Coco's Fire: Changing Climate Anxiety into Climate Action

Coco's Fire transforms climate anxiety into action through an empowering children's story, supported by experts and benefiting climate research.

TypeResource

People & orgsJeremy D. Wortzel Lena K. Champlin

TopicsChildren

Year2021

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About Coco's Fire: Changing Climate Anxiety into Climate Action

Climate Change can be scary, so talking to children about this topic in a way that is both honest and empowering is important. Join Coco the squirrel and her dad on their quest to stop climate change, and watch as her worries transform into the very thing that inspires her. This book offers a model conversation written by mental health professionals and environmental scientists for how to have “The Climate Talk” with children. Additionally, 65% of the proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to support research about Climate Change and mental health.

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Join climate activist groups
Joining a climate activist group is one of the most effective climate actions. Unlike voting for climate-focused parties, climate activist groups try to accelerate political action by putting pressure on leaders. Sometimes it can feel that climate activist groups want to "take something away" from people. The truth is, they follow the scientific consensus and try to find ways to avoid the worst effects of climate change (which will derail the global economy and life as we know it if we don't act). When you look closely, many of the sustainable alternatives needed for a sustainable and just world like great public transport everywhere, long-distance high-speed trains, heat pumps or even bike friendly cities will improve the life for everyone. Just and fair also means that these changes are made step by step and with low income households and rural areas in mind. They will most likely get more support. There are multiple activism groups to choose from. Some try to disrupt the status quo, some create momentum via political advocacy campaigns or referenda and others try to increase dialogue or try to advance climate solutions on a community level, many have a specific focus like mobility or climate action. ALL of the groups are useful and move the needle in important ways. Choose your pick:)
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Talk about climate action & sustainability with your friends and communities
Sharing your sustainability and climate action journey is very powerful. Studies show that when one home installs solar panels, their direct neighbours are more likely to also install solar panels. Especially people that trust you are likely to adopt habits and practices of you and vice versa. This is huge. Simply share your positive experiences with sustainable alternatives, your struggle and fear about the climate crisis. No need to directly convince people. Sharing your feelings and positive stories is often enough to spark action in others.

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Coco's Fire: Changing Climate Anxiety into Climate Action

About Coco's Fire: Changing Climate Anxiety into Climate Action

Join climate activist groups

Switch to or choose a career in climate

Talk about climate action & sustainability with your friends and communities

The power of individual action and who should fix it.