ecosystems of deep demonstrators—working towards transitions to just, regenerative + distributive economies.

Check out this insightful breakdown of what climate justice truly means, featuring Prof. Farhana Sultana and Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò. There are lots of webinars these days, but this one stands out as exceptionally good! youtube.com/watch?v=e9Ws0p…

Here's a recording of my 'Climate Communications 101' skills workshop for Champions for Earth 🌍.

Hope it's useful for those of you wishing to have more #Climate conversations with friends, family and colleagues.

youtu.be/HJVDMJmEKik

We will be closing applications soon on this programme with Material Cultures, focused on biomaterial, eco regional approaches to re-infrastructuring and retrofitting our homes, streets and neighbourhoods.

I would love it if you forwarded it into your unlikely circles, and…

Our next free Family Learning courses will give you an introduction to horticulture!

🥕Grow Your Own Veg on Saturday 25th May

🐛 Planting for Wildlife on Saturday 8th June

Book your free spot: ow.ly/maTs50RzuwT

Fancy that…

There has been a striking chorus of critics taking issue with the survey of IPCC scientists Damian Carrington conducted for the Guardian, which showed the majority expected warming of 2.5C to 3C. Critics called this doomerism. Glen Peters shows it is simply the state of the science.

Please take part in this special #OurTownOurOpportunity consultation on the next chapter for our #TownHall basement, at the 💚 of #TalgarthSquare . #TalgarthTownCouncil is keen to work with partners to enhance the building for our wider #community . Consultation open until 19th May

Brexit…

It's truly insane that in an accelerating biodiversity crisis, anyone can buy these deadly chemicals that are designed to kill things for no good reason. It's almost like authorities don't care that our life support system is dying before us.

Free Resources from the Forest Education Network: England (FENE) linked to Key Stages 1, 2, and 3: ow.ly/r7FK50RsU7O
Teach children what healthy trees look like and citizen science for the future!

#PlantHealthWeek #ForestEducation #STEMEducation #CitizenScience #Teach

Institutions should work together to develop “next-generation metrics” for “responsible research assessment”, says the League of European Research Universities (LERU)
timeshighereducation.com/news/universit…

Fundamental to a growing climate majority is a mindset shift can look forward to a transformed society & back to traditional value accidentalgods.life/eco-spirituali #Accidentalgods #podcast w Rupert Read 🌍 & Woodford Roberts

#WednesdayMorning #WednesdayMotivation #Podcasts

If I were polling people on the likelihood of blowing past the Paris targets, I wouldn't ask climate scientists:
I'd poll CEOs, elected officials, and leaders, at every scale. I'd ask WHY they felt that way. And I'd want those answers shared.

For more: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Did you read our #FutureForum report on the need for more relevant and more rigorous climate change education?
britishscienceassociation.org/News/uk-second…

If you agree, and work in a school (or know someone who does!) this programme might be for you 👇

Delighted this protocol is being launched today.

Case study Woodland Trust🌳 Devon farmer Martyn Bragg’s experience of incorporating alley cropping #agroforestry into his 170ha mixed organic mixed farm. Trees have provided shelter, increasing vegetable yields and providing additional commercial crops. agricology.co.uk/resource/fruit…