Climate strike activists performed what they called a “Die-In” yesterday. “A Matter Of Life And Death” included people collapsing onto the pavement on pacific avenue. That was in an effort to bring attention to the United Nations Climate Change Summit taking place in New York City this week. Yesterday’s event was just one of several events planned for this week in Santa Cruz. More information can be found on-line at: scruzclimate.org
66 countries have promised to work toward more ambitious climate goals….with 30 of those sworn to be carbon neutral by mid-century.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says his foundation, along with the World Bank and some European governments, have pledged nearly 800 million dollars to the world’s small farmers to adapt to climate change.
The U.S. Pretty much was not represented at the Summit. That’s because although U.S. President Donald Trump did drop by the summit, and listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel make detailed pledges including 1 about going coal-free — President Trump left the Summit without saying anything.
