Gen F
Fooled, Frustrated, F*ed
A Book About Climate Change
By Genevieve Casamento
Age 13
Gen F
Fooled, Frustrated, F*ed
A Book About Climate Change
By Genevieve Casamento
Age 13
Book References
Websites, articles and papers I used to research my book.
UN FAO Strategy on Climate Change
International Energy Agency (IEA) Emissions
World on brink of five ‘disastrous’ climate tipping points, study finds
Exceeding 1.5°C global warming could trigger multiple climate tipping points
How 16 tipping points could push our entire planet into crisis
Happy 200th birthday to Eunice Foote, hidden climate science pioneer
Eunice Newton Foote: The woman who discovered the greenhouse effect
Exxon Knew about Climate Change almost 40 years ago
Shell grappled with climate change 20 years ago
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Ocean Warming (1)
Ocean Warming (2)
Oceans have been absorbing the world’s extra heat. But there’s a huge payback
How is climate change impacting the world’s oceans
Recent, rapid ocean warming ahead of El Niño alarms scientists
Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
Products made from Oil and Gas
UN climate report: It’s now or never to limit global warming to 1.5°
Climate change: IPCC scientists say it's 'now or never' to limit warming
IPCC The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. We can halve emissions by 2030.
Q&A: How do climate models work?
Global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years
Predictions of Future Global Climate
AI predicts global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees in 2030s
How can climate change impact fishing?
How will climate change impact fisheries?
‘Heat apocalypse’ warning in western France as thousands flee wildfire
The Climate Crisis Was Always Real. Now It’s in Your Lungs
Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the ‘new abnormal’
3 billion animals harmed by Australia’s fires
Scientists confirm global floods and droughts worsened by climate change
Floods, fires and deadly heat are the alarm bells of a planet on the brink
COP27: The Climate Crisis is a Hunger Catastrophe
What You Need to Know About Food Security and Climate Change
The climate crisis is a hunger crisis
Protecting forests on the front line of the climate-change battle
Perilous Pathogens: How Climate Change Is Increasing the Threat of Diseases
Cradle of the Virus: How Forests are the Source of and Solution to Emergent Pathogens
Explainer: Can climate change and biodiversity loss be tackled together?
Climate Change and Biodiversity
Ecosystem collapse ‘inevitable’ unless wildlife losses reversed
6 charts that show the state of biodiversity and nature loss
Water – at the center of the climate crisis - the United Nations
Climate anxiety is widespread among youth—can they overcome it?
As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youth
Climate change hopelessness is a real condition—these experts have advice on how to cope
The Great Climate Migration Has Begun
There could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. Here’s what you need to know
The World Could Be Entering a New Era of Climate War
The climate wars are coming – and more refugees with them
Food systems responsible for ‘one-third’ of human-caused emissions
Food and Climate Change: Healthy diets for a healthier planet
Fact check: How bad is eating meat for the climate?
Meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production, study finds
Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered
Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it
Deforestation has driven up hottest day temperatures, study says
Tropical Deforestation and Global Warming
Cars, planes, trains: Where do CO2 emissions from transport come from?
Sustainable Transport: Fact Sheet Climate Change
How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment?
What is fast fashion and how is it damaging the planet?
Here’s where fossil fuels exist in the fashion industry’s supply chain
Here's how healthcare can reduce its carbon footprint
How the U.S. Health Care System Contributes to Climate Change
Climate change and flying: What share of global CO2 emissions come from aviation?
Climate change: Why tech companies must address emissions caused by streaming and scrolling
Billie Eilish backs ‘No Music On A Dead Planet’
Topic videos, games and other things that I found interesting.
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
There are so many ways to reuse, recycle, repurpose. These are a few suggestions:
Online sites for clothing, furniture, art
- Beyond Retro: "As the largest vintage retailer in the UK, Sweden, and most recently, Finland, we have handpicked the best vintage since 2002, earning us the reputation as the go-to for on-trend fashion, without the hefty carbon footprint! Our huge selection of handpicked one-offs saves the best from landfill to offer sustainable fashion that is fun, feel-good, and uniquely yours. Over the last two decades, we’ve been on a journey to make a positive impact on the planet, and we want to continue to encourage better shopping habits globally."
- Buffalo Exchange: "A pioneer in the resale fashion industry, Buffalo Exchange has been buying, selling, and trading clothing & accessories since 1974."
- Depop: "Be part of the community that's transforming fashion one item at a time."
- eBay: Search for second-hand or consignment clothing from around the world.
- Etsy: Search for second-hand, consignment, or repurposed clothing from individual stores.
- GoodwillFinds.com: Thrift from Goodwill stores across the country at GoodwillFinds.com. Shop a curated selection of hundreds of thousands of unique items, showcasing a wide variety of secondhand women’s, men’s, and kid’s clothing, books, specialty and collector’s items, jewelry, toys, home decor, and more. Thousands of new items are added every day. Proceeds from all sales support Goodwill’s mission in local communities nationwide.
- Luxury Garage Sale: "A premier marketplace to buy and sell authentic pre-owned luxury brands.:
- Mercari: "We connect millions of people across the U.S. to shop and sell almost anything. We all have things we don’t use, never used, or simply outgrew. But these treasured items still have value. Our team is always trying to find new ways to make exchanging items even easier. This means at-home pickups, same-day delivery, and a curated list of items you’ll love."
- Patagonia Worn Wear: "Let's do more with what we already have. It's time to make things last longer and ditch growth for growth's sake." Patagonia's official hub for keeping gear in play. Join us to repair, share, and recycle.
- Plato's Closet: "Look good. Do good. Feel good." Buy and sell gently used second-hand items.
- Poshmark: "Poshmark is a leading social marketplace for new and secondhand styles for women, men, kids, pets, home, and more. Our mission is to put people at the heart of commerce, empowering everyone to thrive."
- Rebag: "Founded in 2014, Rebag is the authority in buying, selling, and trading luxury accessories including handbags, fine jewelry, watches, and small leather goods."
- ShopGoodwill.com: Items from more than 150 Goodwills across the United States and Canada. ShopGoodwill features hundreds of thousands of unique items up for grabs at any given time, including art, books, vinyl records, clothing, home décor, jewelry, musical instruments, sports, toys, and more.
- Swap: "Bringing more high quality and affordable second-hand shoes and clothing to every family. We care about finding good homes for things and keeping them out of landfills. It’s not just a transaction. We celebrate creative ways to reuse things around your home. It’s intrinsically satisfying to reuse things and be part of a community of others who reuse, working collectively toward a better planet and cleaner world."
- the RealReal: "The world's largest and most trusted resource for authenticated luxury resale." Fashion is one of the most polluting industries. When you buy or sell with us, you're helping to reduce the impact of luxury goods on the environment.
- thredUP: "Thrift. Clean out. Do good." An online consignment store.
- Vestiaire Collective: "Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future. As the world's first B Corp fashion resale platform, we champion the circular fashion movement as an alternative to overproduction, overconsumption, and the wasteful practices of the fashion industry. Our philosophy is simple: Long Live Fashion."
- Vinted: "One community, thousands of brands, and a whole lot of second-hand style."
Plant Trees
Let's plant 500 million trees! Check out the Arbor Day Foundation to donate towards reaching this goal.
