Giving Form to Consciousness

Authors

  • Jessica Dempsey University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/acme.v23i4.2469

Keywords:

climate change, higher education, organizing, aviation emissions

Abstract

Engaging Debbie Hopkin’s arguments on fly less or no fly movements, this essay reflects on faculty efforts to reduce aviation-related emissions at the University of British Columbia.

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Zero Emissions University, Feb 5, 2024, https://zeroemissionuniversity.com/

A photo of a mock ad featuring a flight attendant with her finger to her lips in a shushing gesture and text that reads: "Tackling climate change? Of course not. We're an airline. We're sponsoring the UN climate conference so we look like we're part of the solution and to make sure our profits aren't affected. Economic growth is far more important than saving the planet. So we'll keep on bribing politicians and emitting greenhouse gases. Just keep it to yourself. AirFrance. Part of the problem. #RedLines"

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Published

2024-07-22

How to Cite

Dempsey, J. (2024). Giving Form to Consciousness. ACME: An International Journal for Critical Geographies, 23(4), 299–301. https://doi.org/10.14288/acme.v23i4.2469

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 4 (2024): Special Issue: Climate Action Task Force 2023 Plenary Lecture and Forum

Section

Special Issue: Climate Action Task Force 2023 Plenary Lecture and Forum

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