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Prioritize reducing climate change and water consumption

In the West, where fresh water is taken for granted, we are beginning to see the possibility of our water reservoirs depleting. Some states in the USA are already noticing consequences of misusing freshwater, such as California, which hasn’t seen a regular rain for the last four consecutive years (Egan). Many California residents have taken measures to reduce their water… Read more »

Lesson 7 Contemplative Practice- The Unfairness of Climate Change

In lesson seven’s contemplative practice, “Climate Complexity”, the idea of triple inequality stuck with me. This is the idea that those who are least responsible for climate change are the ones hit the hardest by its effects, and then of course these people have the hardest time rebuilding afterwards. This gives a lot of insight to the privilege we have… Read more »