Articles by Associate Editor Claire Elise Thompson

👋 Hi, everybody! We are back with the second column in our series Ask a Climate Therapist. Today, licensed therapist Leslie Davenport takes on a question about how to balance a love of traveling with the guilt and fear that comes with knowing its carbon price tag. 

We appreciate all the great feedback we’ve gotten on the column so far, and the thoughtful questions many of you have submitted. And we’d love for Leslie’s advice to reach even more people who are concerned about the climate crisis and are navigating the emotional challenges that come with living through it. 

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Read on for Leslie’s advice, plus piping hot news about utilities, insurance, and gas prices.

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Ask a Climate Therapist: How can I balance my travel itch with guilt about emissions?

Dear Leslie, 

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