"We're climate optimists. Let us preface this by saying that we’re neither naive nor stupid. Just optimistic and full of active hope. We realize we’re up against huge challenges in the climate fight, from humanity’s rabid appetite for oil and gas, to the less globalist, more nationalist movements that have gained momentum in recent times. But there’s a concept called Active Hope, coined by Joanna Macey, and it’s a worldview that we try to practice everyday. It’s about building the resilience and creative power to face the mess that we’re in because what’s at stake is so much larger than our personal wins and losses. It’s easy to fall into despair as a global community about the state of our planet and the home we’re leaving the next generation, but while we may not have all the answers, Active Hope is about leaning into the belief that you can help. You just have to identify what direction you’d like to see change in, what your individual contribution to this positive change will be, and let that guide your actions. Our Active Hope isn’t blind. Here are some of the reasons we’re optimistic about the climate..." For the reasons powering our climate optimism, read below 👇
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As part of my commitments in completing Terra.do's climate action fellowship, I am sharing key learnings with my community. So hey community! Here's part 2: Broadly speaking, today’s media coverage isn’t helping us to take climate action. - The majority of climate change stories invoke negative emotions - fear, anxiety, and depression instead of painting a more positive, exciting future. - Is the future potentially scary? ABSOLUTELY. But is this also an opportunity to create a more equitable, exciting future? HELL YES IT IS. - For example - electrifying everything (while rapidly cleaning up the sources of electricity to shift to renewables) is the most reliable and economical way to achieve deep decarbonization of our global energy system—and the least risky. While there are challenges involved in electrifying everything (eg. industry is the hardest to decarbonize, with cement, steel, plastics, and nitrogen fertilizers dominating emissions), there are so many benefits. Imagine your home operating on smart technology that charges your EV or runs your washer/dryer when it is the cheapest time of day to do so. This would also eliminate the health impacts of fossil fuels/biomass energy sources. If you (like me) have ever found yourself overwhelmed by climate change stories in the news, and at times avoiding them to protect your mental health - you are not alone. We need to do better as a society and in particular - in the media - to talk about and get excited for SOLUTIONS. And believe me, there are a ton. So many smart, passionate people are working hard on this across the world. Let's give people something to run toward, not just away from. So if you find yourself reading/talking about climate change and it's all doom and gloom, pause, get the heck out of there, and reinvest that time instead in exploring the solutions that create a better future for us all. And be humble - sometimes the three smartest words you can say are "I don't know." This is especially true with a problem as big as climate change. You don't have to have all the answers to have a worthwhile conversation about it. To learn more, watch this TED talk on how the most important thing to do to fight climate change is to TALK ABOUT IT (17 min): https://lnkd.in/gHBAvt9A
The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it | Katharine Hayhoe
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Love this: Heatmap's guide to "making smarter and more informed decisions about how climate change affects your life - and about how your life affects climate change". https://lnkd.in/gPa33SfH
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Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions. NYT Bestselling Author for Cheaper, Faster, Better.
Coming 5.28.24 When it comes to climate change, there are two truths: 1) We are well past major tipping points and 2) the solutions are much further along than we realize—and cheaper, too. In my new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War, I tackle how everyone can do their part to shape a sustainable future for the planet and ourselves. I put a spotlight on the inspiring work of people on the front lines, whose innovative approaches provide hope for meaningful change, and explain how capitalism is a surprisingly effective tool for scaling climate progress. You’ll see why the urgency to act is imperative. But while time is running out, I feel confident that we will win this fight, precisely because there has never before been a moment more necessary or more rewarding to come together. Available for preorder now at https://lnkd.in/erD9-66B
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THE UNZABECA NEWSLETTER Get yourself a copy from the Link provided below Climate change is an urgent pressing issue that requires immediate attention and collective action. Communities around the world must be empowered to adapt and build resilience against the impacts of climate change. This newsletter aims to provide information, resources, and inspiration for individuals, organizations, and governments to take climate resilient action. Enjoy this brilliant article by clicking on the following link https://lnkd.in/dkjxAvzq
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THE UNZABECA NEWSLETTER Get yourself a copy from the Link provided below Climate change is an urgent pressing issue that requires immediate attention and collective action. Communities around the world must be empowered to adapt and build resilience against the impacts of climate change. This newsletter aims to provide information, resources, and inspiration for individuals, organizations, and governments to take climate resilient action. Enjoy this brilliant article by clicking on the following link https://lnkd.in/drUbJ9cF
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I talk about ways to reduce climate change and regenerate natural environments that human activity has damaged. I host a podcast and publish a newsletter where I interview experts about regenerative practices.
Let's find and celebrate the climate heroes—the people who give the rest of us hope for the future. We should honor the people who are committed to stopping and reversing climate change. They face obstacles and resistance at every turn, yet they plod ahead because they know we must win this fight. Let's identify such people and tell their stories. Is it too early to honor the people who fight climate change? You might say we've barely begun to engage in this enormous challenge. No one can claim big wins yet, and outcomes are still uncertain. Even so, I think it's not too early to honor our early heroes. We should not praise as heroes only those who have win the battles they fight. We should also praise the heroism of those who take up a worthy cause against great odds, knowing they may pay a personal high price and still not succeed. Yet they forge ahead because they feel personally called to do it. Please help me find such people and share their stories. By honoring our early leaders in this fight, the rest of us are more likely to find the courage to do what we must to overcome this unprecedented challenge for our planet.
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The fight against climate change is multifaceted. Lifestyle changes help, but we need large systemic changes to make a real impact. But addressing the root cause of climate change is a daunting task. So here are a few ways we can individually affect systemic change. This was a question asked by our community. Do you have a climate question you want to know more about? Let us know in the comments! 📸: Slide 1: Alasdair Elmes / Unsplash Slide 2: Jade Stephens / Unsplash Slide 3: Sydney Moore / Unsplash Slide 4/5: Lina Bob / Unsplash Slides 6 & 7: Scott Evans / Unsplash Slide 8: Chris Maestas / Unsplash Slide 9: Ali Arif Soydas / Unsplash
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An important article on how we can all make small changes in our daily lives to mitigate climate change 💚🌎
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