6 chapters across the catalog
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Climate Change Christmas Animation
An animated Christmas series produced by Build-A-Bear Workshop features polar bears informing Santa Claus that the North Pole is melting due to climate change. The dialogue depicts a young bear urging Santa to stop putting carbon in the air to save Christmas. The hosts express outrage at the inclusion of environmental activism in children's holiday entertainment.
Earth Hour 2025 Global Participation and Climate Fatigue
Landmarks including the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, the Empire State Building, and the Christ the Redeemer statue went dark for one hour to mark Earth Hour 2025. Observers note a perceived decline in local media coverage and public enthusiasm for climate change initiatives in the United States compared to Europe.
NPR reports attribute the severity of the Los Angeles fires to "climate change lighter fluid," while historical records from William H. Brewer's 1860 journal are cited to demonstrate that extreme weather and fires have been a constant in California's history. The Santa Ana winds are identified as a recurring natural phenomenon rather than a new climate-driven event.
Climate Anxiety Groups, Frontline Workers and Youth Distress
Therapists identify three primary groups suffering from severe climate anxiety: frontline scientists, individuals who have suffered direct losses from natural disasters, and children. Young adults are reportedly reconsidering major life decisions, such as starting families, due to fears about the planet's future. This psychological distress is linked to historical instances of children expressing public grief over environmental policy.
San Francisco recorded record temperatures of 106 degrees during a heatwave attributed to shifting wind patterns. The discussion contrasts the "Santa Ana winds" terminology with modern "climate crisis" branding. Historical weather patterns from the 1970s are recalled, noting the absence of the typical marine layer during extreme heat events in California.
Protesters in San Marcos, Texas, and Santa Barbara, California, are linking extreme weather and oil spills to the activities of fossil fuel companies. In Bellingham, Washington, activists suspended themselves from an anchor chain to oppose Shell's Arctic drilling plans. Simultaneously, the University of Hawaii voted to divest its $66 million endowment from fossil fuels.
