Climate Conversations 21st September 2023

The climate crisis is so big and catastrophic it can be overwhelming. It’s hard to comprehend how something so devastating is allowed to continue unchecked. The news carries stories of disasters, record-breaking weather and the signs of climate change are showing up everywhere. For some of us, this means it’s never far from our thoughts. At the same time, everyone around us seems to be carrying on with life as usual as if nothing was wrong. It’s disorienting and alienating. We can feel like we’re alone.

This dissonance between what we know and feel, and most people around us are responding to the crisis is the topic of this week’s conversation. We’ll be talking about our own experiences and feelings, and looking at what psychologists have to say about the situation to see if that helps us to understand.