My Favorite Places to Learn

I love to learn, primarily about the environment/sustainability, politics, social justice, activism, feminism, the law and public policy, and the criminal justice system. I want to make sure I am learning about all the things that interest me through an intersectional lens. For example, I don't want to just learn about the impact climate change has on the environment but the impact it has on people, all people. Another thing that is important to me is learning and reading about topics and stories that get me out of my comfort zone and push my boundaries, things that really test my open-mindedness. When it comes to these specific sites, I value their independence, their transparency, and the evident passion for their work.

Atmos

climate and culture

Atmos is a nonprofit magazine and digital platform that is curated by artists, activists, and writers who all share a passion for ecological and social justice. Every article touches on the intersection of humanity and the climate.

Why I love Atmos:

I love the length of the articles, it allows me to engage in topics I am curious about and learn something new without detracting from my responsibilities too much. I also love the writing style, particularly that of Yessenia Funes, it really draws you in.

Topics:

60s Seconds On Earth, Anthropocene Now, Art World, Beyond Borders, Black Futurity, Climate Champions, Democracy Earth, Earth Equity, Earthscapes, EchoSphere, Earth Tones, Holistic Nature, Indigeneity, Queer Ecology, ReFashion, Rising Tides, TEK to Tech, The Frontline, The Overview, Wildlife.

Do they have a Newsletter?

Yes, get Atmos right into your inbox.

Social Media:

Instagram- @atmos

Twitter- @AtmosMag

Website:

https://atmos.earth/

Grist

climate.justice.solutions

Grist is a non-profit, independent media organization for climate justice warriors. Their goal is to, "report on the connection between social justice and climate justice; telling stories of the people working for a brighter future and inspiring our readers."

Why I love Grist:

I like Grist for many of the same reasons I like Atmos, the content is captivating. Though, the articles are much, much longer than those of Atmos.

Topics:

Politics, Energy, Equity, Culture and how they intersect with climate.

Do they have a Newsletter?

From what I can tell, they do not.

Social Media:

Instagram/Twitter- @grist

More:

On YouTube @ Grist

Website:

https://grist.org/

Salty

Salty is a independent, membership-based newsletter. Their mission is, "to pass the mic to Salty babes across the world and amplify their unique stories on our platforms- in our newsletter, on our website and via our social media channels. We fight for digital visibility for women, trans and non binary people who are working everyday to make sure our stories are not erased from the internet."

Why I love Salty?

I love Salty because it truly gets me out of my comfort zone, it features articles I would never seek out on my own. They push boundaries and discuss important topics. To me, it is true feminism, which highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly of womxn. They aren't writing articles to get the most amount of reads, or to make the most amount of money, they are writing about things others are afraid to.

Topics:

Single Life, Body Positivity, Kink, Health, Sex Work, Relationships, Me Too, LGBTQIA+, and Parenthood.

Do they have a Newsletter?

Salty is predominantly through newsletter!

Social Media:

Instagram- @salty.world

Website:

https://saltyworld.net/

Climate Crisis Hub: Climate Action Directory

CCH is an an all-in-one hub and home for climate action. Their Climate Action Directory is an expansive resource of all forms of climate information content.

Why I love CCH:

I actually discovered CCH before they officially launched, so it is exciting to see how wonderful the website is. CCH is where I discovered Grist and I am truly amazed by the extent of resources they feature and highlight. The website is super easy and fun to navigate and I am looking forward to continue to explore all it has to offer. Up next on my list to explore: Ethos and SHADO.

Topics/Categories:

Media & Print, Education & Discourse, Offsetting, Leadership, Nature & Biodiversity, Lifestyle, Products & Habits, Events & Networks, Protest & Activism, Food, Farming & Agriculture, Finance & Banking, Arts & Culture, Industry & Innovation, and Human Rights.

Do they have a Newsletter?

Yes they do!

Social Media:

Instagram- @climatecrisishub

Website:

https://www.climatecrisishub.co.uk/directory

Intersectional Environmentalist: The IE Learning Hub

Intersectional Environmentalist is a climate justice community and resource hub that centers BIPOC and other historically under-amplified voices. Their mission is to empower their audience to, "create change in their local communities and to root their environmental practice in equity and inclusion."

Why I love IE?

IE is where I discovered the idea of the intersection of social justice and the environment. Through them I have learned so much and discovered so many amazing creators and resources. IE is where I discovered that two of my passions are more related than I thought.

Topics:

Agriculture, Beauty, Black Identity, Cannabis, East Asian Identity, Economics & Finance, Education, Energy, Fashion, Health, Infrastructure, Latinx Identity, LGBTQ2S+, Ocean, South Asian Identity, South East Asian Identity, South West Asian & North African Identity, Tech, and Waste.

Do they have a Newsletter?

I do not believe they do.

Social Media:

Twitter- @isxenviro

Instagram/Facebook- @intersectionalenvironmentalist

More:

On YouTube @ Intersectional Environmentalist

Podcast: Dismantled

Support on Paypal (@isxenvironmentalist) & Patreon

They are pre-selling a magazine: The IE Agenda

Leah Thomas is releasing a book: The Intersectional Environmentalist

Website:

https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/resources

Earthrise Studio

Earthrise is an independent media company and creative studio. Their goal is to, "humanize the impacts of the climate crisis by sharing the diverse experiences of those living on the frontlines of climate change and the activists who have devoted their lives tackling it." They value radical optimism, intersectionality, decolonization, a new politics, deep ecology, and forming alliances.

Why I love Earthrise?

I love how they breakdown their articles, they have clear subheadings that present specific questions which makes the articles easy to reference.

Topics:

Climate, Culture, Social Justice, Guides, and Solutions.

Do they have a Newsletter?

Yes they do!

Social Media:

Instagram- @earthrise.studio

Twitter- @earthrisestudio

More:

On YouTube

Website:

https://www.earthrise.studio/

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you discovered a new site you will come to love and that you are emboldened to go and learn!