Re-sharing these quotes so I can properly tag @mdhdubois.bsky.social and y'all can give him a follow

Lady Bird Johnson said “The environment is where we all meet; it is the one thing we all share.” Today we are more focused on the LACK of common ground with our fellow humans. As we reflect on this Earth Day, let’s remember that everyone needs clean air & clean water to thrive.

Pope Francis receiving a warming stripes stole. Photo: Vatican Media

“Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last two hundred years. Reducing greenhouse gases requires honesty, courage and responsibility. Those who will have to suffer the consequences will not forget this failure of conscience and responsibility.” — Pope Francis

If even one person aboard can remain calm, lucid, knowing what to do, they can help the boat survive. Their expression communicates clarity & calmness: people trust & will listen to them.

One person can save the lives of many.

We are in a storm.

We must be the leader we need right now.

Buddhist master Thíct Nhất Hạnh wrote about steady leadership in life-threatening circumstances:

Boat people left Vietnam in small boats, often caught in rough seas. Some may panic & boats sink.

Do you like to swim, drink water, eat healthy food? None of that happens without clean water. clean water is the true “all of the above” fuel for our future.

Opinion | Remember MLK’s words as we approach a pivotal Jan. 20 King recalled a voice telling him: ‘Stand up for righteousness. Stand up for justice. Stand up for truth.’

Excellent opinion piece about 1/20/2025.

“The ultimate measure of a [person] is not where [they stand] in moments of comfort and convenience, but where [they stand] at times of challenge and controversy.”

Rest, and let’s get to work.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

This is leadership-thank you @edgarmcgregor.bsky.social! We need a well funded NOAA Weather Service that can go as hyper local in both research & sharing information.

How Two Words from a 24-Year-Old Pasadena Climate Specialist Saved Hundreds of Lives - Local News Pasadena Edgar McGregor’s timely Eaton Fire alert: ‘Get out!’

What a wonderful story about @edgarmcgregor.bsky.social

During his run for president, Jimmy Carter was asked how would side between economic growth & environmental quality. “I want to make it clear if there is ever a conflict, I will go for beauty, clean air, water and landscape.” That choice also leads to a strong economy. It isn’t zero sum.

Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy set the foundation for today's climate action Former President Jimmy Carter's work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.

Former President Jimmy Carter's work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.

"I have one life and one chance to make it count for something. I’m free to choose that something … my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I can, whenever I can, for as long as I can."
— Undated quote, cited by Carter's niece at Maranatha Baptist Church on Feb. 19, 2023. (AP)

"The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices."
— Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize address.

He stood among us, told us to fight for what we believed, wanted from our country, and FOR our future. Jimmy Carter was a caring, honest, honorable, passionate, dedicated person and our country is better for his leadership, faith, and devotion. May we all work to be good & faithful servant leaders.

President Jimmy Carter was a staple of my Emory University experience. As a Philosophy/Ecology co-major & Poli-Sci minor, he guest lectured once/semester. He was so generous to Emory, the students, & our missions including agreeing to be the keynote speaker at Emory's #EarthDay1990 celebration.

“I already know that” is simply silly. We need to be learning something new every day. This list can start your 2025 New Year’s resolution goal to learn more and use that knowledge to make the world a better place/fight off narrow thinking.

Arowleaf yellow flowers stretching off into the distance

It's Monday
Chances are there's somebody somewhere
Needs an endless field of flowers today

Opinion | Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now. Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com:

“If Bluesky turns out to be a long-term home for political conversation, it will be because, as also happened on early Twitter, the new arrivals create appealing new habits and norms, not just new content,” Clay Shirky writes in a guest essay.

The Quest to Better Recycle Wind Turbines and Solar Panels From France to Taiwan, companies are experimenting in ways to recycle discarded solar panels and wind turbine blades.

Renewable energy companies around the world are working to recycle old solar panels and wind turbine blades, as the industry battles criticism that old equipment is piling up in landfills.

Opinion | New Orleans’ Striking Advantage in the Age of Climate Change Unlike the other major cities that appear on lists of unsafe places, New Orleans has a striking competitive advantage.

The best and hardest decision a community must make is to own that it may have an ending. New Orleans is leading and needs to be our example.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/30/o...

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A group of people next to about with oyster shells. Text says: The Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe is building reefs out of oyster shells to protect their lands on the Louisiana coast.

How can oyster shells be used to fight climate change?

In today’s episode, we visit a coastal tribe near New Orleans building oyster reefs to lessen the effects of rising sea levels in their community.

Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J

About 22 hours and 17 years ago, I went into labor to give birth to Coleman P. Coleman continues to grow into a brilliant, kind, passionate person working to widen my perspective, show kindness to others (along with eye rolls to me), and keep me from being/acting like/becoming… “Karen”.

Every city should do this. There are more trails than we know and cities can often easily address difficult crossing to join two green spaces separated by a highway. That’s an easy way for cities to promote public health. How can we help @cityofMobile?

Additional Thanksgiving gratitudes just because …

-You,
-The family I have and the family I choose-thank you to my extended bestie family for hosting this year.
-Really excellent chocolate pound cake
-great political dinner convos where loving people & problem-solving were the topics

Day 29- grateful for this. (There will be more for today)

Gross for me but my boys would love it! @callawayoutlier.bsky.social

Gratitude 24-28:
24-City of Mobile, honestly love this crazy town;
25-Great local food & drink -
Local breweries, coffee shops, bars, & restaurants;
26-Ice cream- Old Dutch gets its own
27-Snail mail-people should send more letters;
28-the opportunity to serve.

Gratitude 23 - The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. This book dives into the false premise of if you win, I lose. When you win, I win. When you succeed -especially if you’re different than me-we all win!