I applied for the position of Director General at my former college. This is my cover letter Some readers of this blog will find some portions of this letter familiar, but I'm hoping that this will reach a larger audience and raise awareness about the urgent need for transformative change in higher education. You can … Continue reading I applied for the position of Director General at my former college. This is my cover letter
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
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
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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