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A Bluedot Living Newsletter

Welcome to The Hub, a Bluedot Living newsletter that gathers good news, good food, and good tips on living every day more sustainably.


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SIMPLE / SMART / SUSTAINABLE / STORIES

DISPATCHES FROM ALL OVER · SUSTAINABLE LIVING ADVICE · ECO-FRIENDLY RECIPES

"‘Was it caused by climate change?’ is the most common question when we hear about an extreme event. But when it comes to hurricanes, that's the wrong question. The right one is, ‘how much worse did climate change make it?’"

Author Katherine Hayhoe, on hurricanes and climate change

Hayhoe went on to explain: “Climate change isn’t making hurricanes more frequent. But tropical storms — hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons — are fueled by the ocean, and 93% of the heat trapped inside the climate system by human emissions is going into, you guessed it, the ocean.” This video further explains the relationship between hurricanes and climate change.

This Bluedot Living newsletter is sponsored by Finch.

DISPATCHES FROM ALL OVER

BIG IDEAS AND LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS

Catch up on cool people and ideas from all over the Bluedot Universe: Reporter Teresa Bergen is awestruck by orchids thriving at a Wisconsin land trust created just for them; Bluedot editor Lily Olsen finds mountain lions (safely) crossing the freeway near her California home; and Amanda Cronin tells us how locals battled to preserve rare ancient stone monuments in a Chappaqua, New York forest (there’s a turtle involved).


QUIZ

How much did the world’s 60 largest banks invest in the fossil fuel industry between 2016 and 2020?

A: $250 million

B: $3.8 trillion

C: $555 billion

One Small Step for You

One giant leap for planetkind

The Power of Divestment

We’re all becoming more aware of how our money may help or hurt the environment. Most financial institutions are deeply entrenched in funding the fossil fuel industry. If you’re in a mutual fund, consider the financial and ecological wisdom of divesting from the oil and gas industry (see Dear Dot’s advice here). Find a credit card, such as Aspiration, that’s built on a model of green investing. 

Make It Happen

THE BLUEDOT KITCHEN

Prioritizing seasonal and local ingredients gives you deliciously sustainable eating. We’re cooking cozy foods with fresh ingredients. This week, our own Cleo Carney shows us how to bake fudgy, healthful brownies, and food editor Cathy Walthers shares her plant-based caramelized onion soup.

VIDEO: Best-Ever Flourless Chocolate Brownies

RECIPE: Plant-Based Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheese Toasts

Mr. Fix-it: A Shingle-Minded Approach to Roof Repair

Even without hurricane-force winds, our roof shingles can flap and tear in fall gusts. Mr. Fix-it goes to new heights to help you replace missing or damaged shingles, and prevent future issues. Grab a prybar, a hammer and nails, some shingles, and roofing tar, then watch the video here.

BUY LESS/BUY BETTER

When the season cools down, we’re looking for ways to suit up responsibly. Want more? See our marketplace here.

Afends Unisex Canvas Jacket 
We love shopping in the unisex department at Afends, which uses only eco-friendly fabrics (hemp, recycled poly or wool, and organic cotton). We plan to wear this canvas jacket with the stylish collar and handy pockets right through fall. (And at the moment, it’s on sale).

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Eileen Fischer Wide-Leg Corduroys

Bluedot founder Victoria Riskin swears by Eileen Fisher. The clothes aren’t inexpensive, but they’ll last you forever (less shopping = better shopping). We’re eyeing these organic cotton corduroy wide leg pants.

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Amour Vert and ReAmour Tops

Amour Vert is a Bluedot favorite. They’ve got gently used “pre-loved” options, along with clothing made from sustainable fabrics they get directly from mills they’ve partnered with. This simple jersey (are those Bluedot colors? We think so) has become a staple for some of us.

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DEAR DOT: ANSWERS FROM OUR ADVICE COLUMNIST

How Can I Celebrate Without Balloons?

Balloons are harmful to wildlife but what’s a party without them?, a reader queries our Dear Dot. To which Dot replies, let us take lessons from the doomed balloon release of 1986 and then consider our ample alternatives. And there’s plenty more of Dear Dot dispensing her eco-advice to stymied readers!

The Social Hour

Bluedot Living is joining the climate conversation on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Here are some hot posts from this week.

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Really Useful Information

Trying to find a taker for your piano? Your post-divorce wedding dress? Check out Bluedot’s Guide to Getting Rid of (Almost) Anything.

SIMPLE / SMART / SUSTAINABLE / STORIES

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