Currently in Denver — October 19, 2023: Bright Sunshine-y Day

The weather, currently.

It’s gonna be a bright, briiiight, sunshine-y Thursday. Temperatures will reach up to about 81 degrees with clear skies all day long. If you find yourself away from city lights, tonight could be a perfect opportunity for stargazing 🌟! Bring some layers or firewood, though, because temps will dip down to the mid-40s.

I feel like Mother Nature has really been dishing out some beautiful days for us lately. When you step out into the sunshine this Thursday, remember to pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Let the sun’s warmth lift you into a (hopefully!!!) great day ahead 😌

— Julia Dinmore

What you need to know, currently.

As the horrors in Palestine-Israel continue to unfold, it feels necessary to reiterate — as we have before in this newsletter — how climate justice, all systems of oppression, and humanitarian crises are connected.

As climate reporter Yessenia Funes put it in her newsletter Possibilities:

“What is climate justice in a world where people are not free? How can we talk about a green future when some communities don't have a future to look forward to? How can cultures come together to talk about emissions reductions when they don't even have peace?”

Below are a few stories and pieces of writing that highlight this truth:

— Abbie Veitch

What you can do, currently.

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One of my favorite organizations, Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, serves as a hub of mutual aid efforts focused on climate action in emergencies — like hurricane season. Find mutual aid network near you and join, or donate to support existing networks: