Welcome to a journal of
Pacific Northwest Climate Awareness
Beyond Fear
PHOTO CREDIT: CAROL HIGHMAN on unsplash
By Katherine Alperin, 3/19/25
Traditional environmentalist values and media manipulation have fueled widespread climate anxiety, placing the burden of action on individuals while corporations continue to bypass the triple bottom line by prioritizing profits over sustainable and equitable solutions. This imbalance fosters disillusionment, as people grapple with a crisis that feels beyond their control. Instead of clinging to outdated narratives emphasizing personal sacrifice and a dystopian future, it’s time to reframe climate action–one that prioritizes innovation over guilt.
Hostile Government Takeover
Even though we are standing at the edge of a cliff, a viral Hostile Government Takeover song is letting us know that we are not alone with a bit of humor, reminding us to take it easy. Personal resilience tips and self-acknowledging our struggles can help to name the fears that we are experiencing in these chaotic times. I cannot even believe its only February 20, 2025, just one month after Inauguration Day.
Our motivation to work in environmental advocacy
“Greenland, Boat Beside Iceberg” 2018. Photo by Hubert Neufeld on Unsplash
My favorite holiday is New Year's Day.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition at my house.
Hurricanes, and our digital stimulation
In today's world, every glance at social media or news outlets reveals alarming headlines about climate disasters. This year’s hurricane season has been particularly brutal, with storms like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton causing unprecedented destruction across the southeastern United States. These back-to-back hurricanes come on the heels of climate scientists reporting that this summer was the hottest on record, raising urgent concerns about the impact of climate change.
