What the 2024 Climate Record Means for the Future—and How Education Can Help
Introduction: A Milestone We Didn’t Particularly Want to Hit
Congratulations, Earth, you’ve done it again. Another record-breaking year! 2024 has claimed the title of the hottest year on record, tipping over the critical 1.5°C global temperature threshold. While this may sound like the Earth’s equivalent of a fever we just can’t shake, let’s not just dwell on the problem; let’s talk solutions—specifically, education’s role in turning this crisis into an opportunity for action.
Education, particularly Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), has never been more important. It’s not just about understanding the problem but equipping individuals and communities with the tools to create meaningful solutions. Let’s dive into the science, what’s at stake, and how education is our way forward.
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Climate Change - Why personal responsibility matters
Last week I saw the amazing Clover Hogan, a young climate activist from Australia give a TEDTalkÂ
The link to her talk is on this week's written blog on our website, I encourage you to watch it - it's fantastic!
 “Climate change is not your responsibility, because it is outside your control, but what is your responsibility, is the things inside your control.”
So what does Personal Responsibility for Climate means?
For me, it all comes down to the things I have been speaking about on my weekly blogs for the past 2 years.
You can choose to;
1. Continue to live your life as you are..
OR
2. Continue to live your life with an added commitment to reducing your impact on the planet.
Two clear choices and no wrong answer.
YOU are in charge of your life and what do you with it is completely up to you.
I would not chastise anyone for choosing Option 1, however know that I am choosing Option 2 because I want to look back on my life in 10 years time and know that I did everything I poss...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotel’s green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
