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overpowering the climate procrastination monkey
by Lani Lin-Kissick, Annabelle Ford
25%. That’s the weight of my calculus grade determined by my final exam. “Do not get fooled,” quite literally written in the course advice section… You already know we procrastinated that 💩.Maybe you’re not as bad as me, but you probably relate to having desensitization to tests, assignments, and other important action items that reallyyyy should be prioritized.So, why do our brains hate staying on the obvious, continuous work path and opt for performing a superhuman, last-minute effort (if any at all)? And how does this psychology relate to why we ignore our claim to climate action despite knowing the consequences and actions?
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Peaceful Planet is a dynamic youth empowerment movement created by teens, for teens. It provides a supportive and inclusive space for young individuals to holistically explore critical human rights and environmental conservation issues while fostering collaborative action. Peaceful Planet aims to inspire a new generation of change-makers equipped with the knowledge, tools, and community support needed to create a more equitable and sustainable world.
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In today’s world, the news surrounding climate change, biodiversity loss, armed conflict, and other cross-national violence can feel overwhelming and often serves to deepen political polarization in the u.s., as well as tensions between the u.s. and its allies and other global regimes. Teens are exposed to this content daily, primarily through social media, leading to feelings of apathy, climate anxiety, and a sense of powerlessness.Peaceful Planet aims to reshape this narrative by empowering teens with resources and a community key to realize our collective ability to create change. With your vital support, the Peaceful Planet team will work to achieve our name, and we will do so in a way that is inclusive, inviting, and engaging.
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Overpowering the Climate Procrastination Monkey
by Lani Lin-Kissick, Annabelle Ford
25%. That’s the weight of my calculus grade determined by my final exam. “Do not get fooled,” quite literally written in the course advice section… You already know we procrastinated that 💩.Maybe you’re not as bad as me, but you probably relate to having desensitization to tests, assignments, and other important action items that reallyyyy should be prioritized.So, why do our brains hate staying on the obvious, continuous work path and opt for performing a superhuman, last-minute effort (if any at all)? And how does this psychology relate to why we ignore our claim to climate action despite knowing the consequences and actions?
From Community to Government
Avenues of Change
by Claire Chiu
An interviewer once asked me what I thought was more effective to combat climate change – grassroots organization, or policy? In other words, a top-down approach, or vice versa? Through my years of experience as a youth environmental activist, here is what I think…
