Psychotherapist Rosemary Randell has put together a series of six short videos on how we respond to the climate crisis emotionally. She talks about disavowal and the feelings associated with climate distress. She considers emotions around grief, how to support others and the extremes of hope and despair. She concludes by discussing the “climate journey”.
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REAL Sustainability takes a look at The Climate Assembly UK report The Path to Net Zero. The citizens’ assembly was commissioned in 2019 by politicians to consider how to achieve net zero by 2050. It strongly supported the principles of education and fairness. Recommendations considered travel, home, food and land use, goods, power generation, GHG removal and COVID-19 recovery.
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John Fullerton joined nRhthym for a webinar to discuss the regenerative economy. John is the founder of The Capital Institute and architect of Regenerative Economics. He discusses some of the eight core principles. Human society is a living system; we need an economy that behaves like a living system. He gives insight into his influences and the importance of self-reflection.
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion (XR), the mass activist movement focusing on the Climate and Ecological Emergency (CEE), is back on the streets. The focus is on the CEE Bill. XR is also launching Money Rebellion and Small Business Resistance. There are Rebellions in London, Cardiff and Manchester plus a multitude of local actions. Post-COVID, XR urges the government to Build Back Better.
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The Climate and Ecological Bill was tabled in parliament by Green MP Caroline Lucas on 2 September 2020. The draft bill was launched as a grassroots campaign led by members of Extinction Rebellion and Big Ask campaign. Its focus is a 1.5oC target, consideration of all emissions (include international), conservation and restoration as well as a Citizens’ Assembly with powers.
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