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The Climate Crisis Club: United for a Sustainable Future!
#COP30 THE "FOREST" GLOBAL CLIMATE MEETING 2025
A decade has passed since a historic global climate pact was signed in Paris to keep global temperatures from rising another degree Celsius (1.8 Fahrenheit) between 2015 and 2100, a key demand of poor countries ravaged by rising sea levels and other effects of climate change. The parties only very recently agreed to language "to transition away from fossil fuels" at COP28. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five UN-recognized regions.
This COP is being held (from November 10-21) in Belem, Brazil, population 1.2 million in a city of rivers that’s connected to the enormous Amazon ecosystem that impacts the climate worldwide, and is the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystem. There is a symbolism involved with Brazil hosting this summit because it highlights the importance of Amazon rainforest to the region and the world. Additionally, after 30 years away, this could be the COP, much like the Rio Earth summit of 1992, that is a truly landmark global climate meeting. To achieve this elevated goal, delegates will have to reach up into the tree canopies of negotiations, and enshrine legal protection of nature at the center of climate mitigation strategies, focusing on the forests of the Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who steward them. This is more important than ever because the global forests are under threat from a variety of sources (land use change, due to agriculture, logging, mining - both legal and illegal) and not nearly enough progress has been made on reducing CO2 emissions (the world falls short on its commitments to reduce CO2 emissions by over 50% in 2035). United Nations chief, António Guterres, acknowledged that it was now inevitable that the world will miss the target of limiting global heating to 1.5C above preindustrial levels because national plans to cut emissions have fallen far short of what was needed. He urged delegates to “change course” to prevent the Amazon rainforest from becoming a savannah. Will this round of global climate negotiations prevent more tipping points from being crossed? Will they put planet and people before profit?
(Photo at left: Belem , Brazil, site of COP 30, a city of rivers, towered by human settlements in the background.)
Critical Perspectives on Brazil's "Green" Credentials.
Please listen to the Climate Crisis Club's Twitter Space recording of Saturday Nov. 15th about: A.I; Greek philosophy; climate adaptation; Direct Air Capture vs. natural climate mitigation; climate politics, renewable energy, architecture for a changing climate; COP30 and the issues with Brazil's hosting a 50,000+ attendee meeting at the gateway to the Amazon while pursuing policies that threaten its long-term viability.
Science Under Siege.
"Science Under Siege. How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World."
By Drs. Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez.
Science Under Siege Resources:
- "Science Under Siege" discussion at the Baker's Institute, on YouTube.
- https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/08/science-saves-lives-but-science-is-under-attack/
- https://time.com/7317436/science-threat-climate-change-public-health-rfk-jr/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02920-0
- https://x.com/MichaelEMann/status/1969758548969017465
- https://x.com/MichaelEMann/status/1969398179842928722
- https://x.com/violin4all/status/1968634109384659201
- https://x.com/Olivergill4B/status/1967933875025531069
- https://x.com/NBPTROCKS/status/1965511904463630368
- https://bradroth.medium.com/bob-parks-what-s-new-october-17-2025-60d877a24ba5
Please listen to the Climate Crisis Club's chat with Dr. Michael Mann on our Twitter Space, recorded on September 20, 2025. He discussed his latest book, co-authored with Dr. Peter Hotez, "Science Under Siege."
The Future is Solar.
SUN DAY
Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating the power of clean energy.
- Solar Resources:
- https://www.brightsaver.org/
SUN DAY Meet Up
SUN DAY Solar online events, happening on September 21, 2025:
- Please join the Action Party SUN DAY event here:
- https://actionnetwork.org/events/think-global-act-local-a-sun-day-climate-action-party?source=direct_link&
- Please join a SUN DAY Storytelling event:
- https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-storytelling-concert
A book for the solar revolution
"Here Comes the Sun. A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization."
By environmental activist and
author, Bill McKibben.
Art by artist Tone Bjordam.
Love Nature. Live According to Your Values.
Few disagree that we should pass on the Earth in good shape to future generations, and many scientists are dedicated to using climate science to contribute to that goal. However, feelings of hopelessness often prevent people from taking active climate action against issues like biodiversity loss. By embracing renewable energy and sustainable practices, we can change our beliefs and work towards a brighter, sustainable future. Read about Earth Stewardship.
YOU CAN HELP FIGHT THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS!
Decarbonize Your Life.
Few disagree that we should pass on the Earth in good shape to future generations, and many scientists are dedicated to using climate science to contribute to that goal. However, feelings of hopelessness often prevent people from taking active climate action against issues like biodiversity loss. By embracing renewable energy and sustainable practices, we can change our beliefs and work towards a brighter, sustainable future. Read about Earth Stewardship.