Currently in Seattle — October 26, 2023: Partly sunny & a chance of rain

The weather, currently.

Thursday will stay cool. We’re in for a mix of clouds and sunshine, with a small chance of rain after 11 a.m. We might get a bit more rain overnight, and lows are dipping down to 38. If your heat isn’t on yet, this might be the week that flips the switch.

Starting to think about your weekend plans? We’ll probably see sunshine and snow is definitely sticking in the high country.

— Loren Drummond

What you need to know, currently.

On Wednesday, I joined Science Friday’s book club for a live video chat about my book The Future Earth — and the discussion was one of the best I’ve had in a long time.

My book is about hopeful and possible paths to escape climate doom and bring about collective liberation — and as brutal as this year has been, I know any evidence of hope is very much needed right about now.

If you have an hour, give it a listen. And thank you all for supporting me and my work in each of your ways over the time we’ve known each other. 🙏

— Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

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