A few words on a person that illustrates what a role model can be, from surfing competition to family man, to human being, but overall an example to be followed and a unique source of inspiration. He has also authored the Surfer's Code, and there is plenty of information on him online.

With Joe Biden at the helm one views a new opportunity for climate matters, however the famous activist and author Erin Brokovich shares her opinion in the Guardian. I thought I would share this article and a few comments with you.

A quick read of an article found in the conversation.com outlining the benefits and issues of having the USA back in the Paris agreement and addressing the complexities of Biden's work to overcome a divided congress. Overall, it is better than it was...

A quick read of an article on the reentering of the USA in the Paris Agreement that I found in DW.com, sharing an interesting perspective on the situation of the world in 2020 and the opportunity of having President Biden as the new 'person in charge' to address climate change in the USA.

A quick read of what the Kyoto Protocol is which I read from the UNFCCC.INT webpage, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

As the Paris Climate agreement peppers several conversations I thought I would share an article by Helen Briggs giving a general outlining its targets and implications. 

A recent article on the bbc reminding us of the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris Agreement, its immediate consequences and the potential path back into it by a new President. 

A recent article in the conversation.com sharing the complexity of saving coral reef and comparing it to putting a man on the moon. The exercise is possible but very delicate and the time pressure is greater than ever.

An article in the conversation.com shares the need to better understand coral before trying to manipulate it as it could actually be counter-productive and endanger ecosystems.

I thought I would share the great article by Elisabeth Claire Alberts in Mongabay.com on the recent discovery of a mountain of a reef. It describes how recent research is still needed and adventurous, not to mention exciting. Do feel free to visit the article!