Mitch Wagener
@climate-ecologist.bsky.social
Climate change educator
Ecology professor at a small state university in New England.
Husband, father, grandfather. Dog dad.
Ecology professor at a small state university in New England.
Husband, father, grandfather. Dog dad.
To pretend that the world is not warming—as is now obvious from both observation and mountains of data—is foolish, heartless, and down-right stupid. Policy based on bad assumptions is bad policy, and it will hurt people.
July 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
To pretend that the world is not warming—as is now obvious from both observation and mountains of data—is foolish, heartless, and down-right stupid. Policy based on bad assumptions is bad policy, and it will hurt people.
In my humble opinion—and I do mean humble— climate change education at the university level must be about the intellect and facts, but also about the heart. If we think deeply but feel little, we will rationalize and do nothing.
May 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In my humble opinion—and I do mean humble— climate change education at the university level must be about the intellect and facts, but also about the heart. If we think deeply but feel little, we will rationalize and do nothing.
What kind of future do you want, for yourself, for your grandchildren, for the world’s grandchildren?
May 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
What kind of future do you want, for yourself, for your grandchildren, for the world’s grandchildren?
Be a damn nuisance.
April 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Be a damn nuisance.
What the hell, I am never going to be one of the cool kids anyway. Might as well save the world.
April 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What the hell, I am never going to be one of the cool kids anyway. Might as well save the world.
Beware of public figures who claim that climate change is not real. They know better. They really do. But they hope that you do not.
April 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Beware of public figures who claim that climate change is not real. They know better. They really do. But they hope that you do not.
Stand up, speak up, and don't shut up.
April 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Stand up, speak up, and don't shut up.
Thinking back on 9th grade (1973-74 in my case), there were two classes that I am very glad were required at the time: Civics and Earth Science. I find them both very useful in 2025.
March 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Thinking back on 9th grade (1973-74 in my case), there were two classes that I am very glad were required at the time: Civics and Earth Science. I find them both very useful in 2025.
I do not care how long your family has been here or what language you speak at home. If you are a good person, then I will call you neighbor. If you are as good a neighbor to me as I will be to you, I will call you friend. If my child marries your child, I will call you family.
March 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I do not care how long your family has been here or what language you speak at home. If you are a good person, then I will call you neighbor. If you are as good a neighbor to me as I will be to you, I will call you friend. If my child marries your child, I will call you family.
Climate change education is a righteous cause.
March 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Climate change education is a righteous cause.
I do not regret the things I do not know, and I am willing to admit to them. I do regret the efforts I did not make, but should have.
February 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I do not regret the things I do not know, and I am willing to admit to them. I do regret the efforts I did not make, but should have.
He is just a spoiled rich kid who never grew up. He is not Tony Stark
February 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
He is just a spoiled rich kid who never grew up. He is not Tony Stark
If those with power stifle climate science and climate policies in government agencies and universities with federal grants, perhaps it is time for school teachers and professors at small colleges and universities to stand tall and speak up.
February 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
If those with power stifle climate science and climate policies in government agencies and universities with federal grants, perhaps it is time for school teachers and professors at small colleges and universities to stand tall and speak up.
A mean and stupid old man feels the approach of mortality. Not capable of recognizing anything outside of his own resentments and solopsism, he is indifferent if human civilization goes down with him.
February 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A mean and stupid old man feels the approach of mortality. Not capable of recognizing anything outside of his own resentments and solopsism, he is indifferent if human civilization goes down with him.
America is what we do next.
February 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
America is what we do next.
What did we learn from the Dust Bowl?
February 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What did we learn from the Dust Bowl?
It is discouraging how pertinent the comments of Anne Frank are once again.
February 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It is discouraging how pertinent the comments of Anne Frank are once again.
In March, I will present two online talks to students of Stamford High School (Connecticut) on Human Origins. The focus will be Mitochondrial Eve and our COMMON origins. The framing will be climate and and humanity. This was arranged by SHS teacher William Halmeck, WCSU graduate alumnus.
January 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In March, I will present two online talks to students of Stamford High School (Connecticut) on Human Origins. The focus will be Mitochondrial Eve and our COMMON origins. The framing will be climate and and humanity. This was arranged by SHS teacher William Halmeck, WCSU graduate alumnus.
Reposted by Mitch Wagener
Reposted by Mitch Wagener
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
January 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943