Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Why this story matters: While we must remain clear-eyed about the challenges that remain, it is equally important to acknowledge the victories we win along the way. This story provides a much-needed balance to our daily perspective. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to parents, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Parenting is hard. But it’s especially hard while navigating the climate crisis. And the uncertainty about the future — especially for one’s kids — has become quite the catalyst for action. Take Ben Block, for example, who in 2018 co-founded an advocacy group called Climate Dads. Within two years, the group had grown to 800 members in 20 cities across the country, encouraging fathers to team up for clean-ups, visit nature reserves, and write public testimonials. “The world’s environmental challenges are not my children’s fault,” Block told Bloomberg News, “Still, I try to meet them where they are.” Would you like to read …