Motivation for Climate Action

Some Inspiration for Our Climate Action Journeys

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Jun 10, 20236 min read

Some Inspiration for Our Climate Action Journeys

50 plus climate action poems and songs to support us along the way. Recently both the smoke-filled skies and the news, with all its...

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Technical Solutions and Politics Alone Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Jun 1, 20225 min read

Technical Solutions and Politics Alone Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis

We also need to reconnect deeply with nature and our role in caring for it. Learn 7 ways to reconnect with the Web of Life.

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Why I Appreciate Recent Global Climate Commitments Even Though They’re Not Enough

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Dec 3, 20215 min read

Why I Appreciate Recent Global Climate Commitments Even Though They’re Not Enough

Eight Global Climate Actions to Appreciate and Build On in 2022 and Beyond Although the slew of recent global meetings this year hasn’t...

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Don't Lose Heart on Global Climate Action

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Nov 10, 20216 min read

Don't Lose Heart on Global Climate Action

Learn how and why to not lose heart around climate action amidst inadequate global emissions reduction targets.

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Climate Scientists Have Spoken Again and Thankfully I'm both Angry and Scared

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Aug 25, 20214 min read

Climate Scientists Have Spoken Again and Thankfully I'm both Angry and Scared

How I acknowledge and channel my intense emotions into climate action If you are like me, then you’re probably experiencing a mix of...

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Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Aug 11, 20218 min read

Keep It In the Ground

After the latest IPCC report, I am more motivated to keep fossil fuel in the ground. Learn how you can help end the fossil fuel era today.

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Why I'm Optimistic About the Climate Challenge Before Us

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

May 3, 20214 min read

Why I'm Optimistic About the Climate Challenge Before Us

Momentum for action is building around the world In the last few weeks, I’ve felt inspired and hopeful about the growing momentum in...

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Daunted by the Climate Challenge Before Us?

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Apr 14, 20215 min read

Daunted by the Climate Challenge Before Us?

Use your feelings and Dr. Lippitt's model of managing complex change to keep moving forward After recently writing about the world’s...

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How Does the World Get to Net Zero Before 2050?

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Mar 26, 20219 min read

How Does the World Get to Net Zero Before 2050?

Five Roadmaps for Getting There With the world’s countries coming together this fall at the UN Climate Summit (COP26) to revisit and amp...

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Making Sense of the World’s Climate Targets

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Mar 18, 20217 min read

Making Sense of the World’s Climate Targets

Why it’s important to urge our leaders to up their climate commitments. With the next UN Climate Summit coming up this year, you may hear...

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Be Inspired by Today’s Powerful, Young Climate Leaders

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Jan 27, 20213 min read

Be Inspired by Today’s Powerful, Young Climate Leaders

Let the words of Greta Thunberg, Amanda Gorman and other youth leaders guide your climate action. Over the past two years, it’s been...

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Cultivate Gratitude for the Earth to Inspire Climate Action

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Nov 25, 20204 min read

Cultivate Gratitude for the Earth to Inspire Climate Action

A Thanksgiving Earth Contemplation/Meditation As it is Thanksgiving week in the United States, everyone is paying more attention to the...

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It’s Okay to Feel Both Grief and Relief around the Future of the Planet

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Nov 18, 20207 min read

It’s Okay to Feel Both Grief and Relief around the Future of the Planet

Tips for leaning in to these emotions to help you take climate action I didn’t realize how much I was holding my breath until the U.S....

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How to Acknowledge and Work with Your Anxiety about the Future of the Planet

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Nov 4, 20208 min read

How to Acknowledge and Work with Your Anxiety about the Future of the Planet

Tips for Recognizing and Dealing with Eco-Anxiety We live in troubling and uncertain times. There are many reasons to be anxious about...

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Are you Experiencing Eco-Anxiety Triggered by the U.S. Election?

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Oct 29, 20204 min read

Are you Experiencing Eco-Anxiety Triggered by the U.S. Election?

You still have time to make a difference–Vote now. Have you been worrying about the outcome of the election in the U.S.? I sure have....

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Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Apr 22, 20205 min read

Connect with Your Love for the Earth

In honor of Earth Day 2020, I have created an open-eyed guided reflection to support you in experiencing your love for the planet.

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Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Apr 11, 20203 min read

Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown

Many people have a deep sense the world will not be the same when we emerge from our homes. Use your time to envision a regenerative world.

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Get to the Heart of Your Motivation to Act on Climate

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Jan 14, 20204 min read

Get to the Heart of Your Motivation to Act on Climate

Taking action on climate amid our busy lives can be challenging. We need strong motivation to keep at it. Emotions help us do that.

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Yes. You have the Power to Make a Difference on Climate

Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Jan 8, 20204 min read

Yes. You have the Power to Make a Difference on Climate

Learn about the ways you can leverage your power to take impactful climate steps. Given the enormity of the climate crisis, it's natural...

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Krista Kurth, Ph.D.

Nov 29, 20194 min read

Leap In and Change Your Lifestyle

"It is I who must begin," Vaclav Havel states in the first line of his poem of the same name. He issues a clarion call to himself, and...

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