Powerlessness

It’s impossible!

Feelings of powerlessness and helplessness are very common in relation to climate issues, because the problems need structural solutions. These emotions are especially widespread among people who have less power than others. It is important to receive support from others and to find at least smaller ways to achieve purpose and effect change.

Question: How to act with power?

Action

Find your piece

You may not control the biggest decisions, but you still have influence. Write to a local leader, help at a community event, start a conversation at school, support a cause, or invite a friend to take one small action with you.
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Why powerlessness happens

Climate change can make one person feel tiny compared with governments, industries, and global systems. That feeling is understandable. Individual actions matter most when they connect with larger community and collective efforts.
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Small does not mean meaningless

Many young people have wondered whether anything they do really matters. Their stories show that change often starts with one conversation, one idea, or one person choosing to get involved and bringing others along.

Stories

Hear some stories

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