Climate change: like a fish
At Interesting London, you can listen to all things interesting. In a move to be more interesting, I’d like to note how climate change is like a fish, or maybe a mob. A CarrotMob to be exact–connecting with purpose.
In July 2008, I spoke at 2gether08 about how climate change is like a fish. One month earlier, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts published a report about The 7 C’s of selling sustainability. Successfully, I scratched my head and thought, “hmmf! Interesting!”; amazed a government-funded agency could impress me. Things like creativity and communication were noted!
Now, climate change is one of the most important issues facing our generation. Why do I have to be put asleep whenever I want to know how and what to do to tackle the seriousness of such an issue? What about meeting people and feeling cool firstly, then gradually moving towards change? Surrounding ourselves with like-minded people who have made the choice to deal with these issues. Changing the way you do business (maybe literally?) takes not only courage and strength, but stability, especially visible in large numbers. Which is why having a support system of encouragement is absolutely necessary.
You can find groups of committed individuals at CRAGs, and just so you know, green men are sexier? If you had a chance to go to the Secret Garden Party 2008, you’ll know what I’m talking about. A growingly environmentally-friendly party, thousands of sexy environmentalists and artists were glistening in British sun during one weekend in July.
Another great thing is the way people connect on and offline. Meetup.com and fb have revoluntionised the way people can connect. Mediums of communications have decreased incredibly and now flashmobs can finally form and create a silent disco! Or a silent disco for climate change. This is what CarrotMobUK has done this week. Changing a central London British pub towards green and connecting people in the process. It’s pretty cool.
So why not get a little sexier this week and sign up to do the Green Thing?
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