Antony Blinken is a good decent man and I’m relieved to know that the climate crisis is real to him. The US lost much during the prior disastrous administration. Biden, Blinken and the rest of the administration have much work to do to catch up. As always, Alex, thank you for your voice and wise words.
Your recent newsletter was very informative and I'm glad you jumped on "long-term economic growth". My sentiments exactly. I'm sorry the island nations are stressed about their futures. But complaining to other nations is probably too late for them. I don't know but the speed of geologic scale that may have only begun and turning the ship around once we've hit the brakes may be decades or longer to recover these tropic wonderlands. So I wish them well.
I know that we have to look forward and act NOW, but I can't shake all those missed opportunities. The ones before we hit that tipping point that you mention in one of your replies. We've known what to do for decades. Sorry, but sometimes that really makes me angry.
On the plus side, I followed "Circularity and The Race to Zero - Exponential Climate Action Summit III" on YouTube for the entire 6 hours and there are so many great ideas, initiatives and projects out there. That made me feel really hopeful. And I think I finally understood what "Circularity" really means in this context. There are two initiatives that I really want to get envolved in. I consider that a way forward as well - I mean finding something you feel passionate about and to get involved in that Race to Zero.
Not sure how I feel about COP26 - too many egos (not just people's but also country's) at play. Hoping to be positively surprised.
I liked how you made it personal talking about your island at the start, adding what David Kabua said and then closing with that beautiful sunset. Wat een mooie foto! (I knew that phrase would come in handy at some point.)
A great synopsis of Anthony Blinken’s presentation with interesting insights from your own experience & perspectives. The US embracing climate change goals & how climate change affects a vast array of global issues is enormously encouraging. A tremendous change from the wasted past four years of denial, isolationism & failures when we could & should have forged ahead in all areas so crucially needed. I also would have welcomed a firm stance on fossil fuels. It seems a glaring omission & I hope a strong commitment is forthcoming.
As a US citizen I am gratified by these policies but, to reach the essential goals, all leaders & countries must unite in unreserved commitment. It’s everyone’s fight. As Sec Gen Guterres stated, we are at an abyss & headed in the wrong direction. Climate change is affecting every country & worsening each day. The time for change is now!
It was reassuring to hear Anthony Blinken include words of hope. In doing, he echoes your enduring message, we must keep hope.
Congratulations on another outstanding journalistic effort worthy of a major publication.
Antony Blinken is a good decent man and I’m relieved to know that the climate crisis is real to him. The US lost much during the prior disastrous administration. Biden, Blinken and the rest of the administration have much work to do to catch up. As always, Alex, thank you for your voice and wise words.
Your recent newsletter was very informative and I'm glad you jumped on "long-term economic growth". My sentiments exactly. I'm sorry the island nations are stressed about their futures. But complaining to other nations is probably too late for them. I don't know but the speed of geologic scale that may have only begun and turning the ship around once we've hit the brakes may be decades or longer to recover these tropic wonderlands. So I wish them well.
Did that make sense? I'm not a great writer.
Thank you for this!
I know that we have to look forward and act NOW, but I can't shake all those missed opportunities. The ones before we hit that tipping point that you mention in one of your replies. We've known what to do for decades. Sorry, but sometimes that really makes me angry.
On the plus side, I followed "Circularity and The Race to Zero - Exponential Climate Action Summit III" on YouTube for the entire 6 hours and there are so many great ideas, initiatives and projects out there. That made me feel really hopeful. And I think I finally understood what "Circularity" really means in this context. There are two initiatives that I really want to get envolved in. I consider that a way forward as well - I mean finding something you feel passionate about and to get involved in that Race to Zero.
Not sure how I feel about COP26 - too many egos (not just people's but also country's) at play. Hoping to be positively surprised.
I liked how you made it personal talking about your island at the start, adding what David Kabua said and then closing with that beautiful sunset. Wat een mooie foto! (I knew that phrase would come in handy at some point.)
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A great synopsis of Anthony Blinken’s presentation with interesting insights from your own experience & perspectives. The US embracing climate change goals & how climate change affects a vast array of global issues is enormously encouraging. A tremendous change from the wasted past four years of denial, isolationism & failures when we could & should have forged ahead in all areas so crucially needed. I also would have welcomed a firm stance on fossil fuels. It seems a glaring omission & I hope a strong commitment is forthcoming.
As a US citizen I am gratified by these policies but, to reach the essential goals, all leaders & countries must unite in unreserved commitment. It’s everyone’s fight. As Sec Gen Guterres stated, we are at an abyss & headed in the wrong direction. Climate change is affecting every country & worsening each day. The time for change is now!
It was reassuring to hear Anthony Blinken include words of hope. In doing, he echoes your enduring message, we must keep hope.
Congratulations on another outstanding journalistic effort worthy of a major publication.