The Price of Your Daily Bread 🍞
BIG NEWS! Your favorite climate comedy show, UnF*cking the Planet is BACK and better than ever. Seriously, we even got Kip to dance and wear a funny hat. We’re kicking things off by exploring a growing problem that needs some serious unf*cking... farming. Keep reading to learn why what we eat is a majorly overlooked part of the climate crisis, and try your best not to have a cow. And relax, we’re not coming after your steak.
Climate Creators to Watch List 2025 🏅
It’s time for our annual Climate Creators to Watch List! Each year we collaborate with Harvard C-CHANGE to honor climate change educators and communicators who are using social media to combat misinformation and inspire others to take action. If you want to laugh, learn, find hope, or rock out to some great (sneakily informative) music, these creators are for you! Read on to discover the creators on this year’s list.
Nature Calls– And it’s Begging for Backup 🏞️
Our beloved public lands and National Parks have long been described as “America’s best idea.” But on the heels of a changing administration, one thing has already become clear: they’re under attack. Keep reading to learn how the places we love are at risk, and how we can help protect them!
Lights, Camera, Climate Action? 🎥
The Oscars are coming up, and we’re ready to watch. The unfortunate news for every living species on the planet? The old saying “art imitates life” doesn’t quite apply this year. Of all the films nominated for this year’s awards, only one of them passed the test for any sort of reflection of the climate crisis. So instead, we came up with a “must-see” rec of our own. Keep reading to find out a favorite film of ours, a few must-know tips for disaster preparedness and more!
Up in the Air: The Future of the E.P.A. ☁️
The EPA is the government agency tasked with protecting our clean air and water. And despite a decades-long track record of protecting us from environmental threats, the EPA is facing serious threats of its own. Keep reading to learn more about what the agency actually does, how it impacts your health, and how state and local efforts can pick up some of the slack left by the feds.
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The Price of Your Daily Bread 🍞
BIG NEWS! Your favorite climate comedy show, UnF*cking the Planet is BACK and better than ever. Seriously, we even got Kip to dance and wear a funny hat. We’re kicking things off by exploring a growing problem that needs some serious unf*cking... farming. Keep reading to learn why what we eat is a majorly overlooked part of the climate crisis, and try your best not to have a cow. And relax, we’re not coming after your steak.
Climate Creators to Watch List 2025 🏅
It’s time for our annual Climate Creators to Watch List! Each year we collaborate with Harvard C-CHANGE to honor climate change educators and communicators who are using social media to combat misinformation and inspire others to take action. If you want to laugh, learn, find hope, or rock out to some great (sneakily informative) music, these creators are for you! Read on to discover the creators on this year’s list.
Nature Calls– And it’s Begging for Backup 🏞️
Our beloved public lands and National Parks have long been described as “America’s best idea.” But on the heels of a changing administration, one thing has already become clear: they’re under attack. Keep reading to learn how the places we love are at risk, and how we can help protect them!
Lights, Camera, Climate Action? 🎥
The Oscars are coming up, and we’re ready to watch. The unfortunate news for every living species on the planet? The old saying “art imitates life” doesn’t quite apply this year. Of all the films nominated for this year’s awards, only one of them passed the test for any sort of reflection of the climate crisis. So instead, we came up with a “must-see” rec of our own. Keep reading to find out a favorite film of ours, a few must-know tips for disaster preparedness and more!
Up in the Air: The Future of the E.P.A. ☁️
The EPA is the government agency tasked with protecting our clean air and water. And despite a decades-long track record of protecting us from environmental threats, the EPA is facing serious threats of its own. Keep reading to learn more about what the agency actually does, how it impacts your health, and how state and local efforts can pick up some of the slack left by the feds.
Bright Ideas: Inside Africa’s Solar Revolution💡
A few weeks ago, The World Bank, African Development Bank and dozens of leaders from across Africa gathered to discuss bringing electricity to 300 million people across the continent. The plan, a whopping $35 billion investment called Mission 300, is geared toward building local solar sites (like minigrids) in rural, developing areas. It’s the biggest burst of electricity spending in Africa’s history, and a huge commitment to clean energy. Keep reading to hear how solar can jumpstart developing societies, and change hundreds of millions of lives! And if you learn something or enjoy the newsletter, please share with a friend.
Changing the Fertilizer Game 🚜
Welcome to another edition of PBTC’s newsletter! This week, we’re getting our hands dirty with another episode of Reinventing Tomorrow. Set in the heart of sustainable agriculture, Nitricity is a fertilizer company revolutionizing how we grow food. Keep reading to hear how this innovative climate solution is making growing greener! 🧑🌾
Building a more sustainable future one Kubik at a time 🏗️
Welcome back to Pique Behind The Curtain! This week, we’re highlighting an episode from Reinventing Tomorrow to check out Kubik – a company turning recycled plastic waste into homes and community centers. Based in Ethiopia, Kubik is making building practices more sustainable, fighting for affordable housing, creating dignified jobs, AND cutting back on plastic waste... all at once. Keep reading to hear more! 🚧
Empowering Girls and Building a Greener Future📚
Welcome back to PBTC! This week, we're thrilled to share a story of hope and empowerment from Season 2 of our video series, Reinventing Tomorrow: CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education)! CAMFED gives young women in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to get into classrooms and further inspire their communities. Keep reading to hear how CAMFED is empowering our future leaders. 👩🏿🏫
When the Wildfire Hits Home: A Pique Perspective
What can we say that hasn’t been said? For starters, Pique Action is a Los Angeles-based company, and we’re grateful to report that our team is safe. Our kids are back to school and, for us, there are semblances of normalcy. Read on for our unique thoughts on navigating this climate disaster, how to help, and what's ahead.
