How can "one green thing" keep us engaged in climate action? with Heather White

With more than 20 years of experience in environmental policy and law and nonprofit management, Heather White writes, researches, and speaks about the mental health impacts of the climate crisis. She's a frequent spokesperson in the national media on climate, environment, and sustainability. She also founded a nonprofit organization OneGreenThing, to tackle eco-anxiety through joyful daily action to create the necessary cultural shift to scale climate solutions. In our conversation, Heather shares her personal story of what brought her into this work, and offers practical tips for staying meaningfully engaged, reminding us that our efforts have "compound interest" that build power and momentum collectively. Learn more about her at https://www.heatherwhite.com/, and check out her books: Eco-Anxiety: Saving Our Sanity, Our Kids, and Our Future (September 24, 2024), 60 Days to A Greener Life (April 9, 2024) and One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet (2022). They have received significant national media attention. From K-12 schools to major research universities to Fortune 500 companies, these books have inspired environmental action to protect our shared future.