One Reason I Don’t Despair
I recently tried to start a conversation about climate change with a small group of acquaintances. I asked, “What do you think of the situation with the climate? I’m curious how each of you sees it.”
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Author: russvj
Can We Stay Within Our Carbon Budget?
Even though I grew up in a poor family, I started getting a very small allowance when I was about 10 years old. I think it started at 20 cents per week. It wasn’t much, but it was mine. Soon I started saving ….
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Why a “Green New Deal”?
3 key features of the Green New Deal proposal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, millions of high-wage jobs and promote justice and equity
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Women and Girls and Climate Change
How the rights of women and girls are connected with climate change. Specific steps to empower women and girls will help stop climate change.
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Is It Too Late?
The situation is already worse than we realize, yet we are living in the window of time when we still have an opportunity to prevent the worst level of disaster.
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Two Things People Need
Two things people need to join the climate justice movement. Developing the habit of having a hopeful fact to share related to climate change.
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Who Matters: Love and Climate Change
Love is a powerful force. Many of us love the natural world and people of all races and cultures. We must look, feel, and decide that everyone matters.
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How Are Racism and Climate Change Connected?
People of color, including indigenous people, who in most cases have done the least to cause climate change, are disproportionally suffering its effects. How racism interferes with our efforts to stop climate change.
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Companions
I hope this blog can be your companion as you figure out your own ongoing relationship with climate change, racism, and with staying hopeful and energetic.
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