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Fear, Fact and Fiction: Why Climate Conspiracies Stick Around 📰
What if climate change wasn’t about the scientifically catastrophic impact of fossil fuels, but rather secret plans to lock you in your home or force you to eat crickets? Unfortunately, these (increasingly bizarre) climate conspiracy theories aren’t just fringe internet jokes, they’re shaping public opinion and stalling real solutions. Read on to learn about these tall tales, and why we can't quite shake 'em!
Built to Last: The Demand for Climate-Smart Infrastructure 🏗️
As climate change intensifies, so do the risks to our homes, cities, and critical infrastructure. With stronger storms, more destructive wildfires and floods, traditional infrastructure is becoming less sustainable. Read on to learn how innovators across the world are creating more inventive, resilient building strategies, and reimagining society brick by brick.
Summer Concert Series: The Show Goes Green 🎟️
For about as long as they've been around, concerts and festivals have been quietly racking up a massive environmental tab. But we don’t need to stop going to concerts to protect the planet. Read on to learn how the biggest names of summer touring are leading a quiet revolution in how shows are staged. From renewable power to low-waste materials, the new blueprint for live music has begun!
Climate Visas & Migration: A Global Warning 🪪
This summer, Australia quietly launched the world’s first climate‐driven migration program, offering a lottery for 280 Visas to Tuvaluans seeking a safer climate refuge. But with very few slots and a growing demand, this pioneering program raises big questions about humanity, fairness, and the future of climate displacement. Read on to learn how it works!
Judgement Day for Big Polluters: A Landmark Win for Climate Litigation ⚖️
Last week, a top UN court declared a potentially world-changing ruling for climate justice. Read on to learn how the decision empowers vulnerable countries, and helps deliver big polluters the accountability they deserve.
Feeling The Heat? Read This Summer Survival Guide 📖
This summer’s extreme temperatures demand more than just common sense. From science-backed safety tips to lesser-known ways to protect yourself and your community, we’ve got a quick guide to help you stay safe, and help your community do the same.
Nature Lives Here: Urban Biodiversity and Climate Resilience 🌱
From New York to Singapore to LA, cities around the world are working to boost biodiversity. Read on to explore how a greener city life builds climate resilience, and check out a new community-led report from the NYC Biodiversity Task Force!
Guest Post: Building on the Momentum of No Kings Day - Dr. Dana Fisher
What comes after one of the biggest protests in U.S. history? This week, we’re joined by Dana Fisher in tandem with the paperback release of her newest book, Saving Ourselves. Read on for Dana’s breakdown of No Kings Day, and why local organizing could be our best hope for real climate progress.
4 Years of Action: What We’ve Built Together🤝
On June 23th, 2021, we hit record on a big idea: what if storytelling could accelerate the transition to a sustainable world? Since then, Pique has grown into a climate culture engine - powered by creativity, community, passion as well as a little bit of anxiety and caffeine. Today, we’re looking back with gratitude on the impact you’ve helped us make, and a few stats that we’re low-key proud of. Read on for insights from the field, and real-life evidence on how the right stories, told well, can create meaningful change toward a healthier world.
Climate Artivism: Paint the Picture, Power the Movement
Last week's Hollywood Climate Summit was a great reminder: art doesn't just reflect the world, it can help reshape it. In that spirit, this week's newsletter is all about climate artivism — spotlighting painters, sculptors, and more helping craft critical, fresh narratives around the climate crisis. Read on for a few of our favorites!
Your Imports Just Got Hotter: The Climate Impact of Tariffs
The tariff turbulence grinds on. And while much of the conversation is around geopolitics and economics, tariff policies can also pose massive impacts for our climate future. Let's explore a few key ways the current tariff landscape intersects with climate change, and break down climate questions hanging in the balance...