Some things to consider for next week. Vaccination. Go figure.

How outdoor sports can support youth as they navigate climate change

Engaging youth in outdoor sports like mountain biking and rock climbing can cultivate emotional ties with nature, fostering eco-friendly attitudes and environmental stewardship that may reduce climate-related anxiety. However, careful planning is necessary to mitigate potential negative environmental effects, emphasizing the delicate balance between encouraging youth participation in nature and preserving ecosystems.

Sheetal Khedkar Rao: The Blue Origin flight reminds us that there is no feminism without environmentalism

The recent Blue Origin mission, while aiming to promote gender representation in space with an all-female crew, has ignited critique over its significant carbon footprint, accentuating the stark climatic contradictions of space tourism. This mission underscores the urgent interplay between gender equality and environmental responsibility, as climate change disproportionately affects women, who are simultaneously pivotal in driving equitable solutions.

The Paris Agreement Target for Warming Still Won’t Protect Polar Ice Sheets

An international study highlights that sea levels could rise 8 to 12 inches per decade within today’s youngest generations’ lifetimes due to polar ice melt, overwhelming the adaptive capacity of many coastal communities unless more ambitious climate targets are pursued. Current policies and funding cuts threaten the U.S.’s ability to mitigate and prepare for such rising sea levels, emphasizing the urgent need for global commitment to stricter climate goals beyond the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement.