Thomas Schueneman
@tdsenviro.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, writer, podcaster, and audio producer
https://tomschueneman.co
https://tomschueneman.co
The future of sustainable agriculture may depend not on one solution, but on choosing the right practices for the right place.
Read more as we explore how farming can fight climate change while protecting the soil https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/22/no-till-farming-benefits-and-challenges/
Read more as we explore how farming can fight climate change while protecting the soil https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/22/no-till-farming-benefits-and-challenges/
October 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The future of sustainable agriculture may depend not on one solution, but on choosing the right practices for the right place.
Read more as we explore how farming can fight climate change while protecting the soil https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/22/no-till-farming-benefits-and-challenges/
Read more as we explore how farming can fight climate change while protecting the soil https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/22/no-till-farming-benefits-and-challenges/
What can we learn from each other about caring for our planet? Maya Lilly joins the conversation to explore our relationship with nature, the challenges facing younger generations, and finding hope and purpose in the climate conversation.
Listen https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/maya-lilly/
Listen https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/maya-lilly/
October 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
What can we learn from each other about caring for our planet? Maya Lilly joins the conversation to explore our relationship with nature, the challenges facing younger generations, and finding hope and purpose in the climate conversation.
Listen https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/maya-lilly/
Listen https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/maya-lilly/
Behind every cocoa bean is a story. In West Africa, where most of the world’s cocoa is produced, low farmer incomes can contribute to harmful labour practices and pressure on forests.
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/15/ethical-chocolate-child-labor-deforestation/
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/15/ethical-chocolate-child-labor-deforestation/
October 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Behind every cocoa bean is a story. In West Africa, where most of the world’s cocoa is produced, low farmer incomes can contribute to harmful labour practices and pressure on forests.
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/15/ethical-chocolate-child-labor-deforestation/
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/15/ethical-chocolate-child-labor-deforestation/
From the products on our shelves to the supply chains behind them, retail businesses can influence how commodities are produced and their impact.
Explore why corporate responsibility matters in tackling deforestation. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/04/forest-degradation-and-retailers/
Explore why corporate responsibility matters in tackling deforestation. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/04/forest-degradation-and-retailers/
October 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
From the products on our shelves to the supply chains behind them, retail businesses can influence how commodities are produced and their impact.
Explore why corporate responsibility matters in tackling deforestation. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/04/forest-degradation-and-retailers/
Explore why corporate responsibility matters in tackling deforestation. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/04/forest-degradation-and-retailers/
#ICYMI Understanding what climate science actually tells us about hurricanes, warming oceans, and extreme weather is essential for informed public discussion and effective disaster preparedness.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/22/donald-trump-lies-hurricanes-what-is-at-stake/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/22/donald-trump-lies-hurricanes-what-is-at-stake/
October 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
#ICYMI Understanding what climate science actually tells us about hurricanes, warming oceans, and extreme weather is essential for informed public discussion and effective disaster preparedness.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/22/donald-trump-lies-hurricanes-what-is-at-stake/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/22/donald-trump-lies-hurricanes-what-is-at-stake/
Solar power is entering a new era of innovation. The goal is simple: more power, greater efficiency, and smarter ways to harness the sun.
Explore the innovations shaping the future of solar energy https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/21/golden-age-of-solar-innovation/
#RenewableEnergy
Explore the innovations shaping the future of solar energy https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/21/golden-age-of-solar-innovation/
#RenewableEnergy
September 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Solar power is entering a new era of innovation. The goal is simple: more power, greater efficiency, and smarter ways to harness the sun.
Explore the innovations shaping the future of solar energy https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/21/golden-age-of-solar-innovation/
#RenewableEnergy
Explore the innovations shaping the future of solar energy https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/21/golden-age-of-solar-innovation/
#RenewableEnergy
A planet out of balance.
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:39 AM
A planet out of balance.
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
Despite political headwinds, a major U.S. offshore wind farm has installed its final turbine. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
#OffshoreWind
#OffshoreWind
Major US offshore wind farm installs its last turbine
Despite Trump’s attacks, Revolution Wind is nearing completion off the coast of Rhode Island. The 704-MW project is set to be fully operational this year.
www.canarymedia.com
September 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Despite political headwinds, a major U.S. offshore wind farm has installed its final turbine. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
#OffshoreWind
#OffshoreWind
From August tying the record for the hottest month to mounting climate costs, the latest climate headlines show a world increasingly shaped by a changing climate.
Catch up on the week’s biggest climate stories. https://mailchi.mp/planetwatch/gwir-climate-news-digest-august-17666915?e=c180dd054c
Catch up on the week’s biggest climate stories. https://mailchi.mp/planetwatch/gwir-climate-news-digest-august-17666915?e=c180dd054c
September 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
From August tying the record for the hottest month to mounting climate costs, the latest climate headlines show a world increasingly shaped by a changing climate.
Catch up on the week’s biggest climate stories. https://mailchi.mp/planetwatch/gwir-climate-news-digest-august-17666915?e=c180dd054c
Catch up on the week’s biggest climate stories. https://mailchi.mp/planetwatch/gwir-climate-news-digest-august-17666915?e=c180dd054c
From refill models to extended producer responsibility, the future of packaging is about thinking beyond the point of purchase—and considering what happens to materials throughout their entire life cycle.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/09/16/sustainable-packaging-future/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/09/16/sustainable-packaging-future/
September 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
From refill models to extended producer responsibility, the future of packaging is about thinking beyond the point of purchase—and considering what happens to materials throughout their entire life cycle.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/09/16/sustainable-packaging-future/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/09/16/sustainable-packaging-future/
"Environmental protection" in name only.
EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation
The announcement was timed to splash down amid an energy-focused gathering of the G20 in Houston.
www.politico.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:39 AM
"Environmental protection" in name only.
EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Protecting species is about preserving the ecosystems that sustain us all. Now, efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act are raising concerns about the future of biodiversity and critical habitats.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/09/endangered-species-act-under-attack/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/09/endangered-species-act-under-attack/
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Protecting species is about preserving the ecosystems that sustain us all. Now, efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act are raising concerns about the future of biodiversity and critical habitats.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/09/endangered-species-act-under-attack/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/09/endangered-species-act-under-attack/
Today, we celebrate the ozone layer—Earth’s natural shield that protects life from harmful ultraviolet radiation—and reflect on the importance of collective action to protect our atmosphere.
As we address climate change, every action that protects our atmosphere matters. #WorldOzoneDay
As we address climate change, every action that protects our atmosphere matters. #WorldOzoneDay
September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today, we celebrate the ozone layer—Earth’s natural shield that protects life from harmful ultraviolet radiation—and reflect on the importance of collective action to protect our atmosphere.
As we address climate change, every action that protects our atmosphere matters. #WorldOzoneDay
As we address climate change, every action that protects our atmosphere matters. #WorldOzoneDay
Africa contributes a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet remains most vulnerable to climate impacts. Who benefits, who bears the cost, and who gets to shape Africa’s climate future?
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/climate-change-colonial-legacy-africa/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/climate-change-colonial-legacy-africa/
September 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Africa contributes a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet remains most vulnerable to climate impacts. Who benefits, who bears the cost, and who gets to shape Africa’s climate future?
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/climate-change-colonial-legacy-africa/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/climate-change-colonial-legacy-africa/
What if the world had acted on climate change when the warning signs were first clear? The White House Effect explores how political battles and competing interests helped derail an opportunity for stronger climate action.
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/02/white-house-effect-documentary/
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/02/white-house-effect-documentary/
September 14, 2026 at 12:20 AM
What if the world had acted on climate change when the warning signs were first clear? The White House Effect explores how political battles and competing interests helped derail an opportunity for stronger climate action.
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/02/white-house-effect-documentary/
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/02/white-house-effect-documentary/
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The USDA announced it's seeking to roll back the #RoadlessRule.
Healthy rivers begin in healthy landscapes. When we fragment forests with more roads we increase wildfire risk, degrade water quality, and we all pay the price.
🚨🔊 #StandUp for the Roadless Rule: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/...
Healthy rivers begin in healthy landscapes. When we fragment forests with more roads we increase wildfire risk, degrade water quality, and we all pay the price.
🚨🔊 #StandUp for the Roadless Rule: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/...
September 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The USDA announced it's seeking to roll back the #RoadlessRule.
Healthy rivers begin in healthy landscapes. When we fragment forests with more roads we increase wildfire risk, degrade water quality, and we all pay the price.
🚨🔊 #StandUp for the Roadless Rule: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/...
Healthy rivers begin in healthy landscapes. When we fragment forests with more roads we increase wildfire risk, degrade water quality, and we all pay the price.
🚨🔊 #StandUp for the Roadless Rule: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/...
Tipping toward solutions.
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans
www.theguardian.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Tipping toward solutions.
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
From pesticide use to supply-chain practices, the choices made by food retailers can have a major impact on pollinator health and sustainable agriculture.
Protecting pollinators means protecting biodiversity and our future. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/11/bee-pollinator-health-policies/
Protecting pollinators means protecting biodiversity and our future. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/11/bee-pollinator-health-policies/
September 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
From pesticide use to supply-chain practices, the choices made by food retailers can have a major impact on pollinator health and sustainable agriculture.
Protecting pollinators means protecting biodiversity and our future. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/11/bee-pollinator-health-policies/
Protecting pollinators means protecting biodiversity and our future. https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/11/bee-pollinator-health-policies/
From economic losses and rising adaptation costs to growing risks for communities, delaying climate action only makes the challenge more expensive. The question is no longer whether we can afford to act.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/high-cost-of-climate-change-inaction/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/high-cost-of-climate-change-inaction/
September 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
From economic losses and rising adaptation costs to growing risks for communities, delaying climate action only makes the challenge more expensive. The question is no longer whether we can afford to act.
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/high-cost-of-climate-change-inaction/
Read more https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/high-cost-of-climate-change-inaction/
The U.S. recycles only a fraction of its plastic waste, while stronger deposit-return systems and recycled-content requirements could dramatically reduce waste and emissions.
What would it take to truly close the loop on plastic? https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/25/plastic-waste-recycling/
What would it take to truly close the loop on plastic? https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/25/plastic-waste-recycling/
September 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The U.S. recycles only a fraction of its plastic waste, while stronger deposit-return systems and recycled-content requirements could dramatically reduce waste and emissions.
What would it take to truly close the loop on plastic? https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/25/plastic-waste-recycling/
What would it take to truly close the loop on plastic? https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/25/plastic-waste-recycling/
From resource scarcity to displacement and instability, the relationship between a changing climate and human violence is complex and increasingly important to understand.
Explore the connections here https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/10/17/climate-conflict-and-human-violence-earthtalk/
Explore the connections here https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/10/17/climate-conflict-and-human-violence-earthtalk/
September 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
From resource scarcity to displacement and instability, the relationship between a changing climate and human violence is complex and increasingly important to understand.
Explore the connections here https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/10/17/climate-conflict-and-human-violence-earthtalk/
Explore the connections here https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/10/17/climate-conflict-and-human-violence-earthtalk/
RIP Mr. Berry, and thank you. Enjoy the Peace of Wild Things.
Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/wendell-berry-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.91A.lipU.YloIew_JyRr7&smid=url-share
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
RIP Mr. Berry, and thank you. Enjoy the Peace of Wild Things.
Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
As the world looks for fuel alternatives, ammonia and hydrogen are gaining attention as potential alternatives. But how viable are they—and what challenges stand in the way?
Explore the potential https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/22/ammonia-hydrogen-fuel-alternative/
Explore the potential https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/22/ammonia-hydrogen-fuel-alternative/
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
As the world looks for fuel alternatives, ammonia and hydrogen are gaining attention as potential alternatives. But how viable are they—and what challenges stand in the way?
Explore the potential https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/22/ammonia-hydrogen-fuel-alternative/
Explore the potential https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/22/ammonia-hydrogen-fuel-alternative/
Sometimes, nature offers a quiet reminder of what truly matters. We reflect on finding calm, connection, and perspective in the natural world—especially when life feels overwhelming.
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/07/11/thoughts-of-home-peace-of-wild-things/
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/07/11/thoughts-of-home-peace-of-wild-things/
August 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Sometimes, nature offers a quiet reminder of what truly matters. We reflect on finding calm, connection, and perspective in the natural world—especially when life feels overwhelming.
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/07/11/thoughts-of-home-peace-of-wild-things/
Read the full story https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/07/11/thoughts-of-home-peace-of-wild-things/
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August 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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