July 2026 Climate Update

Climate in the News:

1. As drought continues to grip Wyoming and other states, crop production is impacted.  It can get worse if more warming continues.
2. Lake Powell, one of two biggest reservoirs in the US, on which some 40 million Americans depend, is at an all time low.
3. Canadian smoke, Texas flash floods and heat waves - all predicted by climate scientists - are all happening together
4. Mind blowing El Nino is coming with negative impacts around the world.  It is made stronger by climate change.

Climate Education:

The living strip: What adaptation really means.  

Good climate News

1. Most voters want climate action.  

2. US electricity generation by renewables reaches 30%

Things we can all do to help preserve a livable world for future generations:

1. Primary elections: if you haven't voted in the primary yet, please do so.  
2. November elections: Campaign for, contribute to and vote for candidates who promise climate action. We must get out of our comfort zones and take action for a better future for all.
3. Talk to friends and family about doing 1 & 2.  Challenge yourself, for kids sake, to do #2 like never before.
4. Continue to work on decreasing your own family's carbon emissions and join Citizens Climate Lobby, if you haven't already.