Author Archive for Victoria Whalen
The Supply Chain and Climate Change 101
As the years go by, technology advances and global consumerism increases. The global supply chain runs the world and one small disruption in the complex system can shut down an entire economy. As climate change rages on, these disruptions are becoming more frequent while the demand for critical metals, minerals and renewable energy resources increases.
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Climate Misinformation on Social Media 101
As technology has advanced, social media has become the number one way to stay connected and to retrieve information. However, fossil fuel corporations and other climate denying agencies are continuing to use social media as platforms to spread misinformation about climate change. From Facebook to Tik Tok, climate misinformation is becoming so polarizing that often people are confused on what the truth really is.
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Representation Matters: Youth Scientists and Eco/Climate Communicators to Follow
Representation is the key to empowering future generations. To see someone that represents your identity overcome their own challenges can ignite a deep passion for change. Not only that, representation brings together communties of likeminded individuals who now have the support and ressaurance that they need to continue their passions. As the climate crisis rages on, we can take solace in knowing that youth scientists, activists, and climate communicators are advocating for change alongside us. Read through this blog and check out each content creator’s social media platforms. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a like on their posts!
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Infrastructure and Climate Change 101
Throughout history, modern society views infrastructure as the embodiment of development. However, as the climate crisis continues, infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and bridges are collapsing under the increase of frequency and intensity from natural disasters and other weather events. From rising sea levels to intense heat buckling roads, infrastructure is failing to adapt to the climate crisis.
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Earth Month: Youth Scientists & Climate/Eco Communicators You Should Know
In honor of Earth Month, we asked five Youth Scientists and Climate Communicators about how their identities inform their climate and advocacy work. Read their responses below, learn more about them, and follow!
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Mental Health and Climate Change 101
The climate emergency is taking a toll on everyone, especially young people, marginalized communities, and our mental health. We are experiencing increased anxiety and trauma as we grapple with an uncertain future. It’s important to understand that no one is alone in this situation and that activism is a draining passion. Read this latest blog post to learn more about how climate change affects our mental health and learn some strategies to help ease eco-anxiety.
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Women’s Health and Climate Change 101
Climate change is a worldwide issue that affects everyone. However, a growing list of studies and reports are showing that climate change is widening the gender gap with women facing more climate consequences than men.
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Environmental Racism and Climate Change 101
Climate change is a worldwide issue that affects every community. However, due to systemic racism, climate change consequences disproportionately affect Black, Indigenous, and other POC communities first and worst. Environmental racism is another intersection of the climate crisis that can no longer be ignored. Minority and low-income communities are burdened with poor living conditions, contaminated natural resources, and the price of the ongoing climate crisis.
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Electrify the United States Postal Service
The US Postal Service is spending $11.3 billion on over 130,000 gas-powered vehicles, flying in the face of clean energy goals to protect the country from anthropocentric climate change consequences.
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Warming Winters and Climate Change 101
Over the years, the cold season has become shorter and warmer. While some people might enjoy the warmer side of life, the consequences are far-reaching and have set in motion a chain of reactions that have large scale negative impacts on our health, environment, and even business. A question we all can’t stop asking ourselves this time of year. If you have been paying attention to climate trends, you’ve probably noticed our winters have been progressively growing warmer by the year. Winters are warming faster than other seasons across much of the United States and while for some this may come as a welcome surprise, perhaps an opportunity to keep those winter coats and puffer jackets tucked away in the attic for another year, the reality is quite troubling.
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