They list some general things on their website (https://climateclock.world/science), like renewable energy, but I'm looking for something as specific as possible. If we can prioritise the specific things with the most potential to change the speed of the clock, like specific energy projects and specific areas of land proposed for indigenous sovereignty, I believe we will have the best chance of slowing the Climate Clock down.

Although there are many articles and studies about the effects of pollution on chronic illnesses including cancer, it seems that whenever the topic of cancer comes up outside of environmental health spaces, it's often regarded as "scaremongering". This is prevalent even in "pro-science" spaces like r/askscience; you also see this attitude on Quora a lot. I even saw someone on Quora who claimed to be a chemist who says that BPA should not leach into water and that it's impossible!

One of the most grievous examples is Neil DeGrasse Tyson on social media claiming that glycophosphate isn't a problem because the LD50 for glycophosphate in Ben & Jerry's is absurdly high. This is a gross misrepresentation of the issue on many fronts, from the overall prevalence of glycophosphate in many foods, not just ice cream; but also that LD50 doesn't measure for chronic toxicity, at least not as far as I am aware. This is Neil DeGrasse Tyson, a so-called spokesman for pro-science activism, who of course is now in the pocket of pro-corporate "science" activism much like the scientists who discredited John Yudkin in the 70s about excess sugar in people's diets.

Even though many studies are coming out against all kinds of pollutants and their links to things like cancer, the prevailing culprit on cancer rates still gets pointed to aging. On the spaces I mentioned earlier here I see that people are very dismissive about rising cancer rates in younger people and the role of pollutants in cancer; and instead claim that our current population is "healthier than ever due to modern medicine" (a statement that, by the way is grossly biased toward people of higher income levels) and that of course it seems like everyone is getting cancer because we are living longer. Not even mentions about the obvious culprits like obesity get brought up in these discussions and when they do they are shoved aside with claims that it's just earlier and better diagnosis of an aging population.

I once saw an ad for Monsanto about them being "pro-science" and it was like "trust in science" or something like that. I think these corporations are really milking the whole science activism thing; while of course ignoring actual science.

This is something that really needs to be addressed by those concerned about the way things like forever chemicals, microplastics, and other questionable substances that are prevalent in our environment. While these topics are getting discussed there is a big effort by industry and "pro-science, anti-scaremongering" folks to push back against these concerns.

I took a pair of workpants in to the tailor, to take them in and fix a broken button. There was a lady ahead of me talking about her coat that needed a new zipper.

The tailor informed her the repair would cost $68. The woman decided she could buy a new coat for that price and left.

My alterations/repairs cost $40. My jaw hit the ground. I could buy a few "new to me" or even new pants for that price. I paid it, because I care about the environment and I knew I would be wearing them I also didn't feel like looking around for another pair like those.. But yikes... that cost hurt. It cost more than the pants did.

What are folks using for trash bags? I'm down near 3/4 of a roll and need to get some more in the near future.

I already sort plastics, cans, and papers and take those to the recycling center myself. I don’t have a means of composting food waste at my place, and would like to cut down on plastic trash bags. Are there any options? I mean for a tall kitchen, I stopped using shopping plastic bags before Massachusetts banned them.

Also on the topic, antiperspirant options? I tried Native and I'm mid on the results. It's a deodorant, not an antiperspirant and I was wondering if there was a similar product that acts as an antiperspirant or does a stronger job of dealing BO. I get sweaty as I work an occasionally physically intensive job 😅

This Earth Week, protesters are out in NYC. The banks MUST stop funding fossil fuel projects! https://abc7ny.com/earth-week-climate-protest-outside-citigroup-headquarters-leads-to-arrests-in-tribeca-section-of-manhattan-new-york-city/14726479/

What good news has happened so far regarding climate change prevention, and how would a person like me help? I've considered asking a nearby school if I can help turn their yard into an educational food forest for the kids, but I'm not sure where to start.

I've been observing the kind of clothing that most of us wear is usually not composed of natural fabric primarily.The most popular brands are thriving on fast fashion which is a serious problem because it causes a huge stress on the environment.To make 1 pair of jeans, it needs about 7000 litres of water. But there are alternatives to that like natural dyed denims.

Why are these companies not choosing to sell such type of clothing instead? Part of it, I think, is also due to the fact that many of us are prioritizing looks over quality. Especially in India, which is where I'm from, the youth are wearing clothes that are primarily synthetic material like polyester type. Many polyester fabrics are coated with flame-retardant chemicals, especially in children’s clothing. These chemicals have been associated with thyroid dysfunction too.

Funny thing is in India, the handwoven clothes actually have more detailing and expert craftmanship to it and yet we are moving towards clothes that are not only hazardous to environment but also to our body. So let's choose to wear clothes that are more organic, sustainable and eco-friendly :) !

Fashion is a universal language that has the power and potential to create inclusiveness in human beings around the world.- Sadh guru

I used to live in San Antonio, Texas (1.5 million) and they’ve had 4 open in the past decade, there is now one that is open, it’s been open for a year, before that there was about a 3 year stint with zero open. Same thing in Austin (1 million), a year ago there were 4, now there’s one, and it’s not exclusively a refill store. These are also the two closest ones to me, and I live 250 miles from them in an area of 250,000. Is it like this everywhere? Refill stores seem like a relatively easy concept to recreate, why aren’t they more common, and why do so many go out of business?

Hey! For those of you in Sustainable Chemistry program or graduated with a degree in Sustainable Chemistry , what are the entry level career opportunities and jobs that are available when I graduate? Is it good pay as entry level? What kind of work will I be doing as entry level? What kind of companies will I work for?

I really appreciate it if people in this program or people who graduated with this degree can educate me on some or all of the questions.

Thanks a lot!

I'm interested in making cities more walkable and bikable as well as improving public transportation. What is the best bachelor's degree conducive to getting a job, working for a city, doing something related to this?

I have never been to college but have been a bicycle mechanic for 6 years professionally and have been living in a small midwestern town without a car for the last 3 years.

Where do you get your sustainability info / engage on the topic? Also curious who works in sustainability and who is just passionate about the topic in their free time.

Hello! This post is for anyone who works as a sustainability analyst for a living.

I’ve been working as a data analyst for 3 years working for a client in the food industry.

What kind of degree and/or experience helped you get this position

How did you find a company that aligned with you?

Any and all advice helps. This will be the first pivot outside of my expertise that I will be making in my professional career so far. Thank you all for your time! (:

Does anyone know where I can download a copy of the now outdated GHG screening tool from GHG Protocol?

I was watching a bit of the Knicks and 76ers game tonight and the broadcast said "Happy earth day from the NBA, fund your carbon footprint by following this QR code."

Every NBA team uses private flights and most don't even pay for carbon offsets for those flights. These bajillionaries could do a lot more on Earth day than ask you to fund your carbon footprint.

Not the best title, but I don’t know what to call the products that are strips of bamboo glued together into a solid shape and used the same way as wood. I’ve seen dish scrubbers, skateboards, bowls, cutting boards, etc. These items are often marketed as ultra sustainable because they’re made of bamboo, the wonder material. Don’t get me wrong, I love bamboo, it’s great, but what is it glued together with? If it’s not a biodegradable adhesive then all of these bamboo products have to go straight to the landfill.

No matter how hard I attack Google I can’t find any info on the kind of adhesive used. I’m almost certain it’s not biodegradable, but why can’t I find any info? Why is no one asking about this or pointing it out?? I can’t even find a shitty AI article on, meanwhile every “eco-store” praises bamboo composites.

This company sold me a washing machine 3 years ago. Today a tiny piece of plastic broke on the handle and they had no replacement handles or doors. I’m hoping I will be able to find another brand that’s compatible but the company were useless. I’m shocked this is allowed in 2024

looking for what was it that really took a toll on you to want to make changes!

I'm doing some research exploring modern textiles and the ecological impact. One issue that I can't seem to wrap my head around is which is better: all-cotton garments that will compost relatively quickly when they are no longer useful or polyester from recycled materials that survive much longer after their useful life? And I know there is a case for just using other fabrics such as hemp, bamboo, wool, etc, but what I'm really trying to explore the choice between the soil/water/land use impact of cotton vs recycling something that won't go away. What got me fixated on this topic is that it has become impossible to find a cheap 100% cotton hoodie the way it was 20 years ago.

So if you could only pick one, which would you prefer? Cotton or recycled plastic?

Hello, I have vaginismus and I can’t wear tampons or a menstrual cup. Is there any environmentally friendly alternative that I could use? Some say that period underwear is not as environmentally friendly as menstrual cups. But once again, I can’t wear one.

Hi hi! I have an enameled pot that has reached the end of her life and isn't the best to cook with anymore. The enamel inside has worn off. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can repurpose it for? The iron inside is still fine and I would hate to throw it away

Hi everyone - I'm struggling with climate grief, and the posts I've found on here are mostly 2-3 years old, so opening up a new space.

I'm 54 and starting working on this when I was 17. For a lot of years, sustainability and climate in particular were the main focuses of my life. I lived in an ecovillage for 10 years, built my own strawbale off-grid house. I've done a fair bit of farming. I did a TEDx talk in 2013, and a national speaking tour in 2015, and have written books. I even ran for US Senate. All strongly motivated by being part of the climate justice movement. My current job is also related.

I'm still here in action, but emotionally, I'm fucking trashed.

The suggestion to "find something productive to do" is just making my anxiety and grief worse because the reality is, I've done a shit ton of that and I'm deeply angry that it feels like nothing is changing - at least at a rate that will matter. I have really caring scientist friends who have just completely checked out, and I'm one foot out that door myself.

My therapist says this is too much of a niche need for her to know what to do with it. So that sucks. But the grief is getting to me. I went to a workshop recently on climate grief, and while it was hard, hearing other people's stories DID help. So - what have you got? What are your stories with this? I desperately need to feel less alone with taking this really seriously and watching racialized capitalism and government bullshit run us over the collective cliff.

Any word on when these jobs are going to be announced? The White House released the logo for it last month, and said the jobs would be posted in April. Will somebody wake Joe up and let him know April is almost over?