REALITY CHECK
Sometimes making something “green” involves getting a little dirty.
Our energy landscape is changing, but we can’t flip the switch overnight. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to decarbonizing our world.
VELOCITY IS
Emerging Alaskan leaders exploring sustainable energy solutions for our global future.
Mission Statement
To equip the next generation of Alaskans with the education, networks, and opportunities necessary to support responsible resource development and a sustainable energy future.
Vision Statement
To inspire and connect tomorrow’s energy leaders of Alaska.
Our Goals
Velocity aims to bring Alaskans together through conversation on our collective energy future by influencing the sustainable energy transition and consumption strategies on a large scale.
Velocity will achieve this by hosting in-person and virtual events featuring leaders of varying disciplines, backgrounds and expertise. We’ll connect with the next generation through public education and outreach. We’ll also investigate, create and share the latest energy solutions content to create discussion and implement solutions in Alaska.
We hope to energize and activate Alaska's young energy professionals and form a community of like-minded individuals working toward a cleaner future, while realizing responsible resource development is necessary in the meantime.
Media Literacy
How do we choose what we post? In the post-truth era (a time of misinformation, questioning scientific facts and eroding trust in science) the terms “fake news” and “media literacy” are important to understand.
Fake news is blatant misinformation. Anything from a mis-reported story to a conspiratorial blog post. Don’t engage with this information (and we won't).
Media literacy is the idea that critical thinking should be applied to the things you read—especially on the internet. There are critics of the media literacy movement, and rightfully so. Consider someone who teaches you how to interpret the media that you read.
At Velocity, we try to steer clear of framing stories and hopefully provide a more holistic approach. If you think we’re doing a bad job, drop us a note (and preferably a reputable source of info) and we’ll try and work it into our outreach! We want to learn just as much as we want to share.
Get Involved
We're moving the needle on engaging Alaska's young professionals who are passionate about all forms of energy. We host frequent lunch & learns, mixers and events, there's something for everyone to get involved.
Follow our socials. Share stories that you think are cool. Comment on topics you think need more context. Be a part of the conversation.