It's not all bad news: Wonderful and wild stories about tackling climate change

Americans consume a lot of Hass avocados: more than 3 billion pounds in 2021. But as KJZZ explains, they require a ton of water and if planted incorrectly can cause soil erosion. Researchers in California have developed a new variety of avocado that is more resistant to extreme climates. (AP)

News about climate change can be overwhelming. As NPR’s climate solutions reporter Julia Simon shared, “I talk with people about climate change — I often hear hopelessness. Like we’ve already lost. People just throw up their hands … but what if we reframe the conversation?”

“Humans are driving global warming. And that means we humans can change our trajectory.”

And some folks already have; there is good news. But these moments of joy can often get lost in a sea of headlines.