A friend of mine who is involved in community engagement around local food production texted recently saying ‘I need to talk to you!’, and her tone seemed urgent. I thought that maybe they needed extra help that weekend finishing the construction of the farm kiosk (my table saw can fit in the back of my … Continue reading Wellness While the World Burns
Learners inherit the Earth
Broken record (and length) warning: Some of the topics in this post have been addressed in earlier posts, and some are updated here, like one of my four climate literacy points (#3). This text is largely derived from a rather long memo to the administration of a higher-ed institution that I’ve been advising about climate … Continue reading Learners inherit the Earth
Let’s talk about collapse (because everyone else is)
The province where I live, Quebec, is making international news this month for something other than the CAQ government’s recent official declaration that institutional racism does not exist here: millions of acres of boreal forest are burning to a crisp. Normally by this time of year, about 25,000 acres of forest in the province would … Continue reading Let’s talk about collapse (because everyone else is)
What happens if we stop: climate feedbacks, tipping points, & misunderstandings: Part 3
(The least boring) Once we stop emitting greenhouse gases and destroying ecosystems, the climate will stabilize within 3-5 years That sounds incredible, and it is, and it is also backed up by scientific consensus. Part of the reason is that terrestrial carbon sinks – all of the photosynthetic organisms that comprise forests, wetlands, grasslands, etc. … Continue reading What happens if we stop: climate feedbacks, tipping points, & misunderstandings: Part 3
Scientists are Elitist Lying Alarmists! : Why we should trust climate scientists, part 2
Those words have actually escaped the mouths of people with whom I’ve interacted recently, not necessarily in the same breath or in that order. The alarmist trope is not worth discussing, but it is still a favorite of full-on ‘climate change’ deniers. The accusation of dishonesty though can be found across the spectrum from active … Continue reading Scientists are Elitist Lying Alarmists! : Why we should trust climate scientists, part 2
The kids are not alright
Many recent surveys and studies show that adolescents and young adults in wealthy countries are experiencing significant anxiety/fear/depression about their futures due to the unmitigated climate crisis. A recent global study showed that 39% of young people were hesitant to have children because if it. It is no wonder, considering that they are witnessing the … Continue reading The kids are not alright
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