Jerome Foster II

Every now and again, I pinch myself because of moments like this ✨ To be featured in an award winning children's book by the incredible writer and illustrator Emma Reynolds. Beyond grateful to be part of Amara and the Bats — a book that says, "With a bit of bravery you can change everything."

Ethiopia plants over 350 million trees in a day, setting new world record In a record-breaking day this week, at the Gulele Botanical Garden in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia launched an historic tree planting campaign. Over 350 million trees were planted in an ambitious move to cou...

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In the past century Ethiopia lost 90% of its forests.

Since 2019 Ethiopia has planted over 25 billion trees with satellite data showing clear improvements in green cover across many regions.

It’s proof that climate action isnt limited to tech solutions.

The most powerful actions come from people.

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America’s Forests are in Danger!

Last year, the US faced 64,897 wildfires scorching 8.9 MILLION acres which is an area larger than country of Belgium.

We can’t afford to not prepare for the climate emergency. Forests are our first line of defense, and they need us now.

80% of land-dwelling species rely on forests to survive.

By protecting forests, we're not just protecting ourselves, we're protecting them 👇

As Earth Day celebrations unfold around the country, we remember the importance of community-based organizations providing critical services to us all. Thank you for working towards a world where we can all breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live on clean land.

🏆 Today's the day! @ecoamerica.bsky.social's American Climate Leadership Awards 2025 starts at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Our hosts, Vanessa Hauc and @jeromefosterii.bsky.social, will introduce us to the finalists very soon! Register to watch today's broadcast: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#ACLA25

Nature is Universal & I went to the geological middle of America to prove it!

Last week I met with folks in South Dakota & saw climate action become a unifying cause to protect our Great Outdoors!

Forests don’t draft bills & rivers don’t pass treaties —but we can #Act4Nature!

Here are some Black environmentalists you should know! Jerome Foster II (@jeromefosterii.bsky.social), Alexis Nikole Nelson (@blackforager.bsky.social), Leah Penniman #SoulFireFarm, and Corina Newsome (@corinanewsome.bsky.social).
#Blackhistorymonth

📣 Celebrate climate action with us on Wed, Apr 16, for @ecoamerica.bsky.social's 2025 American Climate Leadership Awards! Register to watch: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join Vanessa Hauc, @jeromefosterii.bsky.social, and the finalists at #ACLA25 as we recognize inspirational #ClimateLeaders!

.@ecoamerica.bsky.social's American Climate Leadership Awards 2025 is on Wed, Apr 16! Register to watch: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Inspirational #ClimateLeaders will be recognized for their climate action. Join Vanessa Hauc, @jeromefosterii.bsky.social, and the finalists at #ACLA25!

This was 6/7 year-old me enjoying a fun weekend at the library reading truly awesome books on my favorite topics at the time:
- Physics & Astrophysics
I honestly miss these weekends so much!

Wow, what a year it’s been! The students and innovators I worked alongside. Being named a TIME Next Gen Leader and lecturing at venues worldwide, launching S1 of 'A World Upside Down'.

To everyone who has supported & encouraged me through this journey—thank you. Onto the next! 🔆🌟

Happy Holidays from me and Tarzan (🐱)❤️✨!

Reflecting on the amazing memories that made this year truly special and wishing you a season filled with joy, rest, and love.

Fossil Fuels Companies are responsible for the climate crisis

This visual shows CO2 emissions into the earth’s atmosphere

Credit: @visevic via Twitter

Exciting update! @jeromefosterii.bsky.social is judging @ecoamerica.bsky.social’s American Climate Leadership Awards 2025! He's an environmental justice activist engaging communities to impact climate action. We’re honored to celebrate climate heroes with him. Apply: ecoamerica.org/american-cli...

Fossil Fuels Companies are responsible for the climate crisis

This visual shows CO2 emissions into the earth’s atmosphere

Credit: @visevic via Twitter

What is one video you need to watch this year? ⬇️🌎

It needs to be the Ted Talk by Johan Rockström’s “Tipping Points of Climate Change and Where We Stand.”

“Solving the planetary crisis is not only necessary, it is possible. And we all win if we succeed.”

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is now."

Trees tackle key challenges:
- they absorb CO2
- produce oxygen
- cool the air
- support biodiversity
- conserve soil
- and improve air quality

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is now."

Trees tackle key challenges:
- they absorb CO2
- produce oxygen
- cool the air
- support biodiversity
- conserve soil
- and improve air quality

Tree Equity (noun): Ensuring all communities, regardless of income or race, have equal access to the benefits of trees.

Achieving #TreeEquity requires planting 500 million trees, protecting urban forests, and securing funding, policies, and jobs to sustain equitable canopies.

Heat pumps now outsell gas furnaces in the U.S.

(according to @gristnews.bsky.social)
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