Those awful things are survivable, because we are as INDESTRUCTIBLE as we believe OURSELVES to be.
- John Green, “Looking for Alaska”
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the climate crisis. Just know you are not alone and that it’s up to all of us to help make sure the planet is happy and healthy!
Yale Experts Explain Climate Anxiety - Yale Sustainability
*Disclaimer: I am not a expert in this area but these are ways that i’ve found to help reduce my climate anxiety*
“6 Ways You Can Make a Positive Change in Your Community” - SheShouldRun.Org
Stop using generative AI
According to the MIT Technology Review, 4.4% of the United State’s energy is directed towards AI currently.
According to new projections by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, by 2028 energy consumption of AI could be equivalent to 22% of all United States Households.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute estimates that one large data center can consume up to 5 million gallons per day or as much as a town populated by 10,000 to 50,000 people
Spend more sustainably
Grove.com is a store in which you can purchase products that are vetted against 3,000+ plus ingredients linked to health concerns. Their delivery method is carbon neutral and helps recover plastic in the ocean!
Choose.com allows you analyze your purchases to determine if they are going to an environmental cause. This app is great to become more environmentally conscious about how and where you spend your money.
Gain a green thumb
Plant a tree. Planting a tree is a wonderful way to leave a lasting impact on the earth as well as create a tiny ecosystem for the surrounding creatures.
Start your own garden/ community garden. Planting your own fruits and vegetables can not only benefit your grocery bill but also improve the surrounding soil through with other nutrients.
Start a rain barrel. Rain Barrels are wonderful ways to help gather and save water from rain storms. This water is more nutrient rich when used to water plants and trees. Check your local regulations.
Global News!
Water is a necessary part of life yet, 1 in 3 individuals in the world (2.2 Billion people) lack access to safe drinking water [1]. According to the EPA, each American uses 82 gallons of water per day [2]. We can help preserve the water we still have by turning off the water while we brush our teeth, do dishes and not watering our lawn every day of the week. Let’s make sure everyone has water for years to come.
References:
[1] Yamada, Yosuke et al. “Variation in human water turnover associated with environmental and lifestyle factors.” Science (New York, N.Y.) vol. 378,6622 (2022): 909-915. doi:10.1126/science.abm8668
[2]“Statistics and Facts.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/watersense/statistics-and-facts. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
More than 68,800 Palestinians have been killed, and 170,664 injured, since the start of hostilities on 7 October 2023 following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The actual death toll is likely to be higher as the figure does not account for persons buried under rubble [1]. No one deserves to be killed for existing and this geneocide does not need to continue.
References:
[1]“Fears of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: Un Rights Report | UN News.” United Nations, United Nations, news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166998. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
“The war, which erupted in April 2023, has devastated communities, displaced millions and exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis.[1]” Often times we as a society are so caught up in our own day to day lives that we forget to look out into the world. The war in Sudan has been raging for over 3 years and has displaced over 12 million people.
References:
[1]“Sudan Conflict | | UN News.” United Nations, United Nations, news.un.org/en/focus/sudan-conflict. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.