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06/24/2026

For many of us, standing over the kitchen sink to bite into a juicy peach is the epitome of summer. So we were devastated to read that the snap of freezing temperatures that followed an unseasonal warmup this spring has decimated peach crops in New Jersey (as well as apples and many other fruits up and down the East Coast). Climate change is pushing spring thaws earlier, encouraging early blossoms that are more vulnerable to late winter frosts.

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06/16/2026

Things have changed a lot since 2011, when the first climate change scenarios – a worst-case, best-case, and two in-between cases – were laid out. Scientists have now retired the RCP 8.5 scenario – the “worst-case” climate scenario heralding a potential 3.5–5.5°C (8–10°F) increase by 2100. But before we celebrate too much, we should note the best-case scenario – that we could keep global average temperature gains below 1.5°C – is likely off the table as well.

We talk about it in our latest newsletter. https://c-changeconversations.org/no-need-to-worry-about-climate-change-fact-or-fiction/

06/04/2026

For those of us driving gas-powered vehicles, the price tag at the pump can be quite a shock these days -- and may be for the foreseeable future.

If you're interested in making a switch to an electric vehicle, there are a lot of options to consider -- new and used. Here are a few tips to get you started.

For more advice, check out this article. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electric-vehicles/great-time-to-buy-used-ev?amp%3Butm_medium=email&%3Butm_campaign=canary&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--K1FH3YfMeKLLoNQH72BDnMqHSqDkPf3g2zMjFIotQy0-tulv8jlIteGB5A7DhEd-mFLzT14zdYPtNPBHhs7i3_iR-HK-h5F_If7qc1eZvqHa3BXWm1W1QA9PaRbEOSkpDhpPC&_hsmi=420831754&utm_source=newsletter

05/29/2026

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, had been the primary fuel for global electricity since the Industrial Revolution.

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05/13/2026

In one of the most ironic twists of his tenure, President Trump’s military confrontation with Iran may end up with an unintended consequence: accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels.

Even before the war, countries were beginning to pivot toward renewable technologies and electrify their heating, cooling, and transportation sectors. The Iranian crisis appears to be boosting the transition to warp drive.

Read more in our latest blog. https://c-changeconversations.org/war-what-is-it-good-for/

05/11/2026

Climate change is walloping our wallets -- and putting our farmers' livelihoods at stake -- as extreme weather damages crops, imperils livestock, and disrupts the supply chain.

Beef prices are already 14% higher than winter a year ago, and are projected to go up another 10% by year’s end.

That's just one of the concerns we explore in our latest "Curated Climate News." https://c-changeconversations.org/here-come-the-wildfires/

05/08/2026

Our new "Curated Climate News" is out! https://c-changeconversations.org/here-come-the-wildfires/

05/05/2026

Taking action on climate change is about saving the things that sustain our way of life and protect the future for our loved ones.
That's at the heart of C-Change Founder and President Kathleen Biggins' radio interview on WJCT News public radio in Jacksonville, FL. She discussed the intersection of faith and climate with Rev. Mark Anderson of St. John's Cathedral on "First Coast Connect" while she was in town for a series of C-Change presentations.

https://news.wjct.org/show/first-coast-connect/2026-04-14/on-wednesdays-show-celebrating-bessie-colemanAs Florida eliminates the phrase “climate change” from...

04/29/2026

04/24/2026

You may have noticed we focus a lot on “win-win” situations here in our "B-Change" blog. Nearly all of the possible actions to help address climate change also make our lives better.

Volunteering is no exception. Many of us feel overwhelmed and frightened by climate change. There is plenty of evidence that action is the antidote to anxiety, so getting involved can help us feel better. Simply interacting with other like-minded people can make us feel understood – and more hopeful about the future.

Committing as little as one hour a month can make an impact and we have some suggestions for how you can get started.

MARCH 2026 By Karen Dougherty The climate is changing before our eyes, and the B-Change blog is here to share ways we can all be part of the solution. Past topics have highlighted changes we can make on our own, but today the focus is on amplifying our individual efforts. How? In a word: volunteer.....