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The Revolutionary Concept of Joy
Joy is a revolutionary concept that we can apply to climate action.
Heather White
Jul 8, 20212 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.
Heather White
Jul 2, 20211 min read


Courage & Climate Action
Courage starts with small steps. So does climate action. Your daily practice of sustainability can inspire others.
Heather White
Jul 1, 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...
Heather White
Jun 30, 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.
Heather White
Jun 25, 20212 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.
Heather White
Jun 21, 20211 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...
Heather White
Jun 17, 20212 min read


4.21.21 - Announcing OneGreenThing
Does the world really need a new nonprofit? I asked myself the same question for a long time. Then a dear client told me how much she...
Heather White
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Is Eco-Anxiety Part of Modern Existence?
I recently gave a talk and participated in a roundtable discussion on eco-anxiety at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. I...
Heather White
Apr 3, 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.

Maggie Dees
Jan 26, 20212 min read


Gen Z Anxiety & a Coup: A Teenager Shares Her Perspective on Jan. 6th
Originally published on heatherwhite.com on January 13, 2021 I never thought I would witness a coup before my eighteenth birthday. I...

Maggie Dees
Jan 14, 20213 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.
Heather White
Jan 5, 20212 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.
Heather White
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Eco-Anxiety: My Personal Experience
Margot Pomeroy shares her personal experience with eco-anxiety and how finding environmental science helped create resilience and strength.

Margot Pomeroy
Nov 15, 20204 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.
Heather White
Oct 13, 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.
Heather White
Oct 9, 20201 min read


Community Creativity Can Help with Eco-Anxiety: Fairies, Nature & Healing
Unexpected fairy tour on a local trail brings me back to the present moment.
Heather White
Sep 25, 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.
Heather White
Sep 20, 20201 min read


Eco-Anxiety in Quarantine: 6 Things That Have Kept Me Sane
Six months of quarantine life has taken its toll. Ideas on how to cope with eco-anxiety.
Heather White
Sep 16, 20202 min read


A World on Fire & Minds Ablaze with Stress: 3 Steps Ease to Eco-Anxiety
California's historic fires are making the reality of climate change hit home for millions of people. How do we envision a hopeful future?
Heather White
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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