Regenerate BC and the associated local Climate Hub were very involved in programming the  New Westminster Public Library's Climate Action Week last fall. We were unable to film the presentations, but we recently caught up with Karen Crosby, who is with both organizations. In fact, she is on the board of RegenerateBC and New Westminster's Climate Action Hub. She explained about the 3 well-attended events at the library and whole lot more about how each of us can be involved in taking steps to diminish and mitigate climate change.

When it comes to the current science on climate change, the reality is that “later is too late” she says. Youth, in particular, are experiencing anxiety about their future. She says that “taking action really builds better mental health”. The prime role of Regenerate BC is to educate people, particularly the young, about climate science, and to provide climate solutions and information on how to get involved, she explains.

In this comprehensive interview, she talks about the three presentations that they made at the library. There was one on mending – we have a separate interview on that. Another event was a documentary called '2024' – a father's thoughts on his daughter's future. It can be seen on CBC Gem. 'Misinformation and Disinformation' was the topic of the third event, a problem that we will be grappling with for years to come.

She also tells of the many ways that RegenerateBC, the local climate hub, and a youth group called Monkey Rebels have worked with local government and councillors, particularly Tasha Henderson and Nadine Nakagawa, to make positive change in many ways. Mayor Patrick Johnstone has told them to keep holding their feet to the fire.