#climateresilience

Solar Rights Alliance on SB 868 (just signed into law in California) "...This new Plug-In solar law does three things: Creates a statewide safety standard for Plug-In solar. Limits the size of these systems to 1200 watts (about 3-4 panels). Creates a new rule that lets us use these safety certified systems without having to pay the utility a fee or get permission from the utility. Millions of households in other countries use these Plug-In systems every day to make their electricity more affordable. In Germany, people can buy these systems online, in hardware stores, and in big box stores like Ikea and Walmart. These portable solar panels come with integrated microinverters, and they can be hung from a balcony, set out on a patio, or placed in a yard, and then safely plugged into a wall outlet. These Plug-In systems can help renters and homeowners alike immediately lower their energy bill. And now, they’re coming to California! Here's what to expect next: The Plug-In solar law goes into effect on January 1st, 2027. It’ll probably take a few more months after that for manufacturers to get their first round of products certified by safety experts, as the law requires. We’re keeping a close eye on developments to ensure that you're among the first to know when safe, certified Plug-In solar systems start hitting shelves. ..." #pluginsolar #solar #climateresilience#energy

How #LibrariesOfThings build #resilience, fight #ClimateChange, and bring communities together by Tom Llewellyn April 17, 2019 Excerpt: "With climate-fueled disasters on the rise around the world, what role can tool libraries play in aiding community-led disaster response efforts? " #ToolLibraries can play a huge role in #ClimateResilience and helping communities bounce forward after a disaster, but to be most effective they need to be in place before disasters like super-storms, floods, wildfires, or earthquakes. "The tools, skills, and community that support a tool library can all be essential ingredients for rapid response and rebuilding. As we’ve seen after recent disasters, it can take weeks — or even months — for effective outside assistance to arrive, so the better-equipped communities are to help themselves, the better they will do after a disaster. Even if a tool library itself is damaged in a disaster, a redundant and reliable platform like #myTurn can help locate the tools that were checked out at the time of the disaster or items from other nearby tool libraries, so they can be put back into service quickly. "Even before a disaster happens, tool libraries can play a number of roles in disaster preparation. Some of the most popular tools at the #PhinneyToolLibrary like concrete drills, palm nailers, air compressors, reciprocating saws are often borrowed to be used for earthquake retrofits, and the Oakland Tool Library even has earthquake retrofit kits. The social cohesion that tool libraries fosters also helps build community resilience. "One final important, and often overlooked, benefit of tool libraries, #LibrariesOfThings, and other product sharing services is the large role they can play in reducing GHGs and climate risk in the first place. According to recent research by groups in Europe and the C40 Cities, consumer product consumption is the sector of the economy that has one of the, if not the, biggest environmental impact when taking into account resource extraction, manufacturing, and global supply chains, transportation, storage, use, and eventual disposal of products. "Beyond reducing the 'embodied' energy in products through #reuse, some organizations are using tool libraries to further advance energy efficiency. For example, the Smart Buildings Center, SDG&E, and CUNY Building Performance Lab all run energy efficiency tool libraries that help homeowners, professionals, and construction companies retrofit existing buildings to reduce their energy use. Using shared tools to reduce energy consumption is a win-win for people, economics, and the planet." Learn more: https://www.shareable.net/how-libraries-of-things-build-resilience-fight-climate-change-and-bring-communities-together/ #SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BorrowDontBuy #Resiliency #SharingEconomy #LibrariesRule !

Every tree planted is a step toward cleaner air, a cooler planet, and a healthier future. Be responsible—plant a tree today and inspire others to protect our environment for generations. #environment #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ClimateDiary #ClimateJustice #ClimateResilience #climateemergency #afforestation #agroecology #agroforestry #USA #wildlife #wildfires #nature #NaturePhotography #Photography #Mastodon #linux #Fediverse #solarpunk #deforestation #garden #ecosystem #agroecology

This is my current rabbit hole 🤩 People using simple methods to harvest storm water, heal landscapes, prevent erosion and floods, capture water for ecosystems and neighbourhoods alike... It's a humble mindset that invites awe and wonder while being light-hearted and rollling up their sleeves like "ok let's DO THIS!" and not letting the coloniser/capitalist mindset get in the way. Seeing things get better than seemed possible before. But it is happening. A Glimpse into the 'Thinking Like Water' Film (12 min youtube documentary trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttfmn6CHDVo&list=PLJDYk3Vz9ck1K7gqirk1LDibegFWIUrHM&index=8 #ecology #restoration #erosion #wetlands #WaterHarvesting #water #rivers #floods #ClimateResilience #ClimateChange #hope #ShareGoodNewsToo #permaculture

📰 Fast‑growing Miyawaki Forests Are Transforming Cities Worldwide 🌏 Earth: Dense micro‑forests built from native species are cooling neighborhoods, restoring biodiversity, and reconnecting residents with nature, all within plots as small as a few hundred square meters. 🌳 By planting diverse species at high density, these forests rapidly form layered ecosystems that support pollinators, birds, and soil life, offering a nature‑based solution to urban heat, air pollution, and habitat loss. 🤝 More cities are treating green spaces as ecological infrastructure. Community groups, schools, and municipalities are turning vacant land into living forests, showing how individual and local action can reshape entire urban landscapes. 🔗 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/from-tokyo-to-delhi-how-fast-growing-miyawaki-forests-are-reshaping-urban-landscapes-worldwide/articleshow/131652416.cms #SolarPunkSunday#UrbanRewilding #MiyawakiForest #NativePlants #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity #Sustainability

📰 NC NEWS Asheville Unveils Riverfront Redesign 🏞️ After Tropical Storm Helene buried the French Broad River parks under debris and historic floodwaters, Asheville has introduced a unified five‑mile redesign. 🌊 The plan leans into nature‑based resilience, focused on flood‑adapted public spaces, restored wetlands, and improved river access. One welcome design element is the re-establishment of native rivercane to bolster riverbanks. 🧩 The project deploys climate‑aware infrastructure to strengthen habitats, recreation, and long‑term public safety. 🔗 https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/city-of-asheville-introduces-unified-design-for-french-broad-riverfront-parks-recovery-project/ @NCConnect@fedigroups.social#AVL #Asheville #FrenchBroadRiver #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #Parks #FloodAdaptation #Infrastructure #Environment #EcologicalRestoration

📰 Community-built Habitats are Helping Save a Threatened Frog 🌱 Arizona: Volunteers and agencies construct ponds to restore habitat for the endangered Chiricahua leopard frog. 🌽 These human-made water systems counter drought, disease, and habitat loss that pushed the species toward extinction. 🤝 A collaborative conservation effort showing how local action and simple infrastructure can revive vulnerable species. 🔗 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/27062026/efforts-to-save-threatened-frog-in-arizona/ #SolarPunkSunday#WildlifeConservation #Wildlife #EcologicalRestoration #Frogs #HabitatRestoration #CommunityAction #Biodiversity #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience

Venezuela's communities demonstrating incredible resilience as families unite in earthquake aftermaths. Seeing people save each other fills me with hope - these acts remind us that solidarity and preparedness remain crucial amid escalating climate impacts. #ClimateResilience #HumanitarianHope #StructuralEngineering

The person with 2 years of food storage and no relationships is less resilient than the person with 2 months of storage and a neighborhood that gives a shit about each other. #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience

To distinguish between "normal" and anomalous surface temperatures in Calgary in 2025, I applied Tukey’s method. The statistical distribution shows a negative skewness (coefficient ≈−0.59). This highlights a critical phenomenon: the vast majority of the urban area is densely clustered in the warmer temperature range. In contrast, cool refuges (the rivers, reservoir, and dense parks) are statistically scarce, forming a long "tail" on the left side of the plot. In essence, Calgary’s baseline is shifted toward higher temperatures, making Urban Cool Islands a rare and vital resource. I would like to remind my readers and followers that I am currently preparing a comprehensive article based on these research results. In it, I will explore the ecological and geochemical implications of this thermal distribution. Stay tuned for further updates! #YYC #Calgary #ClimateResilience #UrbanHeatIsland #DataAnalytics #RemoteSensing #Landsat #OpenData #CitizenScience #LST #ClimateOfCalgary #Landsat #Rstats