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Call for questions: CLIMATE ADVOCACY (Patreon)

Published:
2025-04-04 18:13:13
Edited:
2025-04-04 18:16:39
Imported:
2026-06

Content

Next week I have an interview with Adam Met, founder and executive director of climate advocacy nonprofit Planet Reimagined. Planet Reimagined develops research and strategies to foster change locally and internationally, trains and engages the climate leaders of the future, and uses media and strategic advocacy to mobilize climate action.. Adam has a PhD in human rights law and sustainable development, he's an adjunct professor at Columbia, and he works closely with the White House and US Congress on bipartisan renewable energy policy. Annnnnnnd he's a member of the indie-pop band AJR.

Leave your questions about climate advocacy in the comments.

Deadline: Monday, April 7 at 2pm PST

Comments

Oscar Courchaine

Why is animal agriculture so often left out of the climate conversation?

Shale

How do we get people to care, especially when our governments don’t seem to, and regular folks are worrying about war and unemployment and things that feel so tangible?

Euan Munro

As someone who works in recycling and renewable energy, I'm super excited for this one. One thing I'd love to hear the experts thoughts on is carbon tax. Is there a practical way to get this to work? Or is it a bit of an issue where we'd need every country to do it at the same time?

Mie [me-ay]

how do you stay silly while the horrors persist? aka how do you balance your advocacy work with your personal life and not get bogged down by it? i’m wrapping up my degree in environmental science and creative writing, and looking into sci comm as a career, but i’d be lying if i said it wasn’t draining work. especially considering the current political climate and how difficult it can be to effectively create change right now. i’d love to hear how you’re balancing work and play (or if you’re able to balance them at all) thanks!! <3

The Deal with Animals- Podcast

I've heard that the industrial meat farming industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Is this true and if so why isn't it talked about more?!!! Why aren't we all vegan??!

RJ Doidge

Firstly…love AJR. So cool. Gonna ask right out: are we completely fucked or are we still at a point where we can fix *some* areas of concern? Follow up: is switching to an electric car worth it, or should we just keep our vehicles on the road as long as possible and not create more waste?

Jamie Hanna

How do you handle your climate grief? Are there any losses you want to talk about?

Kathleen

First time question asker! I just got my degree in environmental sustainability from IU and I work in local government. How do you not let the doom and gloom of the political climate and the environment and the rest of everything get you down?

Jackie G

How do you not get burned out and exhausted doing this work? How do you move past preaching to the choir?

Hillary O'Neill

Alie, you're my hero. I feel like people living in poverty and those who are or will be climate refugees are the canaries in the coal mine... I guess my question is, there's so much focus on the individual choices people make, like bamboo tooth brushes and biking to work, but individuals have NO WAY to offset the environmental impacts large industries, including especially the military, are creating at record pace. Marches, votes, petitions, letters, all easy to ignore when money is in the eyes of govt and corporate decision-makers. Apart from being eco-terrorists, tax-evaders, saboteurs etc, what is our individual or collective responsibility and recourse in this time of even more rapid deregulation?

Jenny Lowe Rhodes

What roles do you see Peace Corps and NGOs having in climate advocacy?

Mini Minnie

First a mini tyrade: I don’t think we will scorch the earth and ruin it for all life forever, BUT, we may just ruin it for ourselves. Earth abides. It will go on without us. My biggest point about climate change discussions, though, is to not keep saying “we’re fucked! That’s it! No turning back!!” That’s not a good message to send or live by. If the message is we’re doomed because we’ve passed the threshold, then why would anyone care or want to do anything about it? The message has to be one of hope and positivity. Second, a question: What positive things are happening right now that show steps in the right direction to getting humans into an appropriate balance with the natural world? 🎵 Tell me somethin’ good! 🎶

Pavka34

I second this. How do you maintain hope? Do you feel like a medieval monk just trying to preserve what you can for a future civilization?

Mini Minnie

It’s in the conversation, just not a big topic yet

Smiley Kylie (she/her)

I know that having hope is so incredibly important when it comes to climate talk. Recently I’ve lost a lot of hope due to current circumstances in the US. Can you please share what hope there is when it feels like we’re already out of time and there are so many roll backs on current climate policy?

Kait Dani

We all know individuals living sustainably can only do so much when what matters is the bigger picture- but how can we make changes in our everyday life that isn't just using paper straws and reusable grocery bags?

Abby

I'm 22, I recently graduated from college and am currently working at a non-profit. I have my whole life ahead of me and I know I want to dedicate my life and my career to environmental work, but I don't know where I would be most useful. What is most effective in creating the change that will actually build a sustainable future, and not just feed more into capitalism and other systems of oppression? Everyone seems to think the courts, but is that the case?

redheadedscientist

I fly a few times a year--is it worth it to buy carbon offsets? also I live in a car-centric city. while my car is fairly fuel-efficient I do feel guilty about this. any way to offset this?

Pavka34

In the US in the focus now on the states and not Feds?

Lizzy Martinez

AJR is awesome! Ok my question is, what lessons have we learned over the past decades with climate change work? Such as, what does NOT help our planet that we thought would, and what actually DOES help that we didn't realize until later research proved it.

Bennett Vanderbosch

What eco-friendly choices can I make at home that will actually have a meaningful impact, and what doesn't really have much impact at all? It's tough to balance communal action and the knowledge that the vast majority of pollution is created by like 5 companies.

Matt Ceccato

What is the best way for an individual to "think globally" and "act locally?"

Pavka34

My daughter is getting a degree in Urban Planning with an undergrad in environmental science. What role do city planners have in the future to create resilient cities?

bug in a rug

Hi! First time question asker, full time climate activist, and forever fan of ologies here :) In a post-truth and highly corporatized political world, how have you managed to get bipartisan support on climate legislation? What strategies have worked, and do you feel like it's enough? (Sorry for asking a heavy one, it's a question I grapple with a lot when considering politics and the pace of climate legislation.) Thank you for all you do, and thank you for taking the time to share your passion with us! 💛🐛

Sophia Bustillos

How much has fast fashion affected this topic? What are the biggest contributors to climate change and the best ways to combat them?

Amy

We talk so much about the energy and transportation sectors contributions to climate change but why don't we talk more about how both the health care and agriculture industries are among the most carbon-intensive service sectors in the industrialized world?

Anastasia Press

What's the best way to approach conversations about climate with people who either don't "believe" in climate change or don't support efforts to combat climate change?

Anastasia Press

How fucked are we? If the US doesn't get on board with global efforts to combat climate change, can the world still make progress?

Anastasia Press

Do the little things we do as individuals make a difference, or are we fucked unless governments and corporations make changes?

Anastasia Press

Working in climate advocacy, what gives you hope? What makes you believe that we can make it through this? I'm a therapist, and every week I have at least one session with someone who's having a lot of anxiety about the environment. It would be nice to have a little extra hope to dole out to people when they're feeling hopeless

Emily

What are the most effective ways to bring politicians around to supporting action on climate change when they have been previously opposed? Also could you please give a shoutout to the citizens’ climate lobby, another bipartisan organization working to end climate change.

Joel Henderson

What is an alternative strategy to growing increasingly anxious while taking individual actions that have no systemic impact? Is there any place, where despite people being self-absorbed and polarized, the social license to take climate change seriously has been achieved and sustained?

Emily Woodland

Where should we be focusing our energy right now? How can I maximize my impact when it comes to environmental advocacy? Is it worth engaging with individuals who have consumed a lot of misinformation and are resistant to believing in science? How do you approach these conversations? What countries are leading the charge right now when it comes to taking action to limit the impacts of climate change? What climate advocacy groups are making the biggest impact in the US right now? What is giving you hope and keeping you going in this moment?

Davis Born

I’ve come to believe that we basically can’t meaningfully achieve any climate goals under capitalism. If that’s the case, what then? Sorry for not having a better-worded question. It’s hard not to despair

Alyssa Ranker

Yes! Individuals basically scapegoated with carbon footprint and recycling. How can industries be held accountable??

Iris Hutchings

As a US company, especially now, how safe do you and your people feel? Both economically and physically? Are you and other leaders in your community making plans to expand outside of the country if it continues to get more hostile toward your message?

Liv Cazzola

It seems like the enormity and gravity of the climate emergency psychologically prevents most people from being able to fully engage with it. What the heck do we do about this? (know better feel deeper do better - rinse & repeat)

Alyssa Ranker

Who is the priority when it comes to changing hearts and minds? Probably not the billionaire octagenarians siding with fossil fuel industries and who won't live long enough to feel the consequences of their actions. 🙃 Is there a "trickle up" effect by getting voters to elect more climate-friendly leadership

Amy

Yes and military

Yuri

What is one thing that doesn't cost money that I can implement today that has a measurable impact? Or your top three. (Beauty without the b)

spiderbeetlebee

Do you have any favourite wild/extreme ideas that people have proposed to help with climate related issues? (Ex: giant mirrors, glass on arctic ice, iron seeding in oceans), and are there any that you think could actually work? - first time question asker :)

Paula M

Is there a nonprofit site, where those of us who wish to invest small amounts into small companies that are developing renewable energy products such as tidal turbines and small wind turbine sculptures, can view those company names in a table or spreadsheet of some kind?

Amanderlander

What are the three things you can say to someone in an effort to really make an impact on their stance? Like an elevator speech but with less attention span required for your target.

Nicole Kleinman

What marketing or campaign has been the most influential on people? Why?

Clever hedgehog

Since it appears we will be operating in the capitalist economic space for the foreseeable future, how can we leverage the power of the (semi-) free market to effect positive climate change?

Carl Ellis

With the current administration killing all climate initiatives, how can we ensure climate facts will continue to be taught in the classroom and beyond?

Amity Bliss

How do you deal with the echo-chamber? I am surrounded by like-minded people who share the despair of climate doom, screaming for change. I feel a false sense of security though because once I leave my bubble of people and corner of the world, another reality strikes hard when I see communities living in a completely climate-unaware approach, and then I feel more depair that we have no hope. It's all well and good to feel like there is a mindset shift when you're in the echo-chamber but the reality is that most people aren't even thinking about it.

CurtisDawg

Yup! Get it! On board! But what are some quick talking points we can use to have constructive conversations. My brain can't remember all the stats.

CurtisDawg

"Advocacy" and "activism" seems squishy and daunting at times. What are some "baby steps" we can all take to start becoming more active?

Kelly Shaver

So much of "advocacy" seems like empty words. How can we make a tangible difference?

Kelly Shaver

What kind of pro-earth messaging/marketing has been the most successful?

Justin Bowen

This issue isn't as dramatic as it is in other countries, but I think it's worth discussing because of where we're headed as a country in the US in terms of politics and the rule of law, where other countries are regarding the same, and the reality of environmental activities from the US traveling abroad to some of the hotspots. Do you include in your training being prepared for the very real reality of being targeted by entrenched interests, via either co-opted governments or simply through contracted individuals and agencies that use violence to solve acute problems? Outside of the US, it's incredibly dangerous - especially when it comes to physical violence - to be an environmental activist. Inside the US, the greater threat is from governments co-opted by entrenched interests. Are young people or newcomers being intentionally informed about the impact that being an environmental activist may have on their livelihoods, physical safety, and even lives?

Kelly Shaver

How do we find a middle ground between righteous hope and honest reckoning? Is there a sweet spot somewhere in there that isn't overly optimistic toxic positivity or defeatist doom and gloom?

Kelly Shaver

How do we move forward when the biggest contributors to man-made climate change seem untouchable? Looking at you, militaries and big business.

Jacob Shepherd

Does he feels optimistic or pessimistic for our climate future and why?

Faith Stemmler

In your opinion, what are the biggest obstacles with climate advocacy and what are some ways to combat those obstacles (other than voting and protesting)?

Eating Spaghetti in Bed

I’m so distressed over this topic on nearly a daily basis. Do you have any advice around dealing with climate anxiety?

Kevin Wilson

Not a question, but if you haven't you should check out the Climate Film Festival in NYC!

mish the fish

is recycling a scam? i've heard that in many municipalities in the us they just throw it out. i'm not sure how much sense it makes to recycle plastic and glass vs cans. how efficient is electronic recycling?

Abby Hampton

As one person out so many, what can I do that will actually make a difference? I feel like the typical advice of call your legislators doesn’t really do much especially if it’s a form email.

Keiki Kohne

What’s the most promising area of climate policy right now that people aren’t talking about enough?

Keiki Kohne

Say you had a minute on the world stage to get people to care about climate change, but you couldn’t use stats or science, just a story. What would you tell?

Clemens V

A friend once said climate adaptation means fighting for social sustainability and against class enforcing processes. What you both think: Is the best climate activist fighting the same old fights for redistribution and stronger social systems (perhaps more globally)?

Bevearlea

I’m focusing more on climate instability when I talk to doubters. What’s your take on the best way to talk to people without causing an argument?

Meagan Walker

It seems like there was a time when it was up to the individual, and now it’s all about big companies. But our dollars go to those companies, essentially voting for what they’re doing. How do we balance the responsibility?

Meagan Walker

Should we have given it a different name? Global warming seems mild and climate change is vague.

Meagan Walker

How do we get people worried enough to act without causing them to shut down?

Justin B

My favorite podcast teaming up with a member of my favorite band, how insane! Really looking forward to Amplify, who did you geek out the most over getting to interview?

SustainableSirenian

Love you. Love AJR. I identify as an intersectional environmental educator and I work in animal conservation and I know I felt pretty shattered when the patriarchy, oligarchy loving fascist was voted back in to office. I had accepted that large corporations and billionaires generally care about profits over people and environment a long time ago, but the worst for me was realizing just how many Americans still do not believe in the climate emergency and/or do not care about it. What are your suggestions to inspire people to care? Sometimes trying to relate how climate change affects someone/something they care about or even speaking about financial reasons why we shouldn’t kill ourselves and millions of other creatures doesn’t seem to get through to people?

Jazzercize

How do we address NIMBYs and other fossil fuel backed groups using tools such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to block renewable energy projects from being built?

Eli “the Fish Guy”

Wow. Can’t wait to hear this episode! Living in America, it has been extremely difficult watching the natural world be threatened for limited resources. It’s made me wonder about how climate preservation looks around the world. What countries are leading in the fight against environmental degradation?

She Purple

FTQA How much of climate advocacy is an education problem, as opposed to a persuasion problem?

Char Harrison

I recently completed my Master’s of Public Health, my thesis was on the intersection of transport and climate change. How can we utilise advocacy to push for a shift towards more equitable, climate conscious, and active transport based transport systems? How much has car dependency prevented this shift previously?

ValBeListening

How have laws shifted to suppress climate advocacy (such as nonviolent protest)?

ValBeListening

How do I speak to my conservative family members about climate change when they don't think it exists or impacts them? Also an interesting experience I had: When I was in undergrad as a journalism major, I spoke to Arizona cattle ranchers about the effects of climate change. Though I didn't use the term 'climate change', I instead asked how the changes in weather were impacting them and they admitted it was drier and more difficult than in previous years (no more consistent summer monsoons). Do we need a new term or to better educate folks about what they are experiencing?

rowantree

first of all, LOVE AJR, your stage presence is phenomenal!!! and also impressive range of skills to do all you do. second of all, can you talk a bit about what you would consider the “climate workforce” and how to build it? I work for my state’s Department of Labor and co-lead the effort to build climate/green workforce development statewide. How do you engage with folks not in “traditional” climate/green roles (i.e., without “green”, “sustainable”, or “environmental” in the job title) and encourage them to bring a climate-oriented mindset to their workplace? How can their roles engage with and enhance sustainability practices and/or climate resiliency work on an individual company or industry scale? This topic is so pressing and I never considered how much progress can be made on climate change response through workforce development until I got my job. Thank you!

Bahdi_Phat

I wonder if focusing on what to do to prepare for the actual physical changes that are going to happen would be a better approach to get governments to act. Governments, and a lot of people, don't respond well to "climate change is gonna kill us all." They might respond better to, "We need to prepare for the high tide water line to be 10 feet higher in 10 years." When talking about "it's a lot hotter and drier than it used to be", I say "climate change", they say "more people moving in". Maybe "what are we gonna do about it?" is a better way?

izzy bee

FTQA- freshly graduated conservation ecologist! something that keeps me up at night is the feeling that there is a movement in the direction of dismissing or straight up disdain for science, especially in policies. (i’ve had professors express this sentiment as well) Ofc this is not everyone by any means- but do you feel this too? Is there anything we can do- better public communication/connection etc?

Renee Wanger

I am "pee my pants" excited for this episode! Holy shit, BOTH Alie AND Adam!??!?! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How does he balance doing all of these things? both physically and emotionally (she asks, struggling to balance being aware of the political landscape and running a business and not being a sad-depressed-girl all the time) and what suggestions does he have for people (like me) to DO things while still doing life?

Neal Greenstein

I love to garden. Some years are good for growing (and others agree) and some are better. I’m in New England. Is global warming the reason I’m seeing more annual flowers naturalizing? I planted pansies a few years ago with my nephew and they have been coming back ever since. Also have a patch of cosmo marigolds that keep coming back. I’m starting to research which plants I can plant that capture carbon in their roots (AKA…good for the environment) Am I understanding global warming or am I a harbinger of flimflam?

Her Ladyship Jen

Can you talk about carbon offsets? There is so much corruption in that space, but the model itself sounds promising. Are there any offset companies or programs that have proven impactful? What would a successful offset program look like, and how much should it cost?

She Purple

Oh yep, mmhm 🙋‍♀️

Tessa Lew

What can I do as a high school student who wants to help but isn't sure of what I can do?

SoManyQuestions

What are effective ways to motivate someone to care about climate change when they “don’t believe in global warming” and/or have ideological predispositions against climate advocacy?

Rachel Guthrie

Is the carbon market actually helpful or impactful? I’ve heard some say it is and some say it’s not. I’ve heard that maintaining old growth trees is the key to storing carbon, thoughts?

Addie Cappello she her

Where to even start… I think this is such an overwhelming topic, especially right now. What can everyday, average people do to help? The things that really help and are not just “feel good” actions (which are also important for mental and emotional health) - but we really need to save the planet yesterday. Are you actually able to get anything accomplished right now federally speaking? Or is it like talking to brick walls? At what point do we need to drastically change the way we operate? How do we get agencies and organizations (fed, state, local) to understand that just because “we’ve always done it this way” doesn’t mean we should or can keep doing it that way because it’s affecting our planet? Trying not to get fired by asking this question but for example: state agencies that harvest timber and use the revenue to fund schools… at what point do we recognize that although trees are a “renewable” resource (with lots of stipulations) it’s not indefinitely sustainable to continue this practice. How do we start having conversations about alternate methods that will directly and positively impact the fight for climate advocacy? Do you have words of wisdom or encouragement for those of us on the ground who are exposed to measures that are directly and negatively affecting climate change? Any “ah-ha” moments in your career that you can share? What do you do when you get burnt out and overwhelmed? How do you re-ground yourself so you have the strength and resiliency to carry on with what you do? Also thank you for doing what you do. From the bottom of my heart. Do you have a broad spectrum list of the things that are most/least harmful in terms of affecting climate change? Any film flam to debunk on things we think are terrible but aren’t? Or anything that we maybe don’t think of that is pretty bad? I’m sure you will - but can you go through a day in the life of what your day to day is like? Thank you 🙏🏼

Joe Lewis

Why does nobody discuss how insanely we have subsidized fossil fuels the last 30 years? Crazy expensive the things our military has done to keep oil flowing from places with centuries old conflicts.

Jamstress

Which should researchers and advocates focus on - small behaviors that everyone can do (reduce waste)? Or high impact behaviors that only apply to some (vehicle purchases and solar panels)?

RoadLesTravelled

Might there be some use in mining landfill sites? They contain things which coulda / shoulda been recycled and are a major source of greenhouse gases. Is there no greed-driven money to be made?

Earl of Greymalkin

1) What are the barriers to doing something like revamping urban planning and infrastructure towards more climate friendly designs? What places are doing this well? 2) How does globalism affect strategy towards climate advocacy? Both in terms of communications but also in terms of the context of connectedness of the global economy? How much danger is there in alleviating the situation in areas with more money at the expense of areas that are exploited? 3) How do you strategize framing arguments to actually connect with people of less progressive political views? Do we need more messaging about how climate change affects national security and defense preparedness? 4) How necessary is the ability of the government to regulate businesses in order to meet climate goals? Will capitalism at any point be able to operate on the long view or does it only see short term profits and Number Go Up Now? 5) How much and what do you tend to pull from indigenous knowledge? 6) What recent technological advances support sustainable infrastructure the best? What do we need to make improvements on? 7) What does it look like for various industries if you do a cost analysis for sustainable practices? Are there particular industries where sustainability is very advantageous or more expensive? How would this change if companies were made responsible for the waste that consumers have to deal with? 8) What is the future of plastics versus what would you like the future of plastics to be? Is there a way to actually recycle them or replace them with better materials?

Cat Galdun

Hi- first time question asker. Do you feel that the current US policy changes at the federal level are a critical blow to mitigating climate change or do you have more hope that action at the local/state level and in the private sector can make up for a lack of help from the federal government?

Kate Radford

Hi! FTQA! It’s really tough to stay engaged as an individual in the face of a global problem that requires big solutions from organizations that I at least feel pretty powerless to affect. Can you tell us a story about a time when local action had a real impact, to bolster our spirits?

Sam Werner

A few questions from a federal employee: 1) What are we going to do when the government stops funding climate research? 2) What are you doing to stop the government from stopping/cutting funding? 3) How often do you petition/yell at Congress? Are there any members that are especially easy or difficult to work with? Can constituents do much more than calling/writing their representatives to affect policy? 4) Do you watch C-Span? 5) Any good news you can share?

Dennis B

I care more about conservation and the impact humans are having on the earth than most. However, I don't take the majority of climate activists seriously because almost none of them are discussing the 3000 lb elephant in the room: the human population numbers. The FACT is that with current technology, politics, and economic systems, the earth cannot support 9 billion people without the horrific consequences to the environment that we see everyday. Why aren't more climate activists talking about population management? There is all this attention given to fossil fuels and carbon footprints. Changes in those spaces are not realistically going to make a dent in the climate. Reducing the earth's population by several billion by reducing birthrates would do far more to help the planet.

Sonjabird

How do you think current funding cuts to scientific research and anything climate related in the US will impact things going forward? Have any projections been made or have there been recommendations put forth on how we can step up to negate these changes coming from the top?

Kudzzzu

1) How do you frame climate concerns to a bipartisan audience? 2) Are there private funds that step in in cases of decreased/emoved government spending on green energy and climate research? 3) Very interested to hear about overlaps between human rights and environmental protection laws!

Betsy B

How do you get people that care to get involved/take action? Whether that is making phone calls, emails, or protests? How can we get people to leave their comfort zone and take risk so we can get leaders to listen?

Clur 🌱

Do you have any tips for talking to people who don't agree with your view on climate policy, or perhaps even climate change as a whole? Thank you for your VITAL work in this field! Also: I, too, am weak and find nothing wrong with that (thanks for making catchy music that still slaps to this day 🎶)

Sunflower star

FTQA - How can we get past the huge amount of data about the impacts of climate change and build a vision of what the future will hold for us, and how do we build more resilient communities and prepare for the food shortages, shoreline rise, climate migration / refugees and other immediate impacts that we're likely to face? What are the most likely scenarios and challenges and how will it change our day to day life? So much of the rhetoric either has a sense of total doom (we're all gonna die) or total denial, rather than a practical story that we can work with or conversation about how to prepare and adjust. Can anchoring people with these real life stories help people advocate and prepare? Are muncipalities/governments taking any actions to prepare in these practical ways as they consider likely impacts?

Kait

Do you have any examples of safe, affordable, climate-resilient housing in coastal cities? More specifically, how to regulate opportunistic housing markets during natural disasters? (If unique NY specifics help: As a fellow New Yorker in a market-rate apartment, I’m thinking of how rent plummeted in 2020 and was wildly inflated in 2021. Also, when I say “safe” and “climate resilient” I’m thinking of the illegal basement units that tragically flood. I’m also thinking of reports that our public housing repair requests can often take more than a year to fulfill, and how so many NYCHA houses are at low elevations near the ocean or rivers. Ok thank you!!!)

Kait

Hi! Do you have tips on how those of us in the arts and humanities can use our existing skills to contribute to climate advocacy? I’m a poet. I wanted to connect the dots between empathy and urban ecology and climate action, but I didn’t know where to start. Now I’m pursuing a masters in biology with a focus on climate literacy through storytelling. But I’m sure there are paths outside of academia. (Also, I wish it hadn’t taken me until my 30s to realize I could meaningfully contribute to the climate conversation!) Thanks!!

Kait

Can you share observations on ways Americans can push to incentivize enterprise-level climate action? Can we get ahead of the constant deregulations? Or overturn Citizens United? Or something else?

Kait

Just gotta say, some politicians did NOT grow up in a post-industrial coal town littered with haunted factories near an eternally burning underground mine fire AND IT SHOWS 😤

Caforia's Classroom

We are a middle school classroom in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and our teacher wanted to give us (/forced us to have) more opportunities to ask questions. We had five minutes to learn about this ‘ology’ and develop questions. Here are the "winning" questions: What can we (kids) really do to make a difference to make our world a better place? (Reid, Chris) What actions are we doing that are the most detrimental to the climate (mining, fossil fuel use, etc)? (Maylin, Lily B) What is the connection of climate change and species going extinct? (Liam, Colleen, Justice) What are the best ways to get others involved in climate advocacy? (Lily L) How old were you when you founded Planet Reimagined and were you already in AJR at that point? (Paulina)

a puddle

Multi-part-er! Adam Met, you seem so cool! 1. How do we go about making meaningful change right now? What substantive actions can we take? Typical answers seem to go like: educate yourself and others, join a group, donate if you can. What else! How do advocacy groups need to change their engagement? It seems to me that we need mass organization to be swifter and more effective than ever, yet challenges that advocates meet in the (Dis)Information Age make for a completely different playing field from what we've faced in the past! 2. Also, are there non-profits taking new approaches to closing the growing gap in climate science funding? Any broad efforts to refund fired scientists? 3. For people (like me), who are still somehow early in their career-building journey, where is the most need in terms of climate work? I've got a background in physics, political science, field ecology, and comms -- I could go in a lot of directions. What's the most effective avenue for climate work right now? P.S. Alie, you're amazing!! I love Ologies so much, and I'm sorry it took me five years to ask a question :( Also sorry I wrote this 5 minutes before the comment deadline... I just can't help my procrastinating self! Dr. Ferrari would be so disappointed.