CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

Voting is Climate Action

The simple act of voting may appear unrelated to climate action. But in the United States, the act of voting accomplishes multiple goals - even if our…

Oct 21 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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September 2026

Don’t Oversimplify Emissions

We create simplified models or stories to understand our world. The stories are helpful & necessary. But simple stories about our greenhouse gas…

Sep 16 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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August 2026

Reflections on driving an EV from North Carolina to Michigan

It’s easy to travel in an EV. Charging locations are spaced out along most US interstate routes. And charging experiences can be better than gas station…

Aug 14 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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July 2026

Paying Respect

A tribute to John Tyndall who was born August 2, 1820; and to the other scientists who have expanded our knowledge about our atmosphere and our changing…

Jul 31 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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Focus on Contribution Not Blame in Climate Conversations

Conversations about climate change are more constructive when they focus on contribution to the problem instead of blame for the problem. Reframe your…

Jul 15 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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Free Will And Climate Action

My actions cause greenhouse gas emissions. A fundamental question related to climate change is: Do I control my actions?

Jul 8 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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The Joy of Climate Aligned Travel

Reducing our emissions requires that we re-think many vacation options while maintaining a focus on trips that bring joy to our lives.

Jul 1 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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June 2026

The Six Disciplines Of A Climate Concerned Consumer

Overwhelmed? Feeling overwhelmed about your choices is a significant barrier to changing our behavior to cut our emissions. These six disciplines will…

Jun 10 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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It's Simple to Eat No Beef. Or Is It?

My memories of beef and dairy connect seamlessly to childhood memories and to deeply ingrained habits. Eliminating food from cows wasn’t simple, but it…

Jun 3 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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May 2026

Celebrate Your Actions that Reduce Emissions

When you act to lower emissions, enjoy the fact that your action is aligned with your concern about climate change. Celebrate. Enjoy that moment…

May 27 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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Carbon Dioxide Removal Is Not a Substitute for Deep Cuts in My Emissions

Both carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and deep cuts in emissions are required to meet emissions targets. For personal emissions, it does not make sense to…

May 20 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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Can’t I Just Write a Check

Can’t I simply purchase carbon offsets to cancel out the greenhouse gas emissions my actions cause? Many carbon offsets have serious issues that impact…

May 13 • CO2mmit by Jim Tolbert

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