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The Best Climate Change Mapping Tools For You

<June 2022- Please note, some of the tools and methods in this post may be out of date as the original was written 4 years ago.  An update to this post is planned in the next month or two, so please check back or subscribe by email to be notified of any updates or new blog posts.  Thanks!> There are many climate change maps and tools that you can use to figure out your personal risk to climate change.  The Climate Advisor searched the web for the best interactive climate change visualization tools.  Sites that give information in a map… Read More »The Best Climate Change Mapping Tools For You

Forest Fires, Drought, Climate Change and You

The article discusses the increasing severity of forest fires due to climate change, particularly in the West. It highlights the economic and health risks associated with drought-induced fires, citing past destructive seasons. The main solution is reducing fossil fuel emissions, conserving water, and preparing for future challenges posed by drought and wildfires.

What’s Hot In Climate Change, Earth Day 2018

Here we are again, another fabulous Earth Day, as if every day wasn’t “Earth Day”.  Every year it seems more and more ridiculous, like tidying your house while it’s on fire.  It’s become a panacea for many, an opportunity for folks to feel like they’re doing something to ease their conscious, when in reality it’s akin to doing almost nothing.  Oh well, at least it might raise awareness in some to learn and do more. Along those lines, here are some important stories from around the web that do matter.  We start with dueling studies, one says the most accurate… Read More »What’s Hot In Climate Change, Earth Day 2018

bike path, Exploration Green, Clear Lake City, Texas

Flood Control in South Houston…

Note from The Climate Advisor:  This article is republished with permission from the Texas Tribune.  The photo below shows a retention pond under construction.  I have seen the pond and it’s done. This pond is just one small part of the whole complex.  It’s very nice, with lots of people from the neighborhood out walking, running and biking around the old golf course in the evenings.  Clear Lake had minimal flooding during Harvey, maybe this system of canals and retention ponds helped.   In search of a flood fix, one Houston community turned to a golf course By Katie Riordan, The Texas Tribune… Read More »Flood Control in South Houston…

Five Ways You Can Fight Climate Change Without Washington’s Help

Legislation, policy and diplomacy are the best ways to fight climate change.  President Obama had a great impact through policy and diplomacy. But now Trump comes along and puts in place one of the most anti-environmental cabinets ever.  The next four years will see a roll back of environmental protections of epic proportions — at a time when we can least afford it.  So what avenues do we have to pursue positive change? Here are five ways that YOU can fight climate change without Washington’s help… 1. Lead by Example When you lead by example your life is a model for others.  That… Read More »Five Ways You Can Fight Climate Change Without Washington’s Help