Politics and Eco-Anxiety: Can We Find Common Ground?
But I think if you, Clover and what you're doing with force of nature, can acknowledge it- not run away from that anxiety but channel it in ways that, for each individual, allow them to go from anxiety to agency, then there's something that you have uniquely powerful within your hands.
Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis and the political gridlock that seems to accompany it? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Force of Nature', host Clover Hogan tackles the thorny issue of eco-anxiety and its roots in modern politics. Clover dives deep into how political actions—or inactions—have escalated the climate crisis, leaving many of us feeling powerless and anxious about the future.
She sits down with Colombe Cahen-Salvador, co-founder of ATLAS, to discuss whether politicians are actually contributing to our sense of political disengagement. Colombe doesn't hold back, questioning why older generations dominate political power while younger voices struggle to be heard. Clover also chats with Jeremy Oppenheim, founder of SYSTEMIQ, about the challenges and opportunities in finding a global consensus on climate action.
Through candid conversations with young people worldwide, this episode highlights the urgent need for a unified vision to tackle climate change. If you've ever felt that your anxiety about the climate is going unnoticed, this episode offers a fresh perspective and actionable insights. Tune in to learn how you can turn your eco-anxiety into meaningful action and join a community striving for change.