There is a simmering debate in the climate community about who's to blame for climate change. Is it the people burning fossil fuels or the people pumping them out? There isn't really a good answer to this question because our individualistic concept of 'blame' can't cope with a society-wide problem like fossil fuel consumption. Luckily, … Continue reading Who’s to blame for Climate Change?
The Return of Climate Picnic
Our third climate picnic will be the MOST RELAXING yet! You are not emotionally prepared for this level of RELAXATION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQDlwn9Hsvw We will have the same crystal juggler who wowed kids at the first event and some of the same musicians -- plus new friends! The focus will be on making crafts and plans for … Continue reading The Return of Climate Picnic
Dealing with Eco-Anxiety: Embracing Sadness, Part 2
The next in a series of posts by Dr. Nate Charach. Read Part 1 here. In my first blog post I outlined my understanding that there are pleasant and unpleasant emotions rather than classifying them as positive and negative. The most crucial emotion to lessen my “eco-anxiety” has been sadness. Let’s first examine why sadness … Continue reading Dealing with Eco-Anxiety: Embracing Sadness, Part 2
Dealing with Eco-Anxiety: An Introduction by Dr. Nate Charach
We are excited to introduce this guest post by Dr. Charach, providing timely insight into the swirl of emotions many of us feel as we strive to gain a sense of place in the midst of our climate crisis. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. Culturally we are often focused … Continue reading Dealing with Eco-Anxiety: An Introduction by Dr. Nate Charach
Low-Carbon Luxury – 5 – Be Where You Are
If you're new to the Low Carbon Luxury Series, start here. Would you rather be somewhere else right now? Does simply reading that question make you enjoy being where you are a little bit less? In a previous installment of this series, I wrote about finding the intrinsic value of experiences rather than ceaselessly comparing … Continue reading Low-Carbon Luxury – 5 – Be Where You Are
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