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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 4d

“God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world He created and for our brothers and sisters. What will we answer?” – Pope Leo XIV #RaisingHope raisinghope.earth/conference/

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 5d

Jane Goodall sparked my career as a science writer many years ago and helped keep me going in these trying times with her 2021 Book of Hope. May she rest in peace – and may we all be inspired to take up the torch and carry on. 💚

Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 6d

The world has lost a legendary champion for wildlife, nature, and climate action. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 8d

“We don’t lack climate solutions – we lack focus…. If you’re a policymaker, investor, or business leader, this is your go-to guide for effective action.” @globalecoguy.bsky.social @projectdrawdown.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...

Nonprofit Launches Tool For User-Tailored Climate Solutions

Project Drawdown announced a new tool to help policymakers, businesses, and individuals identify climate solutions tailored to their needs.

www.forbes.com

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 13d

Halt climate change? Let @projectdrawdown.bsky.social’s NEW Drawdown Explorer count the ways! Just launched yesterday 🙌 drawdown.org/explorer

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Hannah Ritchie @hannahritchie.bsky.social · 14d

Many people feel overwhelmed with the number of potential climate solutions, and are not quite sure what to focus on.

@projectdrawdown.bsky.social has always been at helping people navigate the minefield.

Their new explorer is really cool, and helps to make things clearer: drawdown.org/explorer

Drawdown® Explorer

We know what we need to do: stop climate change as quickly as possible. Now, with the Drawdown Explorer, we know how to do it.

drawdown.org

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Diren Kocakuşak, Ph.D. @direnkocakusak.bsky.social · 14d

Project Drawdown’s (@projectdrawdown.bsky.social) new free portal Drawdown Explorer fills a significant gap by turning climate science into actionable insights! Excited to dig in after #ClimateWeekNYC! Great presentation and launch by @globalecoguy.bsky.social 👏 @globalenergymon.bsky.social

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 14d

Project Drawdown has always been the world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions 🌏.

With the new Drawdown Explorer, we’re moving beyond describing solutions → to spotlighting breakthrough strategies for accelerating climate action.

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 14d

Today!

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 15d

Excited to be gearing up to launch — on Tuesday — the biggest thing (by far) Project Drawdown has ever done….

24 hours to go.

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · 15d

Exciting announcement from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social tomorrow – stay tuned!

Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Sep 6

🗽 Headed to Climate Week NYC? Drawdown will be there - sharing climate solutions from food to employee action, and unveiling a game-changing new product. 👀 Check out the full schedule and register today. See you in NYC! #climateweeknyc #climateaction

Project Drawdown is headed to Climate Week NYC

Check out events featuring Project Drawdown experts at Climate Week NYC!

drawdown.org

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Gernot Wagner @gwagner.com · 25d

Always hard to calibrate the "OMG, climate risks much larger than thought" with "decarbonization is unstoppable"

Here's our attempt to say it all in one slide: business.columbia.edu/insights/cli... @columbiabusiness.bsky.social

Columbia Business School: Early Investment in Decarbonization Can Help Save Trillions in Climate Costs

Early decarbonization investments are key to keeping temperatures within livable range and saving trillions in climate costs

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Kimberly Nicholas @kimberlynicholas.bsky.social · 28d

How can YOU help fix the climate crisis? This new guide I researched and created with support from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social will help you find & flex your climate superpowers:
👩‍⚖️ Citizen
💼 Professional
💵 Investor
✈️ Consumer
🌟 Role Model
Check out jointheshift.earth and let's #MakeSHIFThappen!

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Aug 28

Climate.us @climate.us · Aug 28

Curious what we are all about?
Click the link: www.cnn.com/2025/08/28/c...

CNN news story, Climate.gov will re-launch under new URL thanks to a secret team of web ninjas

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Climate.us @climate.us · Aug 28

Curious what we are all about?
Click the link: www.cnn.com/2025/08/28/c...

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Aug 8

Circularity and clean energy go together like peanut butter and jelly 😋 Congrats to the team at @arizonastateuni.bsky.social and Solar Cycle for leading this work!

#circularity #solarpower

SolarCycle, Arizona State University develop solar panel made with 50% recycled solar glass

SolarCycle announced a breakthrough in solar circularity with the successful development of a proof-of-concept solar panel made with 50% recycled glass

www.solarpowerworldonline.com

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jul 25

New England journalists – this Metcalf Institute Climate Ready Newsroom Fellowship was made for you! Apply now through 8/15: web.uri.edu/metcalf/2025... ‪@metcalfuri.bsky.social‬

2025 Climate Ready Newsroom Fellowship

Applications for local newsrooms in New England to participate in the Climate Ready Newsroom fellowship are now open! Click here to apply. At first glance, taking on new responsibilities may seem like...

web.uri.edu

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jul 24

Alternative proteins may be our best bet to curb the climate impacts of food (and they're getting more palatable, too!) @projectdrawdown.bsky.social @sentientmedia.org @enviroem.bsky.social sentientmedia.org/alternative-...

Alternative Proteins May Be Our Best Bet to Curb Food Emissions

New research argues tackling food-related climate emissions is more urgent than you think.

sentientmedia.org

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jul 20

Yes in my back yard! ☀️☀️☀️ #YIMBY

The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Jul 19

Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social‬ writes.

4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment

In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.

www.newyorker.com

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Jul 9

Year over year, we are continually pleased with our decision to work with Carbon Collective. Their climate-positive 401(k) plans have been a win for our employees. 💰🌲 But don't just take our word, @jigarshahdc.bsky.social shares his thoughts below:

www.linkedin.com/pulse/finall...

Finally, a Way to Invest in the World We Are All Building in a 401(k)

For years, I’ve spent my time and energy thinking about how to commercialize technology and deploy them at scale. Most of my work was focused on entrepreneurs “doing well by doing good.

www.linkedin.com

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you, Pope Leo! www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Pope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change

Pope Leo interrupted a two-week vacation on Wednesday to celebrate a special Mass exhorting Catholics to exercise care for creation, in the Vatican's second major appeal in a week for the world to address global climate change.

www.reuters.com

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Trump administration can slow progress on climate solutions – but it can't stop it. This train has left the station, and it's not going back. @globalecoguy.bsky.social @projectdrawdown.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

Trump’s budget hurts the fight against climate change, but all is not lost

OPINION: “When it comes to stopping climate change and creating a cleaner, more prosperous future for Americans, it’s not game over. It’s game on,” Jonathan Foley writes.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Jul 7

🌍 Cities aren’t waiting for national climate plans - they’re taking matters into their own hands.
“It is becoming clear, I think, to a lot of municipalities that this type of action will be absolutely essential… This is about protecting people’s lives.” — Dan Jasper, Project Drawdown
bit.ly/4eBV3bJ

As nations lag on climate action, their cities are stepping up. Here’s proof.

A new report documents how cities around the world are becoming more liveable and sustainable in the face of climate change.

grist.org

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you @globalecoguy.bsky.social for always finding the right words for the moment whether we’re facing challenges or celebrating victories. 💚🌎

Yours leadership is the kind that encourages us to press forward in our own work and be a shining a light for others in the darkness.

We got this! 💪

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · Jul 2

This is a note I sent the Project Drawdown team today. Thought it might be helpful to others working on the climate front…

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Dec 19

Introducing Drawdown Explorer — the most comprehensive climate solutions platform yet, offering insights, actionable intelligence, and guidance to help the world solve climate change. 🌍

Coming in 2025! Follow Project Drawdown for updates. #climatechange #climatesolutions

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Mary Hoff @maryhoff.bsky.social · Jun 12

Launching in two weeks! Subscribe to @projectdrawdown.bsky.social's newsletter at drawdown.org to be notified when the all-new Drawdown Explorer goes live. #climatesolutions

Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · Dec 19

Introducing Drawdown Explorer — the most comprehensive climate solutions platform yet, offering insights, actionable intelligence, and guidance to help the world solve climate change. 🌍

Coming in 2025! Follow Project Drawdown for updates. #climatechange #climatesolutions

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · May 22

With 22-34% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, we can’t ignore the role of food in climate change.

But most of the “solutions” we hear about are PR stunts or greenwashing.

Want to see the *real* solutions?

Check out this video. The answers might surprise you!

go.ted.com/jonathanfoley24

The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it

Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, says sustainability scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a portfolio of data-backed solutions to b...

go.ted.com

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