Nobody likes being conned. If you want to pull someone out of a climate misinformation rabbit hole, shouting facts at them won't work. @naomioreskes.bsky.social shares her battle-tested approach to exposing propaganda by asking one simple question: Who actually profits from our believing this lie?
Renewable energy is officially the cheapest source of power —and the fossil fuel industry is terrified. Is this oil's last gasp? @naomioreskes.bsky.social breaks down the global energy transition that Big Oil can't stop, no matter how hard they try. 🌍⚡ @fisherdanar.bsky.social
Is America repeating authoritarian history? Harvard historian discusses how current attacks on American science map cleanly onto dangerous patterns of the past. We aren't just fighting for the planet; we're fighting for the truth. Watch the new episode! @fisherdanar.bsky.social
Climate anxiety and despair freeze us—but appropriate anger makes us move. @fisherdanar.bsky.social and @naomioreskes.bsky.social discuss how it's time to stop looking for comfort, embrace the indignation, and channel that energy into real action. Go watch the full episode! 💥
@adamconover.net shares his everyday approach to systemic change: wake up, take care of your people, pick one local action, and repeat. That is the literal mechanism behind every single historical victory. What’s your micro-action for today? @fisherdanar.bsky.social
Climate doomscrolling got you down? We teamed up with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE to spotlight young creators bringing fun, informative climate content and solutions. Meet the next generation of climate creators! @harvardcchange.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
Drop the fantasy: National leaders are not coming to hand-deliver solutions to your neighborhood. Real political infrastructure is built by regular people showing up. What local group are you showing up for? #BeTheChange #GrassrootsPower #ClimateOptimism@adamconover.net @fisherdanar.bsky.social
How do we build political pressure and resist the siren's call of the algorithms competing for our attention? The AO Podcast is back (now in partnership with @piqueaction.bsky.social). I spoke with comedian and organizer @adamconover.net and the conversation is 🔥 🔥 youtu.be/4zuuNdojn3A?...
Why the System Wants You Doomscrolling (And How to Take Back Your Power) | Apocalyptic Optimist
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We spoke with @adamconover about why the system wants you doomscrolling (and how to take back your power). @apocalypticoptimist Comment POD, if you want the whole convo!
I've got two new episodes of the Apocalyptic Optimist Podcast are in production with @piqueaction.bsky.social featuring the inimitable @naomioreskes.bsky.social and @adamconover.net. Stay tuned for these amazing conversations #ComingSoon 🔥🤩🔥
Let nature’s resilience be an inspiration! Every challenge presents an opportunity.
Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)@fisherdanar.bsky.social · last yr.I got to revisit this tree and the neighborhood in Altadena during our visit to LA. What a difference 5 months (and a bunch of rain) make!
With all these amazing comments and suggestions, it almost seems like there’s an audience for my idea of a podcast and/or series on apocalyptic optimism…🤔 @piqueaction.bsky.social
Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)@fisherdanar.bsky.social · last yr.I put together a curated list of books to nurture your apocalyptic optimism. It includes the amazing books by @jeffgoodell.bsky.social @mattywin.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social & Kim Stanley Robinson (naturally) Check out the full list here: shepherd.com/best-books/n...
Esteban is so funny!
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE@harvardcchange.bsky.social · last yr.Introducing the Climate Creators to Watch in 2025! youtube.com/shorts/7_uEo... We joined @piqueaction.bsky.social to uplift the voices that are telling stories that inspire us all to build a cleaner and healthier future. #ClimateCreators25
The 2025 Climate Creators to Watch list has arrived! This year's creators bring fun, informative climate content through sports, skits, music, design, social media and more. Give your algorithm a makeover by checking out the list! www.climatecreatorstowatch.com #ClimateCreators2025
Climate shocks -> progress on climate?
Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist)@fisherdanar.bsky.social · 2y agoMy TED Talk on Saving Ourselves is OUT! Tune in to learn why we ALL need to be apocalyptic optimists: Prepared for the climate shocks that are coming and ready to rally as activists, disruptors, and bridge-builders to save ourselves from the climate crisis. go.ted.com/danarfisher
