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Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

From Climate Change Ignorant to Climate Change Educator.

Jennifer A Rudd¹

¹School of Management, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA1 8EN, UK.

Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)

|March 11, 2021

Summary

Learning about climate change impacts prompted Dr. Jennifer Rudd to make significant lifestyle and career changes. She developed an educational program, You and CO2, to teach others about global heating.

Keywords:

activism chemical education climate change interactive digital narrative science communication

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Climate Change Education

Background:

Growing awareness of the severe impacts of global heating.
The potential for 4°C of global heating within a single lifetime presents an urgent challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To document the personal and professional response to the reality of rapid climate change.
To introduce a new educational initiative focused on climate change and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Main Methods:

Personal reflection on the implications of climate change projections.
Implementation of significant lifestyle and career modifications.
Development and launch of a climate change education program.

Main Results:

Dr. Rudd experienced a profound personal reaction to the projected global temperature rise.
Substantial changes were made to her home, career, and daily habits.
A new educational program, You and CO2, was created to address climate change awareness.

Conclusions:

Educating oneself about climate change can be a catalyst for personal transformation.
Individual actions and lifestyle adjustments are crucial in addressing the climate crisis.
Educational programs play a vital role in raising awareness and promoting climate action.