The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Climate Change Is Here And Now…What Will You Do? BY CHRISTINE CROSBY In the fall’s Grand Finale (the 20th anniversary issue of GRAND), we chose to publish the following from Thích Nhất Hạnh. When we change the way we see the world, realize that we and the Earth are one, and begin to live with … Read more
One of the world’s most respected news journalists and loving grandfather, Dan Rather, recently commented. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist, or an environmental scientist, to know our planet is changing and fast. We can all feel it. Weather experts say higher temperatures are causing more severe weather, more frequently. More needs to be done. … Read more
Protecting Our Children’s And Grandchildren’s Planet BY PETER G. LURIE, MD In early September of 2021 more than 230 health and medical journals worldwide simultaneously published the same editorial. Its title: “Call for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.” The editorial was blunt. “The science is unequivocal; a global … Read more
THE FIRST EARTH DAY Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. As we prepare to mark 50 years of Earth Day in 2020, let’s take a look at the last half-century of mobilization for action: ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY Earth Day 1970 … Read more
By Christine Crosby, Editorial Director You don’t need to ‘be a scientist’ to know that our planet….the one our grandkids and their grandkids will need long after we’re gone, is in real trouble. It’s in trouble because greedy, powerful people seek to squeeze the last few $ trillion for themselves from the carbon extraction business before it collapses. And these people … Read more
Exxon’s Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels’ Role in Global Warming Decades Ago Top executives were warned of possible catastrophe from greenhouse effect, then led efforts to block solutions. By Neela Banerjee, Lisa Song and David Hasemyer Exxon’s Richard Werthamer (right) and Edward Garvey (left) are aboard the company’s Esso Atlantic tanker working on a project … Read more
Academy Award-winning screen legend and Sundance Film Festival creator Robert Redford recently addressed the United Nations in a plea to focus on climate change, which he calls a “moral imperative.” He introduced himself as an “environmental advocate, but also a father (of three), a grandfather (of seven!), and a concerned citizen.” Noting that he’s been … Read more
(Editor’s note – As grandparents, we know that life goes on after we are gone, but what kind of life with our grandchildren and great grandchildren inherit? We must think about tomorrow today, and do whatever it takes to keep the global warming trend from reaching critical mass. I urge all grandparents to listen to … Read more
The former Vice President, Nobel Laureate, and eco-warrior’s mission to make the world a better place for future generations One of the last things Al Gore’s father said to him was, “Always do the right thing.” That desire to do the right thing was a driving force throughout Al Gore’s political career — as a … Read more
For years, climate contrarians have pointed to snowfall and cold weather to question the scientific reality of human-induced climate change. Their annual barrage of misinformation obscures the interesting work scientists are doing to figure out just how climate change is affecting weather patterns year-round. Understanding what scientists know about these effects can help us adapt. … Read more
