Currently in Philadelphia — October 19, 2023: Last day of sun for the week

The weather, currently.

Temperatures have gradually climbed over the past few days, and today will be the hottest day of the week (though still pretty cool) with a high of 70˚F and not too much humidity. The winds are set to pick up a little bit, and we’ll see some clouds start to roll in toward the end of the day, setting the stage for the rain which is supposed to take up most of the weekend. I’ll be heading to the Poconos early tomorrow morning, and I get the feeling I’ll be spending the entire weekend under a blanket and a tarp. Still worth it.

— Abe Musselman

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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