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[David Wallace-Wells @dwallacewells]

This chart of the most destructive wildfires in California history is simply terrifying.

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Great piece explaining the UK's contribution to deforestation and the link to the climate change: https://t.co/dqmNJnTrIN

Builds on our latest newsletter about where our emissions come from. If you missed it last week, check it out here: https://t.co/DNC8rzqrnJ

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Thinking of setting up a green team in your org? Look no further: https://t.co/SrklnbHRjt

Two key lessons:

- Keep the team small, eg 10-12 people or split larger groups into sub-teams

- Set goals. Start small but focus on what will have the biggest impact

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Some useful tips on green investment/disclosure:

1) Understand disclosure is not the end of the journey
2) Prepare for investors to ask how you’ll achieve your goals
3) Narrow your focus to avoid greenwashing

https://t.co/Rd5eHqWt1I

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Fascinating read on the many benefits of electric cars, including job creation and acting as 'batteries on wheels', removing the need for separate batteries to store rooftop solar energy. #GreenRecovery

https://t.co/xbp7vFTseS

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

While planting (a lot of) trees is a powerful solution for the climate crisis, businesses who do so should not consider it 'job done'.

“Tree planting has a lot of potential benefits . . . but it is not a silver bullet solution.”

https://t.co/KEIak0vZ00

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

A fascinating article on 'shifting baselines syndrome' - quickly adapting to change - and what it means for climate action.

https://t.co/RgIpONh18K

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Really encouraging to see MPs get behind the calls for a green Covid-19 recovery.

It is such a unique opportunity to set us on a clear path to net-zero while boosting the UK economy. https://t.co/CpRwRD8Wlc

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

"The plunge in demand for nearly all major fuels is staggering, especially for coal, oil and gas. Only renewables are holding up during the previously unheard of slump in electricity use."

#Renewables #climatechange

https://t.co/A5WHBHKFIS

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Our founder @Gill_Benjamin had fun chatting to Matt from @earth_domain (MakeTomorrow's url is .earth).

They chatted about her journey setting up MakeTomorrow and what we do to help businesses drive change.

It's 15 minutes if you fancy a listen!

https://t.co/KCcH7uCjOG

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@BizDeclares Thanks for sharing @BizDeclares!

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@The_DoNation @DebbiecyChong @DOLectures @VC_UoChester @uochester @UoCInter @GreenChester So glad you're enjoying it! What's been your favourite one so far?

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Earth Week is coming to a close, but there is still time to test your knowledge in our climate quiz! #EarthDay50

One quiz taker said: "It's actually pretty fun to do. And you learn some very interesting facts. I'm going to share it with my colleagues."

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Know how many of the hottest years on record have occurred since 2001?

Prove it with our #EarthDay climate quiz😊. It's the 50th anniversary - what better day is there to test your knowledge?

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

#EarthDay50

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@SkollCentre @EarthDayNetwork @OxfordMBA Thanks for sharing @SkollCentre!

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5. How some business are leading the fight against climate change including the likes of @Microsoft, @IKEAUK and @Unilever.

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

#EarthDay #EarthDay2020

[MakeTomorrow @MakeTomorrow_]

Test your climate knowledge this #EarthDay!

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

#EarthDay2020

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4. How much the average pension is invested in fossil fuels, with insight from @ShareAction.

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

#EarthDay #EarthDay2020

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4. How many more jobs the US solar industry created in 2017 compared to its coal counterpart, with findings from Bloomberg @business.

https://t.co/2nHLYouh52

#EarthDay #EarthDay2020