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Transitioning From Drifting Goals to Soaring Ones
Sarah Patterson
Sarah Patterson 14 November 2025
6 min read

Transitioning From Drifting Goals to Soaring Ones

The COP (Conference of Parties) is now convening for the 30th time to discuss how the world can work together to avoid the worst of the anthropogenic emissions that are trapping heat in our atmosphere and causing our climate to change in dangerous ways.    We have known what is causing this problem – and what to do about it – for decades.

A Riff on Krista Tippett’s 3 Practices for Wisdom and Wholeness
Sarah Patterson
Sarah Patterson 24 October 2025
5 min read

A Riff on Krista Tippett’s 3 Practices for Wisdom and Wholeness

This Ted Talk by Krista Tippett is a perennial favourite that I find myself returning to time and again. And while I certainly think that it’s jam-packed with insight and can stand all on its own, I would like to spend a little time discussing how I see it relating to the work that we are doing here at Common Earth. 

Building a Sustainable Future Together
Common Earth
Common Earth 7 August 2025
54 min read

Building a Sustainable Future Together

Exploring Community and Climate with Sarah Patterson, President of Common Earth. Discover insights on local climate action, community resilience, and nurturing a post-carbon society in this inspiring podcast episode.

Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet
Common Earth
Common Earth 28 March 2025
2 min read

Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet

In 2025, the theme for Earth Day is 'Our Power, Our Planet'. Some of the areas the organisers cite as being important to this theme include: A push to switch to renewable energy sources to power or homes, businesses and vehicles. Investing in innovative solutions to provide more sustainable materials to fossil fuels. To honour this day, we at Common Earth have created an Earth Week

Gifts of the Earth: Embracing Abundance, Reciprocity, and Friendship
Common Earth
Common Earth 29 November 2024
3 min read

Gifts of the Earth: Embracing Abundance, Reciprocity, and Friendship

We have recently lost a number of dear friends and colleagues, which has some of us reflecting on our time here, how we wish to spend it, and the small mark we wish to leave on the world while we have the privilege of being here. As we enter into the holiday season, it is striking us that …

Methane: An Immediate Threat to Climate Security
Common Earth
Common Earth 21 December 2024
4 min read

Methane: An Immediate Threat to Climate Security

This past November we delivered the  inaugural Critical Climate Change Week, hosted by  Ontario Tech University, in collaboration with Common Earth. The theme this year: Methane Awareness. It is surprising …

32 Climate Books To Help Move Us Forward 
Sarah Patterson
Sarah Patterson 25 October 2024
11 min read

32 Climate Books To Help Move Us Forward 

I believe that our stories shape how we understand who we are and our place in the world. As we grapple with the metacrisis (including the existential crisis) that we currently face, I think the stories we tell will help us to rewrite our understanding of …

10 ways to move towards a plant-based diet. 
Malene Falch Colotla
Malene Falch Colotla 11 July 2024
5 min read

10 ways to move towards a plant-based diet. 

Moving towards a plant-based diet can for many seem like a daunting task. But some tips and tricks can help ease the transition and best of all, it will have huge upsides not only for the health of our planet but your health as well.

Methane Matters: Why We Need to Focus on More Than Just CO2
Sarah Patterson
Sarah Patterson 23 May 2024
4 min read

Methane Matters: Why We Need to Focus on More Than Just CO2

We have all heard about climate change and most of us understand that greenhouse gases are responsible.

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