Climate Action Figures

Meet Ryan Hill: Multi-Talented Teen Activist

In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden introduces Ryan Hill, a 13-year-old environmental activist and multi-talented artist. Ryan shares his experience acting with Joaquin Phoenix, his dedication to protecting monarch butterflies and pangolins, and his award-winning writing on environmental issues. He reflects on the support from his parents and discusses his future goals of using his platform to raise awareness about climate change.

00:00 Welcome to Climate Action Figures
00:33 QuickFix from Lisa at CPAWS
00:52 Meet Ryan: The Multi-Talented Climate Advocate
02:25 Ryan's Acting Experience with Joaquin Phoenix
05:40 Ryan's Deep Connection with Nature
08:37 Raising Monarchs and Protecting Pangolins
13:32 Ryan's Writing Achievements and Future Goals
15:38 Navigating Social Media
17:15 Ryan's Climate Action
19:40 What Gives Ryan Hope

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Join us as we talk with a teacher who works with youth, focussing on sustainable living, environmental education, Project Oasis, and practical climate actions.

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In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden welcomes Dr. Katherine Arbuthnot, Professor Emerita at the University of Saskatchewan and co-founder of EcoStress Sask. Dr. Arbuthnot discusses the widespread anxiety and stress felt by people of all ages over climate change and environmental degradation. She highlights the work of EcoStress Sask, a support group initiative for people to share their feelings about climate change and take collective action. 

00:00 Welcome to Climate Action Figures

00:19 This Week's Quick Fix: Water Conservation Tips

01:20 Introducing Dr. Katherine Arbuthnot: A Pioneer in EcoStress Research

01:32 The Psychological Impact of Climate Anxiety

02:43 EcoStress Sask: A Community for Climate Anxiety Support

04:35 The Power of Collective Action and Support

08:24 Katherine's Unique Approach to Climate Action: Super Slow Fashion

11:17 Hope in the Midst of Climate Anxiety

12:26 Connecting with EcoStress Sask

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Three sharp high school recipients of the Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grant tell us about their project. Tune in for a dose of youth-driven environmental action!

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All the way from rural Quebec, meet a "Raging Granny" who is having a profound influence on her six and eight year-old grandkids!

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A 13 year-old building a robot to clean microplastic out of our waterways? Unbelievable!

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Meet an amazing bunch of high school students and their teacher from Lacombe. What kind of school does these things??
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This episode you  get to meet two more amazing young women from Future Leaders Youth Council!

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Meet these two spirited young women with an eye to the future yet firmly grounded in the realities of today!
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Sophia and Mihir tell us about Canadian Rockies Youth Network.

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