For many of us, tackling climate change on an individual level feels daunting: Where do I start? What could I even do to make a difference?
Ashoke is an Environment, Resources, and Sustainability (ERS) student looking to make the fight against climate change feel more attainable by spreading the message that any positive action we each take – big or small – can catalyze change. “When it comes to what we can do at an individual level, I think it’s important to realize that it’s the small things that count,” he says. “I know it’s hard to imagine that turning off your lights every time you leave your room can play a significant role in saving the planet, but it’s not about the action itself, it’s about the ripple effect it creates. Eventually those ripples add up and they can create a wave of change.”