Climate capsule

Yakuts of Siberia and Climate Change

Krista Stryker — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:06:01 +0100

Letter from Australia

Krista Stryker — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100

Eastern Australia recently experienced a heatwave which smashed temperature records for November. I live in a bushfire prone area. I used to think my house was pretty safe from bushfires, but no longer. Without strong and immediate action on climate change the Blue Mountains will experience frequent days of Extreme and Catastrophic bushfire danger (these are the official fire danger ratings - not alarmist rhetoric). Not only would catastrophic bushfires destroy many homes (including those previously considered safe from bushfires), but they would devastate the unique and diverse ecosystems which resulted in World Heritage listing for the Greater Blue Mountains.

When you are deciding on climate change action at Copenhagen, I want you to think of my four children who pack their "fire bags" every time the fire danger rating reaches Extreme. Will they need to leave their bags permanently packed in 2020, 2030, 2050.... or will they feel secure in the knowledge that global leaders have done everything in their power to avert climate catastrophe?

Sue Morrison
Blue Mountains, Australia

Messages from Glasgow

Krista Stryker — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:35:57 +0100

Messages from Edinburgh

Krista Stryker — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:33:12 +0100

A letter from Carl Dodd

Krista Stryker — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:40:00 +0100

Can the vested interests of a few converge with the needs of the many?

Why is it that consumerism is flaunted as the means to prosperous and happy societies?

What ever the politicians say or do, it simply won't be enough to prevent the climate chaos that is coming. The only answer from the experts, to the financial crisis seemed to be pump in more money into a system that converted greed into wealth for a few. Did the world governments see this coming and avert their gaze? The resultant mess and confusion has cost the people of the world dearly, and it can't just be bad luck or a few people misleading the many. We colluded in it!

The slower, but much more devastating effects of the change in the climate will be tackled in an equally calamitous and shabby way.

Key questions to ask of our world leaders, who are enamored with money and power, are why are we not protecting the only resource we know to effectively capture carbon and increase our chances to stabilise the global warming - ( that might actually involve stopping the logging and destruction of all forms of rainforest, arboreal forests)?

What does the cap and trade ideology actually promote? Increasing consumerism, without technology transfer? And can we align desire to create wealth without a mechanism to actually distribute aid and compassion to the millions who will suffer because of the continuing global warming? Will we also collude in the misery of the wretched lives of millions least able to change their lot in life?

Why call this a message of hope then?

I feel that the seeds of change are planted in the fertile soils now. The people and institutions who actually matter and can influence are the actions of the millions who care are here amongst us.

We can distribute wealth to those who need it - we can shut out the illegal loggers and financial chancers who act against our common good. Easily! The technologies we need to transfer are not huge projects by multi nationals. If we refocus on local needs being solved and neighbours helping each other we create economic multipliers in the communities that need the money/resources' to improve their lives. We can protect the non human world by not "buying into" consuming it!

Climate change is unavoidable, and worryingly, it may not stay at the cosy two degrees in global warming the politicians hope for. We have a chance to change the structures and institutions that direct the efforts of the developed world - this is our task for the next 10-20 years. It will not avoid the pain, but recognise the needs for the future generations.

Sincerely,

Carl Dodd

Cambridge

Drawings from Kuopio, Finland

Krista Stryker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:10 +0100

Save money, stop climate change.

We need action not just words any more!

I want to teach my children to ski!

Present actions can save the future.

Doesn't concern me.

Is this what you want?

Messages from Kuopio, Finland

Krista Stryker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:45 +0100

Actions matter more than words - make it happen today. Save the world!

Greetings, waiting for winter. - Helvi

Winter in Finland 2050

Keep the world worth living in!

Letters from Helsinki

Krista Stryker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:28 +0100

Act now - reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

Please! Save the world!

Let's keep the earth cool!

Courage to act. Two degrees thank you!

Messages from Finland

Krista Stryker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:57:43 +0100

We need a strong agreement.

I wish: Binding deal in Copenhagen

Now!

Help! Climate law now!

Stop it climate change! You can do it! The citizens of the world expect you to act!

Let's not flood the Pacific Islands.

I want the climate agreement.

Strong deal for save future.

I want a strong climate agreement.

Listen to your heart!

The Carbon Supermarket

Krista Stryker — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dance for the climate

Krista Stryker — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Flash mob: Malmo train station

PhilLee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:30:25 +0200

Flash mob: Climate sleep

PhilLee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:29:56 +0200

Message to world leaders

Krista Stryker — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Maria: one woman facing the effects of a climate catastrophe

PhilLee — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:28:42 +0200