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The Year the World Finally Got Serious?
COP31 is here, and it’s giving global climate Met Gala — big drama, high stakes, and absolutely zero feathers. This year’s UN Climate Week is messier than a Bravo reunion special, with Australia and Turkey co-hosting the world’s most chaotic group project: saving the planet.
In this episode, we unpack the political theatre, roast the headlines, sip a little climate tea, and break down what actually matters for our future — in plain English, no policy degree required. If you’ve ever wondered why climate negotiations move more slowly than a Utah policy meeting about compost, this one’s for you.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“Adaptation Gap Report 2022.” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2022.
“Climate Change Reports.” United Nations, 2024.
“Climate Reality Project.” The Climate Reality Project, 2024.
“Current Global Warming Trend vs. Previous Warming Periods.” Climate.gov, NOAA, 2023.
“Current National Climate Pledges Fall Far Short of What Is Needed to Limit Warming to 1.5°C.” Earth.org, 2024.
“Emissions Gap Report.” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2024.
“Explaining the Global Stocktake Under the Paris Agreement.” World Resources Institute, 2023.
“Find Your Representative.” U.S. House of Representatives, 2024.
“Global Emissions Set to Fall 2.6% by 2030 — 40% Short of Paris Agreement Target.” Health Policy Watch, 2024.
“How the Current Warming Trend Differs from Previous Periods.” Climate.gov, NOAA, 2022.
“Local Government Steps Up: Salt Lake City Responds to a Changing Climate with a Forward-Thinking Strategy.” Salt Lake City Government, 15 Sept. 2025.
“Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“OECD Climate Finance: The USD 100 Billion Goal.” OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2024.
“Paris Agreement – Key Aspects.” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“Paying for Paris.” World Resources Institute, 2024.
“Sixth Assessment Report.” IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2023.
“The Conference of the Parties (COP).” Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Government of Australia, 2024.
“The G20 Summit Must Avoid Retreating on Climate.” E3G, Third Generation Environmentalism, 2024.
“The World Is Likely to Exceed Key Global Warming Target Soon — Now What?” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2024.
“Turkey to Host COP; Australia to Lead Negotiations.” Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Australia, 2024.
“UNFCCC.” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“WMO Annual Climate Statement.” WMO, World Meteorological Organization, 2024.
“World Set to Miss Paris Climate Goals, New Reports Warn.” New York Times, 29 Oct. 2025.
IPCC AR6 Working Group II Report. IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2022.
NASA Climate Indicators. NASA Climate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2024.
Climate Action Tracker: Global Emissions Gaps. Climate Action Tracker, 2024.
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By Isabelle FrazierCOP31 is here, and it’s giving global climate Met Gala — big drama, high stakes, and absolutely zero feathers. This year’s UN Climate Week is messier than a Bravo reunion special, with Australia and Turkey co-hosting the world’s most chaotic group project: saving the planet.
In this episode, we unpack the political theatre, roast the headlines, sip a little climate tea, and break down what actually matters for our future — in plain English, no policy degree required. If you’ve ever wondered why climate negotiations move more slowly than a Utah policy meeting about compost, this one’s for you.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“Adaptation Gap Report 2022.” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2022.
“Climate Change Reports.” United Nations, 2024.
“Climate Reality Project.” The Climate Reality Project, 2024.
“Current Global Warming Trend vs. Previous Warming Periods.” Climate.gov, NOAA, 2023.
“Current National Climate Pledges Fall Far Short of What Is Needed to Limit Warming to 1.5°C.” Earth.org, 2024.
“Emissions Gap Report.” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2024.
“Explaining the Global Stocktake Under the Paris Agreement.” World Resources Institute, 2023.
“Find Your Representative.” U.S. House of Representatives, 2024.
“Global Emissions Set to Fall 2.6% by 2030 — 40% Short of Paris Agreement Target.” Health Policy Watch, 2024.
“How the Current Warming Trend Differs from Previous Periods.” Climate.gov, NOAA, 2022.
“Local Government Steps Up: Salt Lake City Responds to a Changing Climate with a Forward-Thinking Strategy.” Salt Lake City Government, 15 Sept. 2025.
“Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“OECD Climate Finance: The USD 100 Billion Goal.” OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2024.
“Paris Agreement – Key Aspects.” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“Paying for Paris.” World Resources Institute, 2024.
“Sixth Assessment Report.” IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2023.
“The Conference of the Parties (COP).” Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Government of Australia, 2024.
“The G20 Summit Must Avoid Retreating on Climate.” E3G, Third Generation Environmentalism, 2024.
“The World Is Likely to Exceed Key Global Warming Target Soon — Now What?” UNEP, United Nations Environment Programme, 2024.
“Turkey to Host COP; Australia to Lead Negotiations.” Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of Australia, 2024.
“UNFCCC.” UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 2024.
“WMO Annual Climate Statement.” WMO, World Meteorological Organization, 2024.
“World Set to Miss Paris Climate Goals, New Reports Warn.” New York Times, 29 Oct. 2025.
IPCC AR6 Working Group II Report. IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2022.
NASA Climate Indicators. NASA Climate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2024.
Climate Action Tracker: Global Emissions Gaps. Climate Action Tracker, 2024.