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
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 ‘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
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
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