Matt Till

sustainability

  • Facing the Reality of Climate Change

    During a disastrous weekend in central Texas, severe flooding, exacerbated by climate change, left nearly 100 people missing or killed. As climate research warns of increased catastrophic events, acknowledging human-caused climate change is essential. A unified response is necessary to… Continue reading

    Facing the Reality of Climate Change
  • The Power of Empathy in Creating Change

    Turning our attention to the complex problems of the past and the present is the beginning of creating and committing to new solutions. Illuminating hope begins with shining light on violence and injustice against humanity, wherever it may be found. Continue reading

    The Power of Empathy in Creating Change
  • Hope Amidst Economic Chaos: Building Resilience Against Trump’s Tariffs

    The executive actions taken since January 2025 are almost certain to hit middle and lower-class Americans the hardest, dramatically increase the risk for a global recession in the calendar year, and decrease the wealth in America for a generation. Despite… Continue reading

    Hope Amidst Economic Chaos: Building Resilience Against Trump’s Tariffs
  • Political Extremism Is Unsustainable

    Extremism fails because it presumes its worldview is always correct. When political extremists gain enough adherents and power through empty promises and manipulation, they attempt to implement their overzealous ideas at scale. These are the well-worn tactics of authoritarians, high-control… Continue reading

    Political Extremism Is Unsustainable
  • Why Humanity Thrives on Collaboration and Trust

    Life is inherently communal, with interconnected systems sustaining both nature and humanity. Natural processes support ecosystems, while people depend on one another for physical, emotional, and social needs. A breakdown in community undermines society. Solutions lie within families and local… Continue reading

    Why Humanity Thrives on Collaboration and Trust
  • The Moral Imperative of Collective Responsibility

    When it comes to losses created by the effects of climate change, who is to blame? Continue reading

    The Moral Imperative of Collective Responsibility
  • Empathy in the Face of Natural Disasters

    The dramatic pictures and stories on our feeds help those of us thousands of miles away empathize with the pain, suffering, and loss of those we may never meet.  Continue reading

    Empathy in the Face of Natural Disasters
  • The Urgent Leadership Needed for Humanity’s Survival

    On October 7, 2023, a coordinated terrorist attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians highlighted the escalating global crisis of survival and conflict. The need for humanity to prioritize collective existence over nationalistic pursuits is critical. As distrust breeds animosity, values… Continue reading

    The Urgent Leadership Needed for Humanity’s Survival