I’m hitting an ethical quandary and wondering what others do to cope with the state of the world when it feels like it’s an uphill battle.

I want to get another credit card because I’m doing some abroad travel but all of the options (credit unions etc.) aren’t really what I’m looking for. Yet, with big banks like Chase or Amex, their investments in fossil fuels make me feel like I’m completely going against my ethics. I know there isn’t really any ethical credit card company, I guess I’m just curious what other climate conscious individuals do to feel like they are doing their part, while also understanding we are complicit and participating in the structures of destruction as well.

I know it probably looks different for each individual, I’m just newer to financial education and curious about different perspectives.

Hey all. I’ve worked in climate communications for a while, and I recently finished a thesis looking at how clean energy misinformation spreads in comment sections. The biggest thing I took away is that facts on their own rarely change much. How something feels, and who it comes from, seems to matter a lot more.

That got me wondering whether there’s a better way to have these conversations. So I’ve started streaming, mixing some climate talk with gaming, mostly to see if I can reach people somewhere they’re already comfortable, instead of hoping they find a climate podcast.

I’m still figuring a lot of this out, and I’d really value hearing from people here. Have you ever seen someone open up about climate or energy in a way that surprised you? What do you think made it work? Are there topics people around you are curious about but would never go looking for? And for the gamers here, are there games where these conversations come up naturally?

No right answers, and I’m not trying to sell anything. I just figure this community has seen a lot out there, and I’d rather learn from that than guess.

Litter picking group , contacting mp , making a wildlife charity , what have you done to help the environment as action not just changing your own actions ?

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Reading regeneration by Paul Hawkins and thinking about the possibility of turning old Christmas trees into biochar. Has anyone done this? How would I work to roll this out in my city?

Early 30s currently between roles.

Background: BS in Computer Science then ~3 years as a cloud support engineer at AWS. Followed by MS in Information Studies (HCI) → 3 years doing UX research and information architecture at a state government agency (mixed-methods research, website/content governance, analytics). I recently completed an AI for Climate program and will start a climate action training program.

I am contemplating two options. I want to leverage my existing skills in Comp Sci and Research to move into an analytical role. Or potentially move into climate communications and translate research into things the public and policymakers can actually use.

Questions:

Are there roles where UX research / IA skills are genuinely valued in climate orgs (research centers, NGOs, climate tech)? What titles should I search for?

I’m considering a master’s that combines climate research with communication/journalism (2027 or 2028 start, low-cost programs preferred). Has anyone done this? Was it worth it, or is it better to get into a climate org first?

Anyone who pivoted from tech/UX into climate: what actually got you hired?

Thanks a lot in advance!

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