The chapter explores the guest's dedication to the environment and sustainability through their academic studies, work for an environmental charity, and insights on the latest IPCC report on climate change. It discusses international commitments to reduce emissions, concerns about political inaction, climate anxiety, and personal reflections on climate change impact and taking action. Additionally, the chapter touches on the intersection of climate change with music festivals, sustainability, and empowering marginalized communities.
Today we are discussing the psychology of climate anxiety especially in light of recent announcements of a code red for humanity due to climate change. I’m joined by Tenaya, our in house expert on all things sustainability, to discuss how climate anxiety manifests, the psychology of climate denial and how to take care of yourself when faced by dread about the future of the planet. References / things talked about: The IPCC report: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/ Tim Hollo’s article on climate doomism being as harmful as climate denial: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7385966/climate-doomism-is-the-new-climate-denial/ Fire Country by Victor Steffensen: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/fire-country-by-victor-steffensen/9781741177268 Rob Willer on moral reframing in political conversations: https://www.ted.com/talks/robb_willer_how_to_have_better_political_conversations/
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