Why joy is a powerful tool for environmental activism
In short: While doom and gloom might spark awareness, it is joy that sustains the fight. Discover how drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia uses humor and creativity to build a more inclusive climate movement.
Pattie Gonia explores the idea that embracing fun and creativity can be a serious way to take action. Wearing a costume crafted from upcycled pink flamingo pool floaties and thrifted shower curtains, Gonia argues that while negativity may wake people up, joy is what keeps them engaged in the struggle for the planet.
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