Pattie Gonia

Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmentalist, advocates for a vibrant and inclusive climate movement through creativity and joy. She highlights the transformative power of joy in activism, suggesting it's essential for sustaining engagement. Pattie's unique approach mixes humor with sustainability, showcasing how drag can inspire community action. She emphasizes that embracing fun not only motivates collective efforts but also enriches the fight against environmental issues.

Join Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmentalist championing inclusivity in the outdoors, as they share their vibrant journey through activism. Mike Roberts and Will Hammond Jr., musicians passionate about climate advocacy, discuss their catchy R&B songs like 'I'm Your Heat Pump' and 'Our Love is Geothermal,' showcasing how creativity can inspire climate action. The trio emphasizes the importance of joy, collaboration, and accessibility in environmental movements, inviting everyone to engage in meaningful and entertaining ways.

In this enlightening discussion, Adrienne Heinz, a clinical research psychologist at Stanford University, highlights the mental health challenges post-disasters and introduces innovative community support strategies. Roxanne Brown, VP at United Steelworkers, addresses the impacts of legislative rollbacks on industrial jobs and the importance of transitioning language for clean energy. Meanwhile, Pattie Gonia, a drag performer and environmental activist, shares how joy and queer advocacy can inspire diverse communities to engage in environmentalism. Together, they explore the pressing issues of 2025.

Pattie Gonia, a critically acclaimed drag queen, musician, and passionate environmentalist, dives into her sustainable philosophy and experiences in the great outdoors. She shares memorable adventures in California, from backpacking in Bishop to organizing Pride Festivals in Yosemite and Truckee. Gonia emphasizes the importance of diversity in outdoor activities and personal narratives in activism. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her upcoming road trip series with Bonnie Wright, set to premiere in 2025, and reveals her favorite Californian spots.

This Pride, we're revisiting a Quickie with iconic environmental and intersectional drag queen, Pattie Gonia. They give us a quick introduction to queer ecology – we're talking gender shifting fish, intersex birds, and even how trees can impregnate themselves. Yep – queerness is natural! Tune in to discover why queer ecology is so much more than "gay dolphins in the ocean". Instead, "queerness is just the oddity in this world to problem solve, no matter what, to almost be different, and to bring beauty and brilliance to that ", they say. If you enjoyed this quickie, why not listen to Pattie’s full episode on Climate Curious – Why Mother Nature is a Drag Queen: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-why-mother-nature-is-a-drag-queen/Follow Climate Curious:NewsletterInstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookSuggest a topic you’d like Climate Curious to coverCreated by TEDxLondonProduced by Josie ColterEdit, mix, master by Ben BeheshtyCurated by Maryam Pasha Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.