
Are you a Lurker?… plus an Update from STS & Lighthouse
About this episode
Emma returns post-surgery with updates on Straight Talking Sustainability (STS) and Lighthouse Sustainability. She addresses current sustainability fatigue and the importance of moving beyond passive "lurking" online to taking action. The episode previews upcoming guests, reflects on the impact of community support and trainer development at Lighthouse, and shares ways listeners can get involved and stay motivated.
Sustainability Fatigue & The Need for Action
- Many feel despair and fatigue about climate discourse right now (01:15).
- Emma Berlow calls out the issue of “lurking” on social media instead of participating and emphasizes that wars are not won by lurking (04:22).
- Upcoming episodes will tackle climate denial and focus on building resilience and collective action (03:05, 03:28).
Exciting Guest Line-Up
- Louise Rehbinder (COO, Exponential Roadmap Initiative) to discuss the revised 5 Pillars model (episode 68 referenced) (05:28).
- Sarah Mukherjee (CEO, ISEP, formerly IEMA) shares results from the State of the Environment Survey and job market trends (06:38).
- Jo Alexander, who transitioned from fossil fuels to sustainability (07:11).
- Rob Hopkins to discuss his book How to Fall in Love with the Future and potential for a podcast book list (08:05).
- Jessica Riches, aka the OnlyFans climate change creator, on reaching new audiences with climate messaging (08:52).
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