Climate Change Community Activist – Kaat Vander Straeten

Even though the science behind climate change could not be clearer, confusion about the evidence and tangible actions we can take lingers on. In this episode, Kaat Vander Straeten joins us to help clarify and give us some concrete steps we can take in our lives to address this ‘predicament’—as she calls it. Among other things, Kaat is a lead coordinator of EnergizeWayland, an associate member of the Wayland Energy and Climate Committee, and a coordinator for the Wayland Climate Mobilization (aka MOB). In this enlightening discussion, Kaat brings in more than a decade of experience and draws on insights from systems theory. We cover topics such as empowering people, regenerative living, and culture work to name a few. If you are like me and have been paying attention to this topic but are still waiting for a final push to do something at the local level, this episode is a must listen.

Helpful Links:

•MassEnergize: https://massenergize.org/
•Transition Wayland: https://blog.transitionwayland.org/
•EnergizeWayland: https://blog.transitionwayland.org/category/energize/
•Wayland Energy and Climate Committee: https://www.wayland.ma.us/energy-and-climate-committee
•Joanne Baron - https://www.instagram.com/liveinwayland/


Music:

Theme music by Moshun; “Evolving Raindrops Ambiance” by Speedenza; “Soft Piano Loop 2” by ispeakwaves; “determined” by ShadyDave; “Warm Acoustic Music” by PapaninKasettrat; “Free Music Background Loop 001” by Slaking_97; “Inspiring Dramatic Beat #7” by tyops; Background music from www.pixabay.com