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Cluny takes on climate change by Adelle Horler | Findhorn Foundation

28 January 2021 Leave a Comment

In line with the Findhorn Foundation’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030, a new solar power array for Cluny will soon catapult this Victorian building into the 21st century, thanks partly to the vision of resident Craig Phizacklea. Planning permission has been granted to place 28 solar panels on the veranda atop Cluny Hill’s dining room, to help power the 19th century former hotel – and prove that even centuries-old buildings can play their part in reducing our impact on the Earth. Craig … Continue reading

The Race is On: Secrets and Solutions of Climate

27 May 2020 1 Comment

This film shows you the central shocking secrets about the global climate crisis - but also solutions we already have to avoid disaster. Everyone wants a better, brighter future, and through smart storytelling, this film opens up the climate emergency for all to take effective actions. Producers Paul Maple and Dr. James Dyke have brought together world leading experts and change makers from across the UK to explain simply this epic story and inspire hope. From climate facts and basic … Watch video

Climate: A New Story with Charles Eisenstein (2020)

26 May 2020 Leave a Comment

Climate: A New Story shows us how we can reframe our thinking. Our Earth is not simply a resource, it is complex, living and fragile. Charles Eisenstein expresses how we might transform our mindset, to reveal a process that could be the quickest way to reverse climate breakdown; and you can be part of it. (12-minute video introduction) Watch video

How the Climate Change Generation Is Redefining Community by Mia Werger

5 May 2020 Leave a Comment

"The climate crisis will eventually force us to change our lifestyles, no doubt in a painful way. Yet a return to interwoven communities might be the greatest gift we could receive from this calamity. As we speak out against corrupt politicians and lawless corporations, my generation is discovering that neither far-off governments nor the invisible hand of capitalism will protect us. The future lies in the hands of real communities that will do whatever it takes to ensure a livable … Continue reading

Public want radical response to climate change with same urgency as coronavirus, poll finds

28 April 2020 Leave a Comment

"Environmentalists say politicians have not yet caught up with fast changing public opinion.... "The government should be more radical and put in place serious policies to fight the climate crisis with the same urgency as it has to coronavirus, voters believe. "A new survey by pollsters Opinium found 48 per cent of the public agree that the government should respond "with the same urgency to climate change as it has with Covid-19", with just 28 per cent saying it shouldn't. "Environmentalists … Continue reading

Our INNER CLIMATE CHANGE Documentary Premieres Online on Friday April 24th, 8am (BST)! | A Gift from the Findhorn Foundation

23 April 2020 1 Comment

Join us online for the premiere of our INNER CLIMATE CHANGE documentary on Friday, April 24th 2020, 8am (BST)! Sign up at: www.findhorn.org/InnerClimateChange for a reminder and to join our Zoom Watch Parties & Sharing Circles. If you are unable to join us for the premiere on April 24th, other watch parties are also available. How do we navigate the intensity of emotions and reactions stirred up by climate change, or COVID-19 for that matter? How do we come to a place of peace, compassion, … Watch video

Online Documentary Film Premiere April 24th – INNER CLIMATE CHANGE – a Gift from the Findhorn Foundation

14 April 2020 Leave a Comment

Join us to watch our NEW FILM together on April 24th! Sign up at: www.findhorn.org/InnerClimateChange How do we navigate the intensity of emotions and reactions stirred up by climate change, or COVID-19 for that matter? How do we come to a place of peace, compassion, forgiveness and life-affirming action? Both leading edge science and ancient wisdom traditions point us inwards for the answer. In this documentary you will go with us on a journey to explore how our inner climate relates to the … Watch video

Social tipping points are the only hope for the climate

10 March 2020 Leave a Comment

A new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) — boasting 14(!) co-authors — explores how to trigger social tipping points as the only hope for the climate.... "It constructs a framework for understanding social tipping points, the systems where they might do the most good on climate, and the kinds of interventions that might trigger them. "The researchers conclude with a call for “both social and natural sciences to engage more intensively in collaborative … Continue reading

The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis | Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac

27 February 2020 Leave a Comment

"We can survive the climate crisis and thrive in the new world we create. "Take a deep breath and decide that collectively, we can do this. And you will play your part. "We have just entered the most consequential decade in human history. The scientific assessment of climate change suggests this can either be our final hour, or our finest. The Future We Choose is an inspiring manifesto from Global Optimism Co-Founders, Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac. It explains what’s to come, how … Watch video

No Time to Lose | Joanna Macy

13 February 2020 Leave a Comment

"We have to accept the reality that climate change is already here and learn to live in our new world — a world on fire. "Can we praise our world still? Yes. Perhaps the truest form of touching the reality of this moment is this: to experience our capacity to praise and love our world, as it is. Even when it’s on fire. We’re in collapse now, but it doesn’t have to be a total collapse. "There is inspiration out there to help us craft a life that sustains society through this. Five centuries of … Continue reading