What is ecocentrism, and how does a human-focused mindset impact our perceptions of sustainability? In this short episode, I reflect on an article by Paul Kingsnorth about the evolving mindset of an environmentalist, and how our current understandings of sustainability will not help us create the future we desire.
Episode References and Resources
- Paul Kingsnorth’s article: https://orionmagazine.org/article/confessions-of-a-recovering-environmentalist/
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out these resources:
- What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- What are virtual emissions?
- What is a circular economy?
- What is the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement?
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Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
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