Science Friday To Confront Climate Change, Imagine Getting It Right
Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and co-founder of the Urban Ocean Lab, emphasizes the importance of hopeful thinking in confronting climate change. She discusses her book, where experts envision actionable futures across various fields. Topics include the need for transformative infrastructure, empowering local communities, and innovative ideas to revitalize rural areas. Dr. Johnson advocates for proactive measures and self-awareness to engage individuals in meaningful sustainability efforts, showing that it’s possible to imagine and create a better climate future.
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Focus on Positive Climate Action
- Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's book "What If We Get It Right?" focuses on positive climate action.
- It explores various solutions and the power of individual contributions.
Channeling Climate Overwhelm
- Channel feelings of climate overwhelm into action by focusing on existing solutions.
- Embrace biophilia and contribute to positive change.
Finding Your Climate Role
- Find your climate action role using a Venn diagram: your skills, needed work, and your joy.
- The book and website getitright.earth provide resources for identifying your role.
