A second wind

Hi Earthlings! This year has felt like a marathon we’ve been running together — everyday navigating new obstacles and hurdles in the race towards a livable future earth.

On Saturday, the US Congress passed a stopgap plan to keep the federal government open till mid-November. Congress will have until then to agree on a funding plan for next year. If the government shuts down in November there may be delays to EPA regulations that make American roads safer and our air less polluted. This week we’re sharing stories that remind us a future free of fossil-fuels is within reach.

Young climate activists are taking Europe to court. 6 young people are suing 32 nations at the European Court of Human Rights for failing to address human-caused climate change, violating fundamental rights. The court’s rulings are legally binding on member countries, so a judgment in the activists’ favor could rapidly accelerate climate action, and help future climate cases. Time

Children’s TV is talking about climate change. Experts say these shows can help parents talk about the climate crisis, finding ways to talk about a stressful and difficult subject. As kids may already be learning and worried about the changing planet, raising awareness and having conversations can help build resilience and inspire hope. Grist

New York will require flood risk disclosure for home sales. The new law, signed just before this weekend’s flooding, closes a loophole that allowed home sellers to pay a $500 fee to avoid disclosing their home’s flood risk. It also requires they disclose more information about flooding, like being in an area prone to flood risk or if flood insurance claims have been filed. Inside Climate News