February Climate Roundup: In defense of hope

I listened in on a panel on climate writing, and an audience member asked the writers to weigh in on what author Jenny Offill calls the obligatory note of hope. The writers on the panel agreed: they see neither hope nor the obligation to offer it. I disagree. As I've often said, learning more about… Continue reading February Climate Roundup: In defense of hope

Philly Thrive prepares for its next environmental campaign: keep history from repeating

"Welcome to our virtual teach-in," said a young woman wearing glasses and cat ears. A member of Philly Thrive and co-presenter of the August 2020 teach-in, Sanija-Lanea Aikens introduced herself from a tiny rectangle at the top of a presentation slide. "Social distancing can be a real pain, but the benefit is we get to… Continue reading Philly Thrive prepares for its next environmental campaign: keep history from repeating