POCKET CLASS: Planetary health is a shared responsibility, but the burden isn’t equal

When you live in a place like Victoria surrounded by old growth forests, sparkling coastlines and abundant fresh water, it can be difficult to sense the urgency in climate action says Assoc. Prof. Wanda Krause, program head for the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program.

“It’s easy to feel safe in a place like this,” she says.

But this Earth Day, she stresses the importance of recognizing the urgency of climate change is dire, and its impacts affect some of us more than others.

She points out that the world’s top 10 emitters produce two-thirds of global emissions — while those who contribute the least, often lower-income countries, suffer the most.

“The beauty of this environment might make people feel like there’s no urgency in pushing for climate action.

“The truth is, not only should we act with urgency, but we also have an even greater moral responsibility to do so.”

In her Pocket Class, she shares some things we can all do right now to help.

 

 

 

 

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