<![CDATA[The Race to save the World - Cimate Activism 101]]>

<![CDATA[The Race to save the World - Cimate Activism 101]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:27:37 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[BE THE MOSQUITO]]>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:13:33 GMThttps://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/cimate-activism-101/be-the-mosquito

There is a famous quote attributed to Dalai Lama. " If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."

Right now, we might be in the greatest fight of our lives: the fight to put a wrench in the systematic destruction of the only planet we've got. And things are stacked against us mere humans. What weight do the actions and words of a single person have when politicians and corporations hold all the power? Especially when the Greater Power they answer to is not God or Gaia or Shiva, or Adonai, or the Prophet, but Cold Hard Cash.

What we wanted to do when making The Race to Save The World, was to call attention to individual human beings who are putting all they've got into this fight. And sure, it looks like they have no power, or so little. And yet, here we are, amplifying their voices. Without their action, there would have been no reaction. So the simple fact that they decided to be the mosquito in the room, and have put themselves at risk of being swatted away by their peer group, their families, and the community at large is just inspiring.

You will never convince a climate denier to use less paper towel, or to recycle, or to stop parrotting that global warming can't possibly be real since it snowed in April. And that's Okay. In fact, one individual's attempt at widening their personal carbon footprint is entirely their prerogative. What is important is the passion and deliberate activism of those who do know that things are getting real. And yes, reducing our personal carbon foot print is commendable. -The Big Polluters are making sure to guilt trip us about that (which is gaslighting 101 but we digress..) But what will make change happen is when everyone (who is NOT a climate denier, and that's about 90% of people) gets involved, gets into the fight with whatever skills and personality that is uniquely theirs. But first, we must believe that the fight is winnable. Because it is. And no, it's not too late. But it will be. Soon. We must remember that our voices together can be very loud. We already know that bad thoughts and ideas spread like viruses, so why not spread good ideas and good thoughts instead? Why not spread art? Why not spread rebellion at every turn? Why not be so annoying in our own inimitable way that they can't deal with us any more. Think millions of mosquitos buzzing together. Now that's power!

And if you think that the sort of change we need is unthinkable, just take a look at the last 12 months. Did you imagine in your wildest dreams the possibility of an entire year without school? Without commute? Without sporting events? Without restaurant dining? But it did happen, nearly overnight.

We say, let's all be like Aji, Amy, Bill, Miriam, Michael in the film. Let's refuse to accept. Let's refuse to get depressed or worse, cynical about the future. Let's be bold, and annoying, and loud, and disobedient. Let's all together put pressure on politicians and corporations to influence the systemic change that is urgently required.

Your buzz is small, tiny mosquito. But your sting is being noticed.

]]><![CDATA[An exciting interview with UK Extinction Rebellion and U.S. climate activists]]>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:17:42 GMThttps://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/cimate-activism-101/an-exciting-interview-with-uk-extinction-rebellion-and-us-climate-activists-in-race-to-save-the-world

Do not miss this exciting discussion with Anna Hyde, Extinction Rebellion Rebel Radio host, and Michal Foster, Abby Brockway and Bill Moyer from the Race to Save the World Film.

Click here to listen to the Rebel Radio Special with Race to Save the World.

It is so interesting to hear climate activists coming from different places, geographically and philosophically, all aiming for a singular result: a profound and rapid halt to the way things are, and where they are headed, in order to slow and reverse climate change.

Anna Hyde, says that we need to know that there is unity in the movement, wether we are in the US, the UK or anywhere else in the world because we need to see, as she puts it, that "we are not alone".

Because, as The Race to Save the World shows, the path to changing the way things are is paved with perils and at times fear, loneliness and alienation.

Abby, Michael and Bill come from very different places, even if they are all from the same area. They are risking different things, and going at it in different ways. There isn't a single way to be an activist, nor is there one way to think about activism. You don't have to be the one who stops a train, or turns off a pipeline, or hinders the movements of an oil rig. But you can, and must, bring your unique talents, your voice, your personality, and your heart to the climate activism movement. But to do so, you must first believe that you can help make a difference.

Bill believes that climate activism will happen in masse by "changing what we think is politically possible" . He believes that "rebellion is a muscle that needs exercising" and that we can all become agents of change. But that first we need to be able to imagine ourselves taking action.

Listen to this fascinating discussion and get inspired! There is a climate organization in your area you can join. Your unique voice and talent are not only needed, they are necessity.

Follow the wild and amazing work of Extinction Rebellion in the UK head right here:

https://www.facebook.com/XRebellionUK/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYThdLKE6TDwBJh-qDC6ICA

]]><![CDATA[April 06th, 2021]]>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:07:27 GMThttps://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/cimate-activism-101/april-06th-2021In this interview, we learn the painful backstory that prompted Mark Hertsgaard to devote his life's work to activism. He is not the only climate activist in the film who voiced the concept that taking action can be an antidote to pessimism and despair.

Mark Hertsgaard is an Independent journalist and the author of seven books that have been translated into sixteen languages, including Bravehearts: Whistle Blowing in the Age of Snowden; HOT: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth; and A Day in the Life: The Music and Artistry of the Beatles.

He has reported from twenty-five countries about politics, culture and the environment for leading outlets, including The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Time, Mother Jones, NPR, the BBC and The Nation, where is the environment correspondent. He lives in San Francisco.

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