Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change?

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By Leslie DavenportJun 26, 2026, 4:30 am122 ptsTrending
Dear Leslie, I work as a civil engineer, and I want to change the way roadway projects are seen, from constant expansion to holistic community-led improvement — but I feel like I don’t have enough traction as an entry-level employee. I am scared I will get sucked into the system as it is now and never…

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