FYI October 2025
- Tom Vermolen
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
Fuel Your Inspiration
The power of intense public pressure
The people had the power in Tucson, Arizona USA. They said, “No!” and the City Council voted unanimously to reject Amazon’s plan to build a massive data center. Such data centers generate massive heat, requiring massive amounts of precious water to keep them cool. Read about their victory and be inspired to stand your own ground.
Real-time climate data for us to achieve our goals
Science data is knowledge. Knowledge is power. Collective power gets the changes we need. Project Drawdown is a data mecca you’ll want to visit often. Forward the data to elected officials, CEOs, news broadcasters, etc.
Sea level rise - need to know info
Climate Central is a scientific research and data organization offering peer-reviewed science, articles, tools. Their global sea rise risk-maps make this data personal - see if you’re affected. Use these for your group’s meetings, letter-writing to officials, and campaigning motivation.
Climate solutions
Regeneration.org is an excellent repository of information, including Nexus, the world’s largest list of climate solutions and how to get them done.
In the European Union: Solar is in. Coal is out!
Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Good news from Europe, where solar and wind energy outpowered fossil fuels for the first time. Read the positive news here and here. At left, the largest floating solar farm in the Netherlands.
Cultures clash - let’s connect somehow
An encounter in a grocery store is a great story that illustrates how we’re all on the same path, even though our perspectives may clash.
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