Dr. Katharine Hayhoe on Nostr: The climate crisis literally threatens the water we depend on for life; but there are ...
The climate crisis literally threatens the water we depend on for life; but there are solutions all around us—rooted in nature, driven by science, and powered by human resilience.
✅ Good news: Trees absorb rainfall, stabilize soil, and reduce runoff. In the UK, researchers are restoring ancient woodlands using the Miyawaki Method, while in India, green roofs are cutting urban flood risks by up to 60%.
⚠️ Not-so-good news: Climate change threatens our drinking water as wildfires contaminate water supplies with toxic chemicals, floods spread bacteria and disease, and droughts affect water quality.
💡 Inspiring news: In Zanzibar, the Solar Mamas are bringing clean energy to thousands by installing solar kits that provide reliable, affordable power. This initiative isn't just about energy: it's creating jobs, transforming communities, and proving that climate solutions can empower people too.
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✅ Good news: Trees absorb rainfall, stabilize soil, and reduce runoff. In the UK, researchers are restoring ancient woodlands using the Miyawaki Method, while in India, green roofs are cutting urban flood risks by up to 60%.
⚠️ Not-so-good news: Climate change threatens our drinking water as wildfires contaminate water supplies with toxic chemicals, floods spread bacteria and disease, and droughts affect water quality.
💡 Inspiring news: In Zanzibar, the Solar Mamas are bringing clean energy to thousands by installing solar kits that provide reliable, affordable power. This initiative isn't just about energy: it's creating jobs, transforming communities, and proving that climate solutions can empower people too.
Read more, share, and subscribehttps://open.substack.com/pub/talkingclimatenewsletter/p/our-secret-flood-defense-trees?r=2eiy9u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true