Transitioning to local activism
I’ve been a climate activist for about seven years, and most of my work has focused on creating online content. Recently, I’ve decided to transition to local, in-person activism because it feels more connected, sustainable, and regenerative. Between bots, AI, advertising, and the constant glare of screens, the online world has started to feel overwhelming.
I seem to be on a similar path as many other activists. After years of intense effort, watching many policymakers fall short of the scale of action needed while global consumption and energy use continue to rise, I want to focus more on what’s within my control, including connecting with the land and local community.
This shift feels like a form of acceptance, an ongoing process of moving through climate grief. I’ll still post occasionally, and I hope this website, alongside the work of activists around the world, helps shift society toward a more respectful relationship with the natural world - one that supports our health, safety, and survival.
Climate activism is a slow process, and I assume that over time more people will feel inspired to join the movement, push for stronger protections from policymakers, and collectively move toward more sustainable ways of living.
Many aspects of our current society encourage short-term thinking, distraction, high consumption, and disconnection from the natural world so my concern is that our behavior won’t shift in time. If our current trajectory continues, local communities may become increasingly important for meeting basic needs.
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