Reduce, reuse, thrift? Instrumentalizing fashion trends for our own good
Fast fashion is one of the major challenges associated with changing consumer behavior and the rise of influencer culture. However, what is old is now becoming trendy again, and buying off the rack may slowly be falling out of fashion. In recent years, many trends have come and gone, but a larger problem remains: high textile consumption. Thanks […]
Is Climate Overshoot the New Tipping Points?
Tipping points are everywhere in climate communication, and so is the endless arguing about them. Climate overshoot is more of a newcomer in the climate change discourse: is it here to replace the tipping points framing? We need ambitious climate action, because … — The second part of this sentence will most likely contain some reference to tipping points. […]
Poetry for Climate: The One
It’s very hot today,
But not concerning in any way.
It rains, it snows, it’s always changing –
I don’t know what you are really claiming.
Experts and Pundits During Crisis on (TV) News
During crises, the role of news media is crucial. They are expected to deliver coherent, science-based information, promote transparency, and act as responsible intermediaries between governmental authorities and the public. When it comes to climate issues, media face additional challenges due to the complexity and scale of related events.
Climate Matters is Back Online!
After taking a break, climatematters.de is proudly back online with a renewed layout, an extended team of authors and some new ideas on where we want to go. Climatematters.de strives to become your companion to research and commentary concerning media debates about climate change and ecology. Starting as a climate debate Watchblog around the climate […]