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?
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
How to talk to your friends & family about the climate emergency
There is a lot of information out there about how to "re-frame climate change" in a way that is less scary for people, the idea being that folks are more likely to change their behavior if there is a positive spin on climate breakdown. I see this a bit like trying to put a positive … Continue reading How to talk to your friends & family about the climate emergency
Resignation
(originally written August 9th, 2021) Dear John Abbott College, It is with regret that I must resign as an educator at John Abbott College. Below is my formal letter of resignation from my tenured teaching position. I have enjoyed nearly 15 years of teaching John Abbott students about geology, earth systems science, science and climate … Continue reading Resignation
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