Drew Alcoser 5/16/25 Drew Alcoser 5/16/25

Building Community Resilience

Humans Like Me (HLM) are beginning to understand what resilience is all about. This month’s blog considers the 1980 Mt. St. Helen’s volcano eruption as a jumping off point to consider how we as individuals can think about adapting to climate change in Portland, Oregon.

Katherine Alperin 3/20/25 Katherine Alperin 3/20/25

Beyond Fear

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By Katherine Alperin, 3/19/25

Traditional environmentalist values and media manipulation have fueled widespread climate anxiety, placing the burden of action on individuals while corporations continue to bypass the triple bottom line by prioritizing profits over sustainable and equitable solutions. This imbalance fosters disillusionment, as people grapple with a crisis that feels beyond their control. Instead of clinging to outdated narratives emphasizing personal sacrifice and a dystopian future, it’s time to reframe climate action–one that prioritizes innovation over guilt.

Drew Alcoser 2/20/25 Drew Alcoser 2/20/25

Hostile Government Takeover

Even though we are standing at the edge of a cliff, a viral Hostile Government Takeover song is letting us know that we are not alone with a bit of humor, reminding us to take it easy. Personal resilience tips and self-acknowledging our struggles can help to name the fears that we are experiencing in these chaotic times. I cannot even believe its only February 20, 2025, just one month after Inauguration Day.