What do we do now?
- Heather White
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
Seriously asking. What do we now?
It's 50 degrees in Bozeman in January. The US exited the International Panel on Climate Change and more than 60 other international frameworks and organizations. Ending NATO is possible. Attacks on clean energy. Venezuela. ICE. Minnesota. Epstein. Jerome Powell.
It's hard to keep up with the chaos.
Please join this webinar conversation with Historian and Author Betsy Gaines Quammen, Ph.D and me about current events, the origins of extremism, and how to move forward.
A bright light for deep listening, community empowerment, and rigorous scholarship, Betsy collects stories to make sense of a place defined by colonization, extraction, rebellion, myth, beauty, and land. She is an expert on extremism and the history of the American West.
Check out Betsy's award winning books American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West and True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America.
Join us for this interactive Zoom conversation on Thursday, January 22nd at 5 pm MT.
UPCOMING TALKS
🙏 Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Workshop
Climate Action as Practice: A Workshop with OneGreenThing - Saturday, January 24, 2026 -11 am ET
What does it really mean to meet the climate crisis with care, clarity, and commitment? In this 90-minute online workshop, we'll explore how small, meaningful actions, rooted in mindfulness and Buddhist practice, can become part of a larger cultural shift toward healing our planet.
🗓️ Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM ET
💻 Online | By donation
🔗Register here: https://bit.ly/4qRlsY1
The Climate Reality Project &
Climate Reality Canada 🇨🇦
Green Ink Book Club: Discussing Eco-Anxiety - Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 pm ET
Despite the unsetting news, it has been a joy to connect with the Climate Reality team. Fostering community has never been more important. These book club members met throughout the winter to discuss my latest book. This interactive Q&A will be informative, fun, and yes-- hopeful.
WINTER MUSINGS
What I'm Reading
On Tyranny by Timothy Synder- for obvious reasons.
American Zion by Betsy Gaines Quammen - getting ready for our my conversation next week.
Letters from an American- Heather Cox Richardson's daily posts provide me with perspective.
Check my 2025 Great Reads round up for more light-hearted options!
What I'm Watching
Heated Rivalry- also for obvious reasons. If you haven't heard of this Canadian gay hockey player romance, you probably need to get out more. A VERY (!!!) steamy and sweet love story.
The Nature of Nurture Podcast- with Dr. Leslie Carr. Season 5 just dropped! It's thought provoking, deep, and will make you smile.
Eco-Anxiety: A Message from our Future Selves- OK, it's a plug for my latest TEDX talk on time travel, creativity, and a greener future.
My favorite #onegreenthings
Celebrating that Climate Reality Canada's 21 Day Climate Kickstarter Challenge from my book "Eco-Anxiety" - such a joyful campaign.
Sharing the 60 Days to a Greener Life Instagram Giveaway. Two winners will be selected Friday, January 16th! Enter to win.
Peacefully protesting about the things I care about and exercising my first amendment rights.
Calling my members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 to support public lands, human rights, and strong climate action.
Connecting with fellow climate authors and reflecting on this Silicon Valley Reads panel.
2026 is off to a rocky start. How can I help you? Reach out !This community is about listening, connecting, and caring for one another. We all have a unique role to play in conservation and environmental action. My goal is to help you find yours. Thank you!
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