Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Tasmin HansmannWhen the island called me, I could not resist — Born and raised in Germany, I always felt a little different, like something was out of place. Despite living in the same small town my whole life, I never truly felt at home. When I traveled to the Azores Archipelago in 2015, it hit me like a lightning strike when…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published in Climate Conscious·PinnedHow Your Sugar Addiction Fuels Climate ChangeIs there a sustainable way to eat chocolate and candy? — Valentines Day has just passed and I will be the first to admit: I love chocolate. It is my favorite sweet and I adore it in pretty much every shape and form. I also have to admit that I probably have a sugar addiction. …Chocolate5 min readChocolate5 min read
Published in Greener Together·PinnedRead these 12 Books by Indigenous AuthorsThey will change your perspective. — Native American Indian Heritage Month is still a few months away, but books by indigenous authors are important all year round. They open our minds, shift our perspective and give a platform to people that are oppressed and often not listened to. Besides, indigenous people do not only exist in…Indigenous People5 min readIndigenous People5 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·PinnedWhere to Start Reading About the Climate Emergency15 books to introduce you to climate action and sustainability — The climate crisis is knocking on our door, scary and overwhelming. When trying to comprehend what is going on and what is the best path forward, we are quickly taken aback by the complexity of the issue and the diversity of possible solutions. We know it is important to educate…Sustainability8 min readSustainability8 min read
Published in Climate Conscious·PinnedThe Importance of Whales in the Atlantic OceanAzores: From Whalers to Ocean Protectors — The Azores Archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is a paradise for whales and dolphins. The intricate topography of the underwater landscape, the absence of big-scale pollution, an abundance of food, and legal protection make it a sanctuary for cetaceans. Some stay in the area all year round…Ocean8 min readOcean8 min read
Published in Climate Conscious·Mar 17, 2022Know Their Names10 People Every Climate Aware Person Should Have Heard Of — We all want to do better in the fight against the climate crisis. And to start, it can be important to learn about some of the people on the front lines of the fight. …Activism5 min readActivism5 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Feb 28, 2022Why I am upset with “Don’t Look Up”An environmentalist reviews the newest climate movie — Big Hollywood movies that tackle the topic of the climate emergency are rare and barely ever popular. So it comes as no surprise that the newest movie in this category “Don’t Look Up” does not talk about the topic directly but rather as a metaphor. …Dont Look Up7 min readDont Look Up7 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Feb 18, 2022Screw The Writing AdviceGuidance for writers who don’t want to follow the rules If you are anything like me, your passion for writing almost burns your soul from the inside out. You have probably written stories since you were a little child, in one way or the other. If you do not write…Fiction Writing5 min readFiction Writing5 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Aug 24, 2021Cabbage against CapitalismRethinking Labor in a Personal Sense The current system does not work. Not for me, not for you, not for anybody. It is no secret. And yet, we all continue to hustle on our desks and in our workplaces, from morning till night, until we are mentally and/or physically exhausted…Mwc Work7 min readMwc Work7 min read
Published in Climate Conscious·Aug 16, 2021Is Claiming Space Problematic?Overpopulation, Colonization and the Dream of the Future — My neck hurts, starring at the bright orange sculpture, representing a terrifying fact. It is 2017 and I stand in the basement of the Deutsches Museum in Munich in a special exhibition about climate change. It is only one room, filled with informational graphics and globes that show the effect…Mwc Space8 min readMwc Space8 min read
