The Case for Climate Hope
In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/y6yr2kz4
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What does it take to be aware of what\u2019s really happening, without falling into despair? How do we find hope? Do small, individual actions really matter? What happens to our minds and hearts when we connect with nature, and how can that actually protect the climate? We find the links between crisis, hope, happiness, and action.
\n\nLook for new episodes April 27 and March 11. Plus, we\u2019ll share climate-focused Happiness Breaks in the weeks following those episodes.
\n\nEpisode summary:
\n\nWhen you think about climate change, do you feel hope? On this episode of our special series, Climate, Hope and Science, we examine what it means to feel hopeful for the future of our planet. Renowned writer and activist Rebecca Solnit joins Dacher to share why she loves uncertainty, what gives her hope, and how hope empowers her. Later, we hear from climate scientist Patrick Gonzalez about why he believes climate hope is scientifically sound, and how much power we truly have to create meaningful change.
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Today\u2019s guests:
\n\nRebecca Solnit\xa0is an award-winning author and activist whose works have explored numerous themes including technology, feminism, the environment and social change. Her latest book, which she co-edited, is It's Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility. https://www.nottoolateclimate.com/
\n\nLearn more about Rebecca: http://rebeccasolnit.net/biography/
\n\nRead Rebecca\u2019s article \u201cTen ways to confront the climate crisis without loosing hope\u201d: https://tinyurl.com/2p92e2h6
\n\nFollow Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaSolnit
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Patrick Gonzalez is a climate scientist and forest ecologist at UC Berkeley. His work inspired numerous policy changes focused on forestry protections around the world.
\n\nLearn more about Patrick and his work: http://www.patrickgonzalez.net/
\n\nFollow Patrick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgonzaleztweet?lang=en
\n\nFollow Patrick on Google Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/mvn98ear
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More Resources on Climate Hope:
\n\nGreater Good Mag - More Resources on Science Center https://tinyurl.com/ytna663b
\n\nUniversity of Michigan - Climate crisis: 4 reasons for hope in 2023: https://tinyurl.com/5n7hhpu8
\n\nUnited Nations - 8 reasons not to give up hope - and take climate action: https://tinyurl.com/3wzrebyy
\n\nAustralian Psychological Society - Coping with climate change distress: https://tinyurl.com/43jhkbjw
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