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Spencer Glendon’s writings on the intersection of climate and culture

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June 21, 2026

Solstice greetings: rearview mirror driving

The recent past has undue power in shaping our approach to the future. There are better ways to move ahead.

by Spencer Glendon

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Seasonal essays

June 21, 2026

Solstice greetings: rearview mirror driving

The recent past has undue power in shaping our approach to the future. There are better ways to move ahead.

by Spencer Glendon

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Seasonal essays

September 22, 2021, 3:21 pm ET

Equinox greetings: a special equinox letter

Spencer Glendon shares why he was drawn from the world of finance to the unique challenges of climate work

by Spencer Glendon

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June 20, 2021, 11:32 pm ET

Solstice greetings: what should I do?

by Spencer Glendon

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March 20, 2021, 5:37 am ET

Equinox greetings: bounded imagination

by Spencer Glendon

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December 21, 2020, 5:02 am ET

Solstice greetings: small sounding numbers

by Spencer Glendon

Extremes Maps Risk
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September 22, 2020, 9:30 am ET

Equinox greetings: the history of global temperatures

by Spencer Glendon

Heat
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September 22, 2022, 9:04 pm ET

Equinox greetings: climate and culture

by Spencer Glendon

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December 21, 2022, 4:48 pm ET

Solstice greetings: predications, participation, and play

by Spencer Glendon

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June 20, 2020, 5:43 pm ET

Solstice greetings: the future of “just right”

by Spencer Glendon

Extremes Heat Risk
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