🎭 climate education

A growing squad of jesters—like Esteban Gast and Rasheda Crockett—are taking serious matters, such as fossil fuels and the Inflation Reduction Act, and turning them into comedy gold. Think of it as SNL meets climate policy:

“That’s like your friend who is addicted to cocaine telling you not to have a latte.”

Research shows this comedic approach boosts awareness, drops anxiety, and even makes policy feel less “meh.” https://apnews.com/article/00ad045067d64a340de9fcef751c2a26?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🌾 Climate-driven tragedy in India

Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, drought has crushed more than just crops—it’s crushing lives. Suicide rates among farmers are soaring as their fields go barren and debts pile up. It’s a brutal reminder that climate change isn’t just about melted icebergs—it’s about communities in crisis. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250609-climate-change-heightens-risk-of-indian-farmer-suicides?utm_source=chatgpt.com