I loved the two diagrams next to each other showing the difference between global and personal. Also, good ideas for how to talk with and convince people that do not belong to traditional environmentalist groups, that this is important for them too was very helpful.
Thanks Kalle! I was surprised no one has made the global/personal comparison before (that I’ve seen). Glad you found that and the conversation guide useful!
Thanks so much Kimberly. I fully acknowledge my individual impact as one of the 10% and I am making choices to not fly, as you taught me in your book. However, my husband doesn't see it the same way. His reasoning is that the flight will still take off, with or without me. Other than the fact that I am "role modelling" restraint and dedication to my personal footprint, what else can I say?
Hi Pia, thanks for your comment and thanks for taking high-impact climate action! I really like the answer from "Let's talk aviation" guide by the We Stay on the Ground campaign: "Supply depends on demand. The reason that the number of departures has increased is that
there has been demand for more flights. Now that demand is decreasing, fewer planes will be
This might be a case though where data are not the thing standing in the way, and it may be more productive to ask questions about what your husband values about flying, and see where there are opportunities to honor those values and meet important priorities without flying. Lots of good advice on empathetic conversations in the guide linked above. Good luck!
Thank you for this. It's weird to think combined my partner snd I are in thr global 10%!! Totally changes my perspective. We eat whole foods plant based and most of that is food grown within 20km. I didnt have children. The big one for me is flying. I live in different country than my family and my mom isnt well so I am doing long haul trips (15 hrs) about 3 to 4x a year now, when it used to be once every 2 years. I am privileged to be able to visit my mom in this transitional time, but I'm very aware of my impact. Are there any real offsetting programs? Once my mom dies I wont be doing those trips.
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for reading, I love hearing when perspectives change! :)
I'm so sorry to hear your mom isn't well. That sounds incredibly hard. Honestly if I were you, I would focus on spending quality time with her. When you have the bandwidth, you can think about expanding your fabulous climate action to some of your remaining Climate Superpowers (role model, investor, professional, citizen). I do not recommend offsets, they simply don't work. Another option is "The Future Box", saving up money to decarbonize your own emissions, or to donate to a climate charity (without trying to compensate tons, rather to amplify important work). I wish you all the best for this challenging chapter.
I loved the two diagrams next to each other showing the difference between global and personal. Also, good ideas for how to talk with and convince people that do not belong to traditional environmentalist groups, that this is important for them too was very helpful.
Thanks Kalle! I was surprised no one has made the global/personal comparison before (that I’ve seen). Glad you found that and the conversation guide useful!
Thank you. Wise words and a great collection of ideas for encouraging people to keep going when things are looking difficult.
Thank you Cindy, I’m glad to hear you found encouragement. Thanks for being here! 💚
Thanks so much Kimberly. I fully acknowledge my individual impact as one of the 10% and I am making choices to not fly, as you taught me in your book. However, my husband doesn't see it the same way. His reasoning is that the flight will still take off, with or without me. Other than the fact that I am "role modelling" restraint and dedication to my personal footprint, what else can I say?
Hi Pia, thanks for your comment and thanks for taking high-impact climate action! I really like the answer from "Let's talk aviation" guide by the We Stay on the Ground campaign: "Supply depends on demand. The reason that the number of departures has increased is that
there has been demand for more flights. Now that demand is decreasing, fewer planes will be
departing, although in the short term this may mean half-full planes taking off." (Source: https://westayontheground.org/lets-talk-aviation/)
If you want the hardcore study here it is: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030626191930580X
This might be a case though where data are not the thing standing in the way, and it may be more productive to ask questions about what your husband values about flying, and see where there are opportunities to honor those values and meet important priorities without flying. Lots of good advice on empathetic conversations in the guide linked above. Good luck!
Thank you for this. It's weird to think combined my partner snd I are in thr global 10%!! Totally changes my perspective. We eat whole foods plant based and most of that is food grown within 20km. I didnt have children. The big one for me is flying. I live in different country than my family and my mom isnt well so I am doing long haul trips (15 hrs) about 3 to 4x a year now, when it used to be once every 2 years. I am privileged to be able to visit my mom in this transitional time, but I'm very aware of my impact. Are there any real offsetting programs? Once my mom dies I wont be doing those trips.
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for reading, I love hearing when perspectives change! :)
I'm so sorry to hear your mom isn't well. That sounds incredibly hard. Honestly if I were you, I would focus on spending quality time with her. When you have the bandwidth, you can think about expanding your fabulous climate action to some of your remaining Climate Superpowers (role model, investor, professional, citizen). I do not recommend offsets, they simply don't work. Another option is "The Future Box", saving up money to decarbonize your own emissions, or to donate to a climate charity (without trying to compensate tons, rather to amplify important work). I wish you all the best for this challenging chapter.
Thanks for the flying pie chart. I always have this conversation with my friends in Romania too. I just shared your newsletter on fb.
Thanks so much for sharing Radu!