#24 | Can shame be productive?

The Tea on Sustainable Living

Feb 28 2023 • 34 mins

Feeling a bit uncomfortable after seeing the word “shame” in the episode title? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we try and work through some difficult emotions as we explore our own shame, guilt, frustration, and anger when it comes to climate action. We also discuss the role wealth plays in climate change, holding yourself accountable, and why it’s hard to make changes despite having so much information.

Can shame and guilt be useful drivers of climate action? Or should we stick with the more moderate approach we normally advocate for? It’s a tough one!

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

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Links and resources:

Article | How the World’s Richest People Are Driving Global Warming
Article | The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions
Article | Climate crisis: Two years of vegan living cancelled out by one long-haul flight, study suggests
Article | The evolution of carbon footprint measurement - ClimateTrade
Article | WE QUIT - Extinction Rebellion UK
Documentary | The True Cost
Instagram | Aja Barber: the shein convo could use a bit of shame
Video | Leena Norms: Lies you’re told about spending in your twenties
Video | Anaya Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action
Website | Gretchen Rubin: Four tendencies quiz

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