RCAT Corner – May 2021

This is the May 2021 Climate Update.

I hope this finds you doing well and enjoying Spring.

Climate in the News: (see attachments below)

1. Economists want fast action on climate change, based on economics!

2. Southwestern US braces for water cutbacks to Ag & residents!

3. Extreme weather batters US agriculture

1. California to become global test for big batteries as backup power

2. German High Court rules in favor of youth in climate case – a precedent?

3. The falling cost of renewables is seen as a game changer!

Climate in the News:
1. Economists want fast action on climate change, based on economics!
2. Southwestern US braces for water cutbacks to Ag & residents!
3. Extreme weather batters US agriculture

Good Climate News:
1. California to become global test for big batteries as backup power
2. German High Court rules in favor of youth in climate case – a precedent?
3. The falling cost of renewables is seen as a game changer!
Actions we can all take to make a difference:
1. Learn about and take the Global Climate Pledge and continue to up your efforts – click link:    https://www.globalclimatepledge.com/
2. Talk to friends and family about this most serious of threats to the future, and what they can do to help – give or email to them the “Rising CO2 -” action ideas sheet attached below.

Feel free to save and forward any of this material to friends and family, spreading the word!  And thanks for all you do!
AA
Alan Anderson