This post was originally published on 23rd February 2017 and was fully updated and republished on 10th February 2019. You’ve heard it all before. Walk to work. Turn off the lights. Take a reusable coffee cup. Avoid palm oil. Don’t leave the tap...
You know the phrase ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’?
I really like that saying. And I think it’s a good attitude for facing climate change. Climate change is undoubtedly horrifying – but if we do it right, addressing it will actually make the world much more fair, more healthy and more happy.
There’s an epic opportunity nestled within the crisis. We need to have a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity to grasp that opportunity.
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