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Tag Archives: activism

On the Amazon fires – and on having the discussions that really matter
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September 13, 2019 by Cláudia

When I came across the news of the Amazon forest fires, I was barely moved. I saw it on my …
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Category: climate change | Tags: activism, amazon, anxiety, capitalism, climate activism, climate justice, deforestation, environment, government, indigenous, zero waste
How to be an ally
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August 22, 2019 by Cláudia

When dealing with discrimination and marginalized groups, whether we are talking about sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia etc. etc., if we …
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Category: humanity | Tags: activism, advice, advocate, ally, black feminism, discrimination, diversity, equality, feminism, human rights, human rights activism, LGBT rights, racism, white privilege
Forget shorter showers – seriously
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July 5, 2019 by Cláudia

About two years ago, my objective was to turn my life as eco-friendly as possible – avoiding plastic, eating plant-based, …
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Category: environment | Tags: activism, anti-capitalism, capitalism, climate activism, climate change, climate crisis, direct action, environmentalism, extinction rebellion, green, green new deal, politics, systemic change, zero waste
2019 – Time to get our act together.
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February 7, 2019 by Cláudia

Last week I went to an event called La Nuit des Idées (The night of ideas) hoping to hear some …
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Category: climate change | Tags: activism, carbon emissions, climate activism, climate justice, climate science, environment, government, humanity, politics, protest, science, social justice, social movement, social problems
What’s so bad about being a radical?
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July 14, 2018 by Cláudia

We live in radical times. Inequalities are poignant, resources have been used and abused, biodiversity is being lost at such …
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Category: better world | Tags: activism, capitalism, change, climate change, degrowth, economic system, environment, future, hope, humanity, radicalism, social justice, social movement, sustainability
I’ve changed my mind – consumers cannot change the world (alone)
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May 11, 2018 by Cláudia

In the past couple of years, I’ve been mostly focused on the environmental, social and health problems related to our …
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Category: better world | Tags: activism, capitalism, consumer, consumerism, corporations, ecology, environment, fair trade, human rights, multinationals, naomi klein, pollution, slavery, zero waste
How can I shine a light in dark times? – a note on patience
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September 13, 2017 by Cláudia

You cannot hate, argue, reason, fight, complain or yell at a dark room enough to illuminate it. Only by shinning …
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Category: personal development | Tags: activism, anger, beliefs, coexistence, communication, environment, freedom of speech, hate-speech, humanity, modern world, opinions, tolerance, values, veganism