Elizabeth Cripps, writing in the Guardian this last weekend, had an excellent set of responses to climate crisis apathy. One argument she tackles is, “I won’t make a difference.” This is a common response when we are faced with situations we believe to be beyond our control. Ms. Cripps responds to this notion: “ […]
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Environmental Action Team (EAT) Monthly Climate Challenge
Get Involved with an Organization! Last month we urged you to write letters to the editor of local papers and contact your government leaders on climate-related issues and advocate for acting on the climate crisis. Individual actions like these are important and help push society to a better climate policy and fight climate change. Weatherizing […]
January EAT Challenge
Raise Your Voice for the Environment! You’ve studied the climate issues and you want to express your point of view. Now is an excellent time to let others know what you think about what is happening with climate action at the legislature, in the community, or in the wider world. Why not write a Letter […]
January EAT Challenge
Raise Your Voice for the Environment! The state legislature is in session for 60 days and they have several environmental bills up for consideration. Let your legislators know what you think! Below are some background materials from some environmental organizations and the media for you to look over. Here is a list of the bills […]
Take it Easy on the Planet this Holiday
According to an article by Renee Cho, “Americans produce 25 percent more waste than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, sending an additional one million tons a week to landfills? This COVID-19 holiday season, with online shopping the preferred gift-giving method for many, we will likely generate even more waste mailing packages all over […]
