Eco-Anxiety, Hurricane Helene & Understanding Compassion & Community Connection as a Climate Solution
Founder Heather White speaks to Joe Fryer of NBC News about eco-anxiety and the impact on Generation Z.
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May 15, 20232 min read
Know You Can't Go It Alone: Day 1 of the Love Your Mother Earth Challenge
Day One of the Love Your Mother Earth Campaign. Ease eco-anxiety through your joyful daily practice of a One Green Thing.
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Feb 28, 20222 min read
New IPCC Report Warns about Eco-Anxiety
Today the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a new report about the impacts of the climate crisis globally....
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Dec 12, 20212 min read
The Black Box for the Planet
Yes, you read that right. On Saturday, December 11th, 2021, Washington Post reporter Sammy Westfall shared the dimensions of the 33-foot...
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Nov 22, 20212 min read
A Green Recovery: Build Back Better Bill Passes the House
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Oct 17, 20212 min read
Racial Justice & the Built Environment: Non-White Communities Suffer from Hotter Temperatures
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Jul 2, 20211 min read
Ready for Hot Climate Summer?
Ready for Hot Climate Summer? It's going to be a scorcher. Learn more on how to get involved in the climate movement here.
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Jul 1, 20212 min read
Courage & Climate Action
Courage starts with small steps. So does climate action. Your daily practice of sustainability can inspire others.
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Jun 30, 20212 min read
Scorching Heat, Melting Glaciers & Off the Charts Anxiety
Hey Adventurers & Sages: On the heels of the Pacific Northwest heat wave, an early fire season, and 118 degrees in Siberia, climate...
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Jun 25, 20212 min read
Fire Season: "Things Have Changed & We're In Uncharted Territory"
We are in unprecedented territory with respect to fire season, according to a MPR interview with a fire ecology professor.
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Jun 21, 20211 min read
The Nature of Nurture: Conversation with Dr. Leslie Carr on the Climate Crisis & Mental Health
Dr. Leslie Carr's Bonus Episode on the Nature of Nuture Podcast on the Climate Crisis & Mental Health.
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Jun 17, 20212 min read
You Belong on the Mountain: Finding Your Space in the Climate Movement
My #OneGreenThing is remembering this adventure - climbing Mt Kilimanjaro 25 years ago. I was studying international environmental law in...
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May 3, 20211 min read
Nature Mirroring Real Life: The Sandhill Crane
OGT National Advisory Council Leslie Gonzlez Everett writes a compelling piece for Latino Outdoors.
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Jan 26, 20212 min read
A Gen Zer Takes on Eco-Anxiety with Simple, Mindful Action
I now wake up every morning with a growth mindset and ask myself what can I do today for the environment and my mental health.
hwhite
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Gen Z's Eco-Anxiety
Here’s what no one tells you about parenthood. They - your kids — will hold you accountable for what’s going on in the world.
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Nov 25, 20201 min read
5 Strategies for the Covid Holidays
I spoke to a guidance counselor on how to cope with the mental stress of the holidays during a global pandemic.
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Oct 13, 20201 min read
Eco-Anxiety in the Stars: Holding on to Joy While Advocating for Climate Action
A recent weekend getaway reminded me of how holding on to joy can help eco-anxiety.
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Oct 9, 20201 min read
Eco-Anxiety Can Be a Barrier to Change: How to Move to Eco-Action
A growing consensus of psychologists think eco-anxiety can create a freeze response. We must talk about climate solutions.
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Sep 20, 20201 min read
RBG's Passing Isn't Helping My Eco-Anxiety
The passing of RBG isn't helping my eco-anxiety, but it's a call to action.
hwhite
Jul 15, 20202 min read
How to Talk about the Climate Crisis so People Will Listen
We need to talk about how we talk about climate.
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