Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI)’s Post

In other climate action news, and in line with my mission to educate people about end-of-life issues, I'm hosting a field trip! Chicagoland peeps, join in next month to learn about the eco-friendly practice of water cremation*. This small group experience will provide plenty of time to ask your most pressing questions and receive answers from an expert in the field. *AKA flameless cremation or alkaline hydrolysis

Over the last few years, with the negative effects of global climate change and human population growth becoming more apparent, we can’t help but notice another disturbing trend: countless fatal vehicle collisions killing the wild animals we fight so hard to protect. Learn more in our new blog. https://lnkd.in/eQttvtVm

Studies show that lakes in the #GreatLakes region and around the world don’t freeze over as they did in past centuries, negatively impacting people, wildlife, and the environment as a whole. Check out this week's featured Insights article by Lester Graham, Reporter, The Environment Report, Michigan Public, discussing how climate change is reducing ice formation over the Great Lakes and inland lakes and the consequences this will bring to the region and beyond. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gnQRb46s

Climate change is killing us. From record-breaking heat waves to catastrophic floods, changing weather patterns are devastating lives and livelihoods, especially in vulnerable communities that have contributed the least to climate change. At The Rockefeller Foundation, we’re working to build resilient health systems that protect communities - especially the most vulnerable – from the health impacts of climate change. Learn about our work: https://lnkd.in/eDg3REpZ

Today is World Meteorological Day! As we celebrate, it's crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of weather, climate, and air quality. Clean air is essential for human health, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development. Yet, air pollution remains a significant global challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide and contributing to a range of health issues, environmental degradation, and climate change. Across the United States, air quality improvement has either greatly slowed down or reversed in recent years, mainly due to wildfires. This is a national phenomenon and not one we can regulate our way out of. In a recent issue of "Outdoor America," we look at what's driving the fires, and what the growing problem is doing to our health. https://lnkd.in/ed47EzA7

🌱 Green Club Spotlight: Soil—The Earth's Silent Hero Did you know that healthy soil is essential for growing the food we eat, purifying water, and even fighting climate change? Yet, soil is under threat due to erosion, pollution, and urbanization. 🌍 Join the Green Club as we dig deeper into soil's role in sustaining life at our upcoming webinar.

"Natural climate solutions (NCS) are a subset of nature-based solutions consisting of 22 intentional actions (‘pathways’) to protect, restore and manage forests, wetlands, grasslands, coastal systems and agricultural lands to mitigate climate change." When we develop natural climate solutions, we also address all the other issues we have from poverty to disconnection to Self.

Fighting climate change, one coastal wetland at a time! University of North Florida's Dr. Scott Jones led a groundbreaking global study on restoring wetlands like salt marshes, mangroves, and seagrasses—proven to store carbon and cool our planet. 🌱 The study pinpoints where restoration efforts work best, providing actionable insights to boost climate solutions. The secret? Target degraded areas with strong community and governance backing, while overcoming challenges like rising sea levels and methane emissions! 🔗 Dive into the details—read the full study in Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures. https://lnkd.in/e8kTF3ss

A recent The Associated Press story paints a sobering picture of forest health in the Western U.S.: ➡️ Climate-driven impacts: 🔥 Larger, hotter wildfires are wiping out seed banks and creating the perfect conditions for more fires, droughts, and infestations. ➡️The reforestation gap: 🌲 Forests are burning much faster than we can restore them. The current gap of 3.8M+ acres is expected to triple by 2050. ➡️ Adaptation: As forest ecologist Matthew Hurteau says, we can’t rely on the old “plant-and-pray” approach. We need smarter strategies like careful site selection and replanting for a changing climate. At Mast, we’re working to restore resilient forests more capable of handling severe fires, drought, and other threats exacerbated by climate change and other factors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBVqUCJj Read the article linked in the comments.

According to new research from UCLA, we are currently in the driest 25-year period of the last 1,200 years. This is further evidence of a new climate reality, where collectively stewarding our water resources today is the only way to ensure a sustainable California for tomorrow