To no one’s surprise, the World Resources Institute’s State of Climate Action 2023 concludes that the world is falling behind in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The coming Thanksgiving Week will be another challenge for the climate, as the travel industry predicts one of the busiest travel holidays ever in the US, with records for air travel. Who is going to stop a family from spending Thanksgiving in Hawaii?

The real question is, what lies ahead?

I recently appeared in two episodes (July 31 and August 28) of “This Sustainable Life” by acclaimed host and TED speaker Josh Spodek. Josh counts on changes in society. He claims that technology, carbon pricing, or restrictions are not enough.

The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for an all-time record number of passengers at America’s airports over the Thanksgiving travel rush. Image source: Shutterstock

If recent discussions with customers and friends indicate something, people are changing.

We talk with many people. Yes, many have been thinking about action on climate. But now they are beginning to do something. People are electrifying their homes. Flying less. Put nature back into their lives by joining the Nature Friends hiking club.

So, this Thanksgiving, enjoy travel plans, but maybe next year, it won’t be a flight to Hawaii, but go on a road trip to New Mexico in your or a rental EV?