Apologies in advance for some repeat information in these next two posts, but recent online interactions have led me to write a much longer and more detailed musing about techno-optimism and those who cling to it. Below is part 1: I recently posted a link to Greta Thunberg’s new piece in The Guardian on twitter, … Continue reading The problem(s) with techno-optimism, part 1
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The ‘diagnosis-prognosis’ analogy for communicating the need for transformative climate action
I have been thinking a lot lately about what I can learn from my interactions with the general public about the climate and ecological emergencies, and how I can use those experiences to communicate more effectively. I just posted this on twitter, with some editing to fit. To close the climate & ecological emergencies knowledge-action … Continue reading The ‘diagnosis-prognosis’ analogy for communicating the need for transformative climate action
Why Climate literacy? – doesn’t everybody already know about ‘climate change’?
Whenever I am asked what sort of action by governments is needed now, to address the climate and ecological emergencies, I list three things: 1) Shut down the fossil fuel industry immediately; 2) Create an extensive social safety-net that includes guaranteed income and housing so that no one is left behind during the massive economic … Continue reading Why Climate literacy? – doesn’t everybody already know about ‘climate change’?
Will a tangible threat finally get the world to act on an abstract one that is even more deadly?
The events in Ukraine over the past two weeks have been horrifying to watch, and impossible to ignore. It has been difficult to concentrate on what is killing the world relatively ‘slowly’ (the climate and ecological crises) when millions of people are fleeing their homes in immediate fear for their lives. Still, the climate emergency … Continue reading Will a tangible threat finally get the world to act on an abstract one that is even more deadly?
The scientific basis of climate breakdown
I was planning on writing a post on the basic concepts of climate science, climate feedbacks, the cost of inaction or too-little-too-late action (like net-zero by 2050), and what to do about it. However, Scientist Rebellion have already done it, and have done it extremely well, complete with extra, peer-reviewed articles to read. Go there … Continue reading The scientific basis of climate breakdown
Oh, Canada
The good news: the government of Canada is asking citizens to participate in a consultation on emission reduction and climate policy! Below2.org has a great toolkit for navigating the site. The bad news: the deadline to fill it out is tomorrow (the 14th), it was only available for one month- mostly over the holidays, and … Continue reading Oh, Canada
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