The Best Climate Speeches EVER Climcon 2022-04-18 | This video features the best climate speeches that have ever been given and breaks down what makes them great, while also mentioning things that could be improved uponSubscribe for more sustainability content: youtube.com/channel/UCufwEATZT7-dkPWttigw8RQ?sub_confirmation=1Share this video with a friend: youtu.be/CYTNUSWfQ98Let’s connect:Instagram – /aidan.mockTwitch – hermit11362Twitter – @aidanmockLinkedIn – /aidanmockTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:25 David Attenborough2:06 Yeb Sano4:01 Leonardo DiCaprio6:55 Mia Mottley10:20 Greta Thunberg12:41 Vanessa Nakate15:50 Outro
Managing eco-anxiety and depression as an activist Climcon 2022-06-07 | In this video, I talk about about my struggles with eco-anxiety, climate anxiety, and depression. I share some tips and tools that I've used to manage my mental health while organizing as a climate activist. These tips may be helpful for others who are struggling mentally while fighting for social change.Subscribe for more sustainability content: youtube.com/channel/UCufwEATZT7-dkPWttigw8RQ?sub_confirmation=1Share this video with a friend: youtu.be/yZJSRAav1s8Let’s connect: Instagram – aidan.mock Twitch – hermit11362 Twitter – @aidanmockA link to the practices from The Work that Reconnects: workthatreconnects.org/resources/practicesOfficial website for plum village: plumvillage.orgTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:56 Part 1 - Disappointment with the world1:54 Circles of control, influence, and concern (Tool)2:38 Don’t read all the news (Tip)3:40 Part 2 – Growing into activism3:44 Surround yourself with like-minds (Tip)4:23 Work That Reconnects (Tool)6:23 Plum Village Tradition (Tool)8:18 Part 3 – Devastation (tw: suicidal ideation, depression)11:41 Get professional help (Tool)12:38 Have an identity outside of climate change (Tip)13:19 Step back if needed (Tip)14:38 Be kind (Tip)15:29 Part 4 – Moving forward 15:48 You will change (Tip)16:35 OutroClimate change icon used in the cover image was created by Freepik - Flaticon
Can I fix climate change in ONE try? Climcon 2022-05-07 | In this video, I attempt to solve climate change in one try by playing a game created by the Financial Times. I have to make the correct choices to save the planet from a warming future and achieve net zero by 2050!Subscribe for more sustainability content: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufwEATZT7-dkPWttigw8RQ?sub_confirmation=1Share this video with a friend: youtu.be/0RVLl5rUcX4Let’s connect:Instagram – /aidan.mockTwitch – hermit11362Twitter – @aidanmockTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:32 Choosing an advisor1:06 Round 13:28 Round 24:09 Round 35:06 Results5:59 Outro
Why IPCC reports arent useful Climcon 2022-04-29 | In this video, I share about why I don't find IPCC reports on climate change particularly useful or helpful, and then I outline the 1 thing I think they are actually useful for.Subscribe for more sustainability content: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufwEATZT7-dkPWttigw8RQ?sub_confirmation=1Share this video with a friend: youtu.be/vKurhSpziSELet’s connect:Instagram – /aidan.mockTwitch – hermit11362Twitter – @aidanmockTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:00 #1: It's not written for most people1:22 #2: It doesn't say anything new2:49 #3: It doesn't address a real need4:03 What it is useful for (part 1)4:59 What it is useful for (part 2)5:34 Outro
Want to make SUSTAINABILITY your career? WATCH THIS Climcon 2022-04-04 | This video covers key tips for how to break into the sustainability industry, whether you're a young professional or looking for a career switch.Subscribe for more sustainability content: youtube.com/channel/UCufwEATZT7-dkPWttigw8RQ?sub_confirmation=1Share this video with a friend: youtu.be/2wjTV9AediULet’s connect:Instagram – /aidan.mockTwitch – hermit11362Twitter – @aidanmockLinkedIn – /aidanmockMedia content used:Video of forest by Ruvim Miksanskiy: pexels.com/video/video-of-forest-1448735Video of farming by Tom Fisk: pexels.com/video/a-farming-equipment-at-work-1649831Video of fishfarms by Ho Truong: pexels.com/video/aerial-view-of-fishing-farms-6154823Video of touchscreen by Tima Miroshnichenko: pexels.com/video/man-using-a-touchscreen-monitor-7579959Video of dam by CityXcape : pexels.com/video/drone-footage-of-power-plant-dam-6132733Video of typing by Carlos Arribas: pexels.com/video/person-typing-946146Video of worker by Mikael Blomkvist: pexels.com/video/a-construction-worker-putting-on-goggles-8963855Video of writing by Pavel Danilyuk: pexels.com/video/women-studying-studying-at-home-4017224Whoosh sound: ID 89216719 © Oleksandr Koltsov | Dreamstime.comWaterfall sound: freesoundslibrary.com/waterfall-soundsCo2 photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.comPaddy field photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.comMoney grow photo created by jcomp - www.freepik.comPaper vector created by pikisuperstar - www.freepik.comVoluntary photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Climate Concerned 13: How to be a Great Climate Ally Climcon 2020-02-08 | Ever wondered how you could best contribute to the movement? Wonder no more.
Climate Concerned 12: Flying for Leisure is Climate Injustice Climcon 2020-02-02 | Flying is a tricky topic given the climate crisis - should we continue to fly even when we know it harms the planet? I share my thoughts in this video!
Climate Concerned 11: Questions to Save the World Climcon 2020-01-24 | What kind of questions should we be asking business and political leaders? Jump to 4:05 if you've already seen the first part of the video!
Climate Concerned 10: Practices to deal with climate anxiety Climcon 2020-01-18 | Many of my friends struggle with climate anxiety. While therapy and individual-focused responses are OK, I feel that they may be insufficient in the long run. I offer some pair-based practices drawing from the Work That Reconnects that have been helpful for me in dealing with climate anxiety and general burnout.
Climate Concerned 9: The Australian bushfires, Singapore, and how theyre connected Climcon 2020-01-08 | I share my thoughts about the Australian bush fires, how Singapore plays a part in fueling the catastrophe, and what we can do about it.NYT article with donation outlets here: nytimes.com/2020/01/06/world/australia/help-australia-fires.html
Climate Concerned 8: Living in a world of a thousand cuts Climcon 2019-06-01 | How do we live in peace and work with grace in a world that's filled with environmental destruction and pain? I share some of my thoughts here.
Climate Concerned 7: Economic growth and the end of humanity Climcon 2019-05-20 | In this video, I talk about why Singapore (and every other country, really) must choose between economic growth or environmental wellbeing - and why it cannot have both
Climate Concerned 6: What does an environmentalist look like? Climcon 2018-07-28 | Tired of the over-used stereotype of environmentalists being tree-hugging animal lovers, I review what some of my favourite environmentalist do and stick it to the haters.
Climate Concerned 5: Is Thanos right about climate change? Climcon 2018-05-26 | In this episode, I explore whether Thanos' motivation to undertake genocide is reasonable from an ecological perspective. I also consider other possible options that Thanos could have pursued and give the historical background of Thanos' thinking on earth (Malthusianism).
Climate Concerned 4: Thinking about Singapores carbon tax (Part 2) Climcon 2018-03-18 | In this video, I address 2 objections to the carbon tax that critics of the tax could raise. I also talk to the fans of the carbon tax and those who think it doesn't go far enough and give my thoughts on both of these perspectives.
Climate Concerned 3: Thinking about Singapores carbon tax (Part 1) Climcon 2018-03-01 | I share my thoughts on the recently announced carbon tax and talk about why it's necessary even though it sucks!
Climate Concerned 2: Buy less stuff, eat more plants, say no to kids! Climcon 2017-08-10 | In this video, I talk about lowering consumption, switching to a plant based diet, and having fewer children as potential actions to fight climate change. I also parody a musical, hold up several unrelated objects, and wear a hat.
Climate Concerned 1: Why Climate Change Matters For Singapore Climcon 2017-08-05 | Do you know what the three most significant threats that climate change poses to Singapore are? I didn't really understand them either until I started looking into this topic; the answers are probably not what you expect!List of sources: drive.google.com/file/d/0B-1DvdPfpuekVVFac3N6WE8wSGM/view?usp=sharing
