Welcome back to ClimateHope.US and our new segment, Joyful Climate News, also known as the Alma & Stephanie Show! See below for the Second Episode.
News Highlights
Watch these two Climate Reality Project and Climate Hope leaders share their personal joyful experiences amidst nature: Stephanie visits the Joshua Trees, and Alma goes on a tour to watch the Otters. Be inspired by how they connect their life experiences to climate news!
In this second episode, Alma and Stephanie cover the following pieces of news and offer suggestions on how you can connect your joy to climate action:
1. The Joy of Hip Hop Dance - Climate Hope Story 4
Kevin's story about his joy of hip hop & how it inspires climate action
Watch Kevin, Climate Activist & Former Alliances Chair, Climate Reality Project share his Joy of Hip Hop Dance. Be inspired by all the different ways he shows up for Climate & Racial Justice.
2. The Joy of Electric Vehicles
California issues Electric Car Mandate, bans gasoline-powered cars from 2035
California on August 25, issued Electric Vehicle Mandate that requires all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move that could speed the end of gasoline-powered vehicles. Watch Alma dance celebrate this joyful news to That That, a collaboration with Psy (known for Gangnam Style) and Suga
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3. The Joy of "Green Change"
Take creative actions to go Green with "Green Change"
Watch Alma take us through the Green Change website which invites you to fight climate change with friends and neighbors by taking climate action to go green in creative ways, online and offline.
The final message Alma and Stephanie left us with is to keep our eyes open, believe we can make a difference, and keep being joyful while connecting your joy to climate action.
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