Saving the Planet: Intergenerational Climate Action w/ Samuel Rubin & Frances Stewart
"We have to do everything we can to avoid exceeding the 1.5 degrees temperature increase right now. According to the IPCC report, that is projected to happen in less than ten years, if we keep at the current pace. We have to do everything possible to reduce emissions and change the energy supply - it's not too late to save the planet!" ~ Samuel Rubin
That was the message of my conversation with Dr. Frances Stewart and Social Impact Producer Samuel Rubin.
From different generations, Samuel and Frances are deeply involved in climate action. Frances is the co-chair of education for EldersClimateAction.org. Samuel is a Social Impact Producer and Innovation Fellow at CoGenerate, leveraging the power of storytelling to activate and educate audiences for climate action.
Fascinating insights about working across generations, building community, building empathy, recognizing the value of all generations in addressing the climate crisis.
"Many people don't get involved because they are discouraged. They feel like this is a hill we can't climb. But there is so much we can do, if we work together." ~ Frances Stewart
Takeaways and Actions you can take now:
- Look for tax credits and rebates to make homes more energy efficient.
- VOTE!
- Find one or more groups you can work with.
- Email your congresspeople, local representatives, governor, president.
- Join EldersClimateAction.org
- Realize it's not hopeless and you are not powerless
- Visit CanYouHearUs.org & find the Intergenerational Discussion Guide
- GET INVOLVED.
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