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Welcome to the Dictionary, Eco-Anxiety

Oct 25, 2021
1 min

Welcome to the Dictionary, Eco-Anxiety

Just in time for Glasgow & COP26, the climate world (and OneGreenThing community) got a bit of a nod from the Oxford English Dictionary when the publication's quarterly update included a dozen climate related terms. More than simply a resource, the Oxford English Dictionary has been the last word on words in the English language for over a century. Updates are reflections of the evolution of the language as well as society. Notable for the OneGreenThing team: eco-anxiety made

Jamie Fraser Wants You . . . to Pay Attention to COP26!

Oct 25, 2021
2 min

Jamie Fraser Wants You . . . to Pay Attention to COP26!

Can you hear the bagpipes? Are your kilts ready? Are you watching Outlander on repeat? Is your IPCC report ready? Are you psyched about learning more about the countries "Nationally Determined Contributions" to cut global warming? Are you ready to see real action from the international community on climate? Of course you are. You know why? Because. . . (And, if you don't know the steamy romance mini-series Outlander, no worries. Know that that it's set on the Scottish moor

EPA Announces New Plan on Forever Chemicals

Oct 19, 2021
2 min

EPA Announces New Plan on Forever Chemicals

Attention Adventurers & Sparks: Monday, October 17, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a new plan to regulate the perfluorinated chemicals --- polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances -- known as "forever" chemicals. This class of chemicals never breaks down and has contaminated air, water, wildlife, and our bodies. EPA Administrator Michael Regan told Brady Dennis and Darryl Fears of The Washington Post that "this is a really bold set of

Why You Should Care about COP 26

Oct 17, 2021
2 min

Why You Should Care about COP 26

Five reasons you should care about COP26.

The Data & The Kids Don't Lie

Sep 15, 2021
4 min

The Data & The Kids Don't Lie

This week a major study of 10,000 young people from 10 different countries published in The Lancet Planetary Health Journal made clear what my boss, OneGreenThing Founder & CEO Heather White, has been saying for years: eco-anxiety is real, widespread and the kids know it. According to an article by CNBC's Vicky McKeever, the study, led by academics from the U.K.'s University of Bath and the Stanford Center for Innovation in Public Health, revealed respondents, aged 16-25, fee

The Climate Crisis is no longer a threat, it's reality. What now?

Sep 4, 2021
2 min

The Climate Crisis is no longer a threat, it's reality. What now?

"Eco-Anxiety" now means generalized anxiety about the state of the world. Now what?

It's time for an Intergenerational Partnership on Climate

Aug 4, 2021
3 min

It's time for an Intergenerational Partnership on Climate

Climate action is on the forefront of young people's minds. A recent poll from the U.S. Conference on Mayors discovered that 80% of young people ages 18 to 29 feel that climate change is a "major threat to life on earth." According to a 2019 Washington Post-Kaiser poll, one in four young people have taken climate action either by protesting, lobbying, or pushing for clean energy in their communities. Gen Z (those born after 1997) are understandably worried about what a warmin

How to Buy Carbon Offsets for Your Next Trip

Jul 21, 2021
3 min

How to Buy Carbon Offsets for Your Next Trip

Buying carbon offsets for your next trip is simple and can help create momentum for culture change for big climate solutions.

Scorching Heat, Melting Glaciers & Off the Charts Anxiety

Jun 30, 2021
2 min

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 anxiety is growing. As it should. Check out Montana's own Charlie Warzel and his opinion piece in the The Washington Post today about the dread that we feel as we recognize that this summer is just the beginning. Last week a leaked United Nations report said that "the worse is yet to come." Yes, #climateanxiety is taking its toll. The best way

The Nature of Nurture: Conversation with Dr. Leslie Carr on the Climate Crisis & Mental Health

Jun 21, 2021
1 min

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.

4.21.21 - Announcing OneGreenThing

Apr 21, 2021
2 min

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 thinks we need to invest in, encourage, and praise social entrepreneurship with the same energy as we do for profit ventures. We can drive significant change through the independent sector. The climate crisis will require all of us. Every job will be a climate job. Every company will be a climate company. We need to help people find their roles

Is Eco-Anxiety Part of Modern Existence?

Apr 3, 2021
2 min

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 explained my research and also connected with college students about their experience. They all were experiencing anxiety about the future -- especially as it relates to the environment -- and shared their intense feelings. I talked about starting my new nonprofit organization in November 2020 OneGreenThing, and my plans to launch it around Eart

A Gen Zer Takes on Eco-Anxiety with Simple, Mindful Action

Jan 26, 2021
2 min

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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.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Gen Z's Eco-Anxiety

Jan 5, 2021
2 min

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.

Eco-Anxiety in the Stars: Holding on to Joy While Advocating for Climate Action

Oct 13, 2020
1 min

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.

Community Creativity Can Help with Eco-Anxiety: Fairies, Nature & Healing

Sep 25, 2020
1 min

Community Creativity Can Help with Eco-Anxiety: Fairies, Nature & Healing

Unexpected fairy tour on a local trail brings me back to the present moment.

Simple Ways to Reduce Crisis Information Overload

Aug 13, 2020
2 min

Simple Ways to Reduce Crisis Information Overload

Gen Z kids are connected to digital media almost 24-7, which translates into a hyperawareness of today's world but also significant anxiety. Everyone is anxious right now. Striking the balance between staying informed about the latest outrage or Covid-19 statistics with keeping sane is hard to do. Here are 3 tips to help reduce information overload: Cell phone blue light can interfere with sleep. Photo Credit: Wix Images. 1. Limit news to 30 minutes a day. Try 15 minutes in

Find Your Green Time: Connecting to Nature During Quarantine

Jul 15, 2020
3 min

Find Your Green Time: Connecting to Nature During Quarantine

During this new normal of Covid-19 “social distancing” and self-quarantines our collective mental health is critical, too.

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