Thank you Madam Royal for bringing up these attempts to erase history.
Might I point out, that eliminating every mention of the words “climate change” is the kind of outright lunacy never before seen outside of Beijing?
We are talking about decades of work by tens of thousands of scientists. I didn’t plan to star in a 21st Century version of Idiocracy, but here we are.
Luckily, there hasn’t been any indication that rapid climate and weather change are real. Nothing at all, really, save a wildfire here and there, a little flooding, a few more hot days than usual, a couple of nation-sized icebergs breaking off Antarctica and melting … hell, nothing to see here!
We will be going backwards and if common folk should think about Victory Gardens WE II. Root vegetables are easy to grow and toss into a sew pot. I save some nutritious dandelion. Wild foods are good to know. Mushrooms are protein, minerals and anti oxidant. The little things in life appreciate. Community gardens, help others. Dry beans, peas,lentils, garbanzos and a few spices you got dinners for a family. I just wonder if our national park s will be open for drilling for oil and minerals. The president wants to make deals. Then says “you’re fired” the list goes on.
Jack’s Genetically modified bean stalk was way beyond the time. Giant Fava beans and feta cheese, Olive oil could raise the tale to the house jack built. Protein link to garbanzos beans spouts.
Robin Wall Kimmerer, herself an Indigenous Citizen Potawatomi - and an eco-hero and eco-ally - writes in Braiding Sweetgrass (another high recommendation):
For all of us, becoming indigenous to a place means living as if your children’s future mattered, to take care of the land as if our lives, both material and spiritual, depended on it.
So cool about the whales storing carbon. Also I was so excited to hear about the new baby orca!! I love the idea of hope as a global communication strategy. Thank you for leading the charge. 🩶
Recently while in Hawaii I was able to go out on a whale watching expedition during migration season. The marine biologist on the journey said it was one of the most remarkable days she could recall. We saw upwards of 12 whales dancing in the ocean that we were able to observe over an hour and over 25 dolphins. . It was so uplifting. She shared that with ONE full breach out of the water, a whale expends the amount of energy it takes a human to run a marathon. What a day that was, I stopped worrying about photos and just used my eyes to see the glory of it all!
Thank you for keeping up the good news stories. It helps even the jaded, cynical science professional… And as for carbon sequestration, you are spot on, it is nature. Not sure about whales, but soil is the go, 75% of terrestrial carbon is in the soil, much of it alive.
We need cynical science professionals. You balance us out. And I can tell by your qualifying words, “it is nature,” and “much of it alive” that we can trust your balance.
Thank you for this bit of hope , it is greatly appreciated! I agree that while sharing the truth about what is happening is important, people won’t get involved or help if they think it’s too late to change anything.
Your stories always provide hope 😊
Thank you!
Thank you Madam Royal for bringing up these attempts to erase history.
Might I point out, that eliminating every mention of the words “climate change” is the kind of outright lunacy never before seen outside of Beijing?
We are talking about decades of work by tens of thousands of scientists. I didn’t plan to star in a 21st Century version of Idiocracy, but here we are.
Luckily, there hasn’t been any indication that rapid climate and weather change are real. Nothing at all, really, save a wildfire here and there, a little flooding, a few more hot days than usual, a couple of nation-sized icebergs breaking off Antarctica and melting … hell, nothing to see here!
We will be going backwards and if common folk should think about Victory Gardens WE II. Root vegetables are easy to grow and toss into a sew pot. I save some nutritious dandelion. Wild foods are good to know. Mushrooms are protein, minerals and anti oxidant. The little things in life appreciate. Community gardens, help others. Dry beans, peas,lentils, garbanzos and a few spices you got dinners for a family. I just wonder if our national park s will be open for drilling for oil and minerals. The president wants to make deals. Then says “you’re fired” the list goes on.
Eating beans can save the planet!
What is your diet’s carbon footprint?
Replacing animal agriculture and shifting to a plant-based diet could drastically curb greenhouse gas emissions
Bob Dozor
Mar 10, 2025
https://substack.com/home/post/p-158786088?source=queue
Jack’s Genetically modified bean stalk was way beyond the time. Giant Fava beans and feta cheese, Olive oil could raise the tale to the house jack built. Protein link to garbanzos beans spouts.
Robin Wall Kimmerer, herself an Indigenous Citizen Potawatomi - and an eco-hero and eco-ally - writes in Braiding Sweetgrass (another high recommendation):
For all of us, becoming indigenous to a place means living as if your children’s future mattered, to take care of the land as if our lives, both material and spiritual, depended on it.
So cool about the whales storing carbon. Also I was so excited to hear about the new baby orca!! I love the idea of hope as a global communication strategy. Thank you for leading the charge. 🩶
P.S. Gorgeous photos!!
Another uplifting piece, thanks Amanda!
Thank you. I'd love to see a takahe someday!
They’re amazing. I’ve only ever seen on predator-free islands.
Thank you so much! Really needed some good news!
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Wonderful stories here! Thanks for this!!
Recently while in Hawaii I was able to go out on a whale watching expedition during migration season. The marine biologist on the journey said it was one of the most remarkable days she could recall. We saw upwards of 12 whales dancing in the ocean that we were able to observe over an hour and over 25 dolphins. . It was so uplifting. She shared that with ONE full breach out of the water, a whale expends the amount of energy it takes a human to run a marathon. What a day that was, I stopped worrying about photos and just used my eyes to see the glory of it all!
I've spent time with large numbers of whales several times in Alaska. It changes you, doesn't it?
Amanda, I am reminded of how small we are in the grand scheme of things. Nature always makes me feel differently, -calmer, steadier.
Like Helen Hays, may we be tireless in our efforts to protect the natural world. Thank you for another wonderful roundup of conservation news, Amanda!
You're welcome!
Nature is beautiful 🌸! Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
Thank you for keeping up the good news stories. It helps even the jaded, cynical science professional… And as for carbon sequestration, you are spot on, it is nature. Not sure about whales, but soil is the go, 75% of terrestrial carbon is in the soil, much of it alive.
We need cynical science professionals. You balance us out. And I can tell by your qualifying words, “it is nature,” and “much of it alive” that we can trust your balance.
Excellent point!
Thank you for this bit of hope , it is greatly appreciated! I agree that while sharing the truth about what is happening is important, people won’t get involved or help if they think it’s too late to change anything.
Thank you! So many people have not given up.
especially the pufflings...
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