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    Will We Ever Get Back Below the 1.5°C Global Temperature Increase?

    February 11, 2025 /

    The world has officially surpassed the 1.5°C warming threshold, a critical limit set by the Paris Agreement to avoid the worst effects of climate change. For years, scientists have warned about this tipping point, and now that we’ve crossed it, one big question remains: Can we ever cool the planet back down? Sadly, though expected, there is no easy fix. While reversing global warming is an enormous challenge, there are still things we can do. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Molly at Transatlantic Notes is starting off our conversation this month with her post “Global Warning: What Surpassing 1.5°C Means for the Planet.” Learn more about the…

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    How to Effectively Live off of your Emergency Fund

    January 28, 2025 /

    Life doesn’t always go as planned. That’s something I’ve become intimately aware of these last six months and, because of that, I’ve also become more acquainted with my emergency fund. It’s something I’ve hoped to never use, but as I’ve had to step back from working, I’ve needed to consider. Since it’s been on my mind, I thought I’d share a little more about what an emergency fund is and how to use one. Keep in mind I am not a financial advisor. When making financial decisions, it’s always good to seek advice from a professional. I just enjoy talking about finances and am sharing here what has worked for…

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    Looking Back at our 2024 Blogging Year

    January 14, 2025 /

    The beginning of a new year is a natural time for reflection. A new year marks the passing of time, a fresh start. With all of my health challenges this last year, I’ve been in quite a reflective mood just in general. So as the new year starts, I thought I’d take a look back at our 2024 year of blogging. Our 2024 Year of Blogging This blogging reflection generally happens often, but the actually putting it down on paper seems to happen every two years. The last time I made a post like this it was about our 2022 blogging year. In a way these posts feel a bit…

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    Why Food Waste is a Big Deal and How to Prevent it

    December 31, 2024 /

    If you want to get me fired up in a conversation, simply mention food waste. This is a large topic and a huge problem that is minimized in our society. At least, that’s what it feels like to me. On a small, personal scale, wasting food can seem harmless, but food waste is actually a big problem for our planet. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. We’re excited to be starting off the group’s conversation this month with the topic of food waste. Learn more about the Climate Change Collective below. What is food waste? First, let’s define what we’re talking about. At its basic level, food…

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    Why Bottle Deposit Systems are Good for the Planet

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    Incentivizing people to participate in climate positive actions such as recycling can be an effective way to tackle climate change. While adding financial stresses to already maxed out grocery budgets could be a controversial conversation, bottle deposit systems have a proven track record of environmental and economic benefits. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Michelle at Boomer Eco Crusader is starting off our conversation this month with her post “Carrot or stick? Which works better to reduce our environmental footprint.” Learn more about the Climate Change Collective below. History of Bottle Deposit System in BC I’m always surprised to hear that other places—even within Canada—do not have…

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