Impatient change maker. Climate + social justice communicator. Proud mama. Founder @earthandurban. Sr. Comms Manager, @tidescommunity. My views here.
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Tara Holmes retweeted
When @NYTimes hired climate inactivist @BretStephen_NYT, climate folks said "that's it, I'm canceling my subscription". But I pushed back: "Hold on. Times has much to offer & maybe he'll improve etc". Well I was wrong. Both Stephens & Times have gone off the cliff. And I'm done.
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“I must say, in my professional life as a climate scientist, this is a low point. The window for 1.5C is shutting as I speak, so it’s really tough.” Important interview with @dpcarrington yesterday. We need to act now.
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Tara Holmes retweeted
“What is worth more, art or life? … are you more concerned about the protection of a painting or the protection of our planet and people?”
@JustStop_Oil’s activists explain their action
Tara Holmes retweeted
Meat companies are trying to convince people that beef production looks like the image on the left.
But virtually all of the beef people eat is raised on factory farms like the image on the right.
"Sustainable beef" is a complete fiction.
Tara Holmes retweeted
I'm terrified by what we're seeing this summer, and by knowing how fast it's getting worse, and by how there's not really a ceiling on how bad it can get, and by how almost everyone still pretends business as usual can go on. Those who are not terrified don't have a clue.
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The nearly weeklong heat wave blasting the West with record-setting temperatures could go down as the worst hot spell in Northern California for the month of September, and perhaps all time. trib.al/HWwSH8r
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I was in Europe. Lost 10 pounds in under 2 weeks. Came back to the US. Inflamed and stomach is in pain. What the hell is in our food?
Tara Holmes retweeted
Breaking News: Congress passed a sweeping climate, tax and health care bill that would put into law major components of President Biden’s agenda. nyti.ms/3AjeN1b
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CHECK IT OUT: PoP’s co-founder Shilpi Chhotray (@ShilpiChhotray) pens a powerful @Newsweek op-ed with artist and organizer Khafre Jay (@khafrej) of @HipHopforChang3 to say exactly what we're all thinking about the state of the climate movement.
READ MORE: buff.ly/3QkAnYA
Tara Holmes retweeted
A glimmer of good news, at a hard time:
Big Basin Redwoods, CA's oldest state park, will re-open to the public this summer after the CZU fire tore through it in 2020.
(This is what it's like driving into the still-closed park. That's bright green regrowth on the burned trees.)
Tara Holmes retweeted
Time for a thread about people leaving their jobs to fight climate change.
If you have a related story to share, please do so in replies.
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Tara Holmes retweeted
Comparing the size of the two best selling vehicles in Europe (VW Golf/Peugeot 208) and Canada/USA (Ford F150/Dodge Ram).
What is the difference in the North American lifestyle that requires such large vehicles?
Tara Holmes retweeted
Forced birth in a country with:
—No universal healthcare
—No universal childcare
—No paid family & medical leave
—One of the highest rates of maternal mortality among rich nations
This isn't about "life." It's about control.
Tara Holmes retweeted
Overturning Roe and outlawing abortions will never make them go away.
It only makes them more dangerous, especially for the poor + marginalized.
People will die because of this decision. And we will never stop until abortion rights are restored in the United States of America.
Tara Holmes retweeted
Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
Tara Holmes retweeted
yeah--it's climate change. I'll be discussing ~1:50 pm ET @MSNBC @JansingReports!
