24 Hours of Reality

Travel virtually around the world to learn about how carbon pollution is affecting peoples' lives around the globe. Learn about how peoples' lives are already being affected, how cities are trying to adapt, and challenges climate change brings to food security and human health.

This year, 24 Hours of Reality begins on October 22nd at 8am. Visit here for a schedule of online events for various topics. The overarching theme this year is Putting a Price On Carbon. Even though world leaders are so far still refusing to act boldly to reduce carbon dioxide emissions we are already paying for the effects of climate change in disaster relief, food prices and insurance premiums: billions of dollars a year! Putting a price on carbon will make polluters pay for their carbon dioxide emissions and provide a great incentive to reduce them. Take a moment to watch this video for more explanation:



It's time for citizens to unite and demand action. Being involved in 24 Hours of Reality is one way to do that. If you are local, I am hosting a Climate Change presentation at my house the evening of Wednesday the 23. Message me (mamaofmaat@gmail.com) if you are interested in attending.

Australia has already implemented a tax on carbon, and so far it is definitely working: