What’s so Funny About Climate Change

By Greg Dalton, originally published by Climate One

August 5, 2014

NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.

Image RemovedYoram Bauman co-authored The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change, described by one reviewer as “An Inconvenient Truth meets Peanuts.” His Ph.D. in economics is fodder for some self-deprecating humor about his chosen profession, such as his series of “you might be an economist if…” jokes (“You might be an economist if…you’ve ever gone to a bank in hopes of getting a date”). Bauman joined host Greg Dalton and Free Range Studios co-founder Jonah Sachs to talk about how to tell an inconvenient truth – and get people to listen.

Greg Dalton

Tags: art, climate change, Culture & Behavior, humor

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Christian Sawyer: “The Great Simplification in Action: Building Resilience Through Local Communities”

By Nate Hagens, The Great Simplification

Today, Nate is joined by local organizer and activist Christian Sawyer, to discuss how he’s built a pro-social community in rural Arizona. Christian emphasizes the power of local collaboration and demonstrates how the cultivation of social capital builds resilience in the face of challenges, as well as creates better lives for those who live in the community.

December 23, 2024

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Hope in Turbulent Times: Native Leaders Take the Long View

By Stephanie Woodard, Barn Raiser

Someone once told me in reference to a hurricane in Florida that all over the news you see what a tragedy it is. News shows show the destruction and the horrors. But, this person said, remember to look for the helpers—helping, doing their work. The same is true now. Look for the helpers. They’re doing their work.

December 23, 2024

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The Light in the Darkness

By Zia Gallina, The Subversive Farmer

I light the candles in the dark room as a pledge, to be honest with myself and truthful with others. To do no harm. To create a safe haven, a sanctuary. To stay present. To listen harder. To act with intention. To shine my own light into the darkness no matter how faint it might be.

December 20, 2024