Welcome, my dear readers! Today, we are going to talk about how warm and rustling apple pies, fresh from the oven might just be the way to get our lazy politicians to take our state’s resources seriously. Seems ridiculous, right? But surprisingly enough, it works! Who knew apple pie had such persuasive powers – it’s like the Jedi mind trick but with dessert.

Now, let’s talk about the green movement. Of course, we have some great men like Bill McKibben, founder of the climate group, but let’s be real, ladies have led the way. From Rachel Carson, who called out the dangers of pesticides with “Silent Spring,” to Wangari Maathai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her environmental work in Africa, women have been the ones making a difference. And let’s not forget Berta Cáceres, who was assassinated in Honduras because of her fight to protect Indigenous land. Power to the lady warriors, am I right?

One of these warriors, Joanna Macy, has made it her life’s work to “reconnect” with nature. She runs empowerment workshops all over the world for those who want to make a difference. Her training model is the best and can transform grief, anger, and helplessness into action and empowerment. So, when the world gets you down, remember Macy’s words, “The darker the circumstance, the more brilliant the invitation.”

At my local community, women are making huge differences in the eco-friendly lifestyle department. Susan Seacrest started the Groundwater Foundation after her son’s illness. Retired Army colonel and nurse, Janece Mollhoff is fighting for the closure of coal plants and promoting clean energy. Other women are reducing plastic waste, educating Nebraskans about the Omaha Nation’s way of caring for the land, and developing climate action plans. These are just some of the few examples, mind you – there’s a whole army of women out there who are making real changes!

We, women, have the gift of empathy. Whether it’s to take care of a child or to care for the earth, we feel the same connection deep down. We may not have the world’s respect, but we have the world’s empathy. We care for all those who suffer – a child, an aquifer, a polar bear, or a forest. So, next time you’re feeling defeated, remember the wise words of Mother Nature herself: “Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”

Serious News: nytimes