Kids are worried about the climate crisis, and concerned about many of the creatures with whom we share our home. As a parent or caregiver, you may be fielding questions, fears, and anxiety, and wondering how to help them cope. One important tool for coping with our climate grief, fears, and anxiety is taking action. (True for parents and caregivers too!) We're inspired by the passion and care of these two girls.
Read MoreWe are so incredibly honored to have our director Winona Bateman be part of this international cohort of Climate Parent Fellows!
Read MoreIn Montana this summer, we've been experiencing an extended heat wave, severe drought, and smokey air. Many families are impacted and many Montana kids will be forced to spend more time inside this summer because of air quality. But air pollution is often invisible, and it's time for us to see this giant problem. And especially its effects on our children's health: asthma, coughing, tiredness, eye irritation and development problems.
Governor Gianforte just left the U.S. Climate Alliance, and is NOT at the table to talk serious solutions. In fact, the Montana Climate Solutions Plan, forged in partnership across sectors by Governor Bullock seems to be gathering dust.
Read MoreEmily Atkin of Heated wrote a badass piece this week, “What can I do?” Anything. It’s full of resources for engagement and inspired this Montana-focused post.
“What’s needed today is sustained outrage at the powerful, by those with the time and resources to express it.”
Check out this breakdown of getting involved based on time (and assuming some resources)!
Read MoreAs wildfires increase in size and intensity due to climate change, the amount of smoke humans are exposed to increases as well. In Montana, we are impacted by smoke from both our local fires and ones as far as California or Canada. It is crucial that we know how to protect ourselves and our families from the potentially harmful smoke. Climate Smart Missoula has fantastic resources to help you protect yourself, your kids, and even your pets! Here are three steps you can take to learn more.
Read MoreMany parents, possibly including yourself, are constantly adjusting to the task of raising children during the climate crisis. The juxtaposition of our kids' hope and excitement about the future with our own fear makes communicating truthfully--truthfully, but not without hope--challenging.
Read MoreAt noon on Friday, June 18, the Montana Wild Education Center in Helena, MT was baking in the sun as members of Families for a Livable Climate, Moms Clean Air Force MT, and Mountain Mamas gathered for the Montana Families Climate Summit. For five hours, the participants discussed, laughed, cried, and connected over our shared concerns about our changing climate and its impacts on our state and our families. Watch the recordings from our informative online webinars that led up to the event, and get on our list for the next one.
Read MoreSpending time outside in the summer is part of our individual climate stories. These stories become part of us, guiding us as we make decisions about how we interact with the world each and everyday. When our editorial team sat down following the release of our spring 2021 issue, we discussed how we could tell these stories about engaging with our world and share the places that are important to us. We came up with the idea of a special summer art issue, where we could invite everyone to share their experiences of the world. Learn more and submit by July 5!
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