Lesson Fourty-Four: CliMates
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this lesson will focus on ways to show your love for the planet and be a cli🌱mate! I mean, what better valentine to have than the freaking planet?!
This lesson is meant to equip you with some easy and accessible actions that may seem small, but can go a loooooong way! Excited to hear what you think and hoping you can try at least ONE out.
ONE
Follow one new climate-focused account (preferably, an account that shares different perspectives than you to help broaden your understanding). Some are some 🔥 Instagram accounts to follow:
@greengirlleah | @wastefree.vee | @pattiegonia | @melaninbasecamp | @theeecogoddess | @going.zero.waste
TWO
Learn from one new source about the planet. I have a full list of the resources page of the site but here are some easy-entry resources that I want to highlight:
BOOK: We Are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer
DOCUMENTARY: A Life on Our Planet
BLOG: NASA Climate Blog
PODCAST: Climate Conversations by MIT Climate
THREE
Talk about the climate with your friends/family. According to a Yale study*, 70% believe in climate change, but only 37% of people actually talk about it occasionally. Talking about it doesn’t have to be scary - start by sharing your favourite moment in nature, or trends you’ve noticed. Just remember to be respectful and open minded as everyone has a different background than you. ✌️
FOUR
Sign one petition on change.org to support climate action. Some options on change.org:
FIVE
Try one new “eco-friendly” action for a week. A few options:
🔌 Unplug your appliances after every use to prevent phantom energy
🛍 Bring re-useable bags grocery shopping
🚿 Limit showers to no more than 5 min
🥬 Swap a meal that usually includes meat for a meat-free one
SIX
If your love for the planet is super spicy 🔥, you can write a political rep about the planet. A few topics you can advocate for:
🌱 More green spaces
🚨 More investment to combat systemic racism (contributing to environmental justice)
♻️ More recycling awareness programs
🐝 Planting more bee-friendly plants
Hope you enjoyed this list! If you have anything to add, please reach out! I always love hearing from you!
