This is not a class, a lecture, or a panel. This is a place for students who are looking for peers who care about these issues and are looking to further their knowledge in the vast and interconnected world of climate change. It’s about making the world a better place through a community of diverse students who are passionate about the many issues climate change presents.

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This week we are talking about consumption and economies:

• Consumer culture and consumption patterns,
• Alternatives to consumption
•  Circular economy

Optional multimedia learning materials:

• Article: How Buying Stuff Drives Climate Change https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2020/12/16/buying-stuff-drives-climate-change/
• Podcast: Bad With Money: It’s Not Just a Few Feet Of Sea Level Rise (aka Climate Change is an Economic Issue) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NUJgfYdsQeR3aov8twbIj?si=KyqxuwPYQjuV3ENfmNz79A