The Climate Question

Meet the Climate Quitters: Part One

Aug 6, 2023
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ANECDOTE

From Food Critic To Tree Planter

  • Catherine quit restaurant reviewing after feeling powerless following the 2018 IPCC report and wanting to do more for her children’s future.
  • She then started helping communities build tiny forests to have a positive local impact.
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Definition Of Climate Quitting

  • Climate quitting describes employees leaving roles because their employers don't align with climate values.
  • The movement spans industries and is driven by growing awareness of companies' environmental impact.
ANECDOTE

Cabin Crew To Counsellor

  • Gina left her job as cabin crew because aviation's waste and pollution clashed with her values and harmed her mental health.
  • She retrained as a counsellor and now supports young people's mental health while feeling more aligned with climate concerns.
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