The Yikes Podcast

Discussing the climate crisis, racism, systems of oppression and more to help guide you to meaningful and intersectional action. Sharing as activists.

TypeResource

LanguagesEnglish

People & orgsJo Becker Mikaela Loach

Topics∼ 30 minutes ∼ 30 minutes All Major Platforms+9All Major Platforms BIPOC Climate Justice Climate Justice, Exploitation & People Exploitation & People Individual Climate Action Irregular Irregular Women

Year2020

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About The Yikes Podcast

Co-hosts Michaela Loach and Josephine Becker explore all things that make them go yikes in their podcast. They discuss the climate crisis, racism, systems of oppression and more to help guide you to meaningful and intersectional action. They take the frustration, anxiety and sadness they experience living in the world as activists and turn it into meaningful ,solutions-driven actions towards a better future. Do you ever find yourself saying 'YIKES' about things happening in the world? Climate Change, Human Rights and the messiness of everything going on at the moment can be really overwhelming BUT we want to provide a space to chat about these things and find hope in the midst of it all. Follow us on Instagram! @theyikespodcast @mikaelaloach @treesnpeace @finlaymowat

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Climate actions

Steps this helps you take.

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:)
Pressure politicians to take action
Use this link: https://www.tfca.earth/int#politics
Support local climate strikes
Supporting local climate strikes is a low hanging fruit to start your climate activist journey. In 2019 Fridays for future strikes increased global awareness of climate change, pressured governments to act, empowered youth activism, influenced climate policies, and created a worldwide movement for climate action. Even though it feels like it has died down a bit, it is more important than ever, and the activism forms have evolved. It is also a great way to meet other climate-concerned individuals.
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.