About Eco Nana
Susan Callery, Eco Nana
As a grandmother, I’ve watched the world change in ways both wonderful and worrying — but nothing matters more to me than keeping our planet healthy for my grandchildren and the generations yet to come. That drive is the heartbeat of my life.
I remember when conversations about the environment were rare; now they are everywhere — headlines, feeds, kitchen-table talks. Climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and wildfires aren’t distant headlines anymore — they’re the challenges that will shape our grandchildren’s childhoods. We owe them more than words; we owe them action.
Four things I care about.
âś… TRUTH
The science, explained.
Climate and Earth science translated into plain language. Built on peer-reviewed work and NASA-grade rigor, it includes my fact-check series.
đź’• LOVE
For the next generation.
Conversation starters, hands-on activities, and bite-sized tips for parents, grandparents, teachers — anyone raising the next generation in a warmer, more challenging world.
🥊 FIGHT
What they don’t want you to know.
Stories from inside NASA, industry tactics, delay campaigns, and the political silence. The places I’m angry— and the things you can do.
🌻 LIVE
Everyday choices that add up.
Nana’s Pantry – honest product reviews and swap guides for things I actually use. No greenwashing, no commission.
Posts about my journey…
Contributors
Holly Shaftel, writer
I’m Holly, and I came out of the womb a writer. I’m also a longtime environmentalist and animal advocate.
I remember being really into cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) when I was a kid, and I eventually took a physical oceanography course in community college, where I first learned about climate change. This led to my working on NASA’s main climate website as a web editor for nearly 12 years.
Meanwhile, in 2019, I remember trying to find ways to save money at home and looked at my trash and recycling to see if my partner and I could eliminate our trash bill. When looking at my kitchen trash, I realized I wasn’t walking the talk and started reducing my waste. I took it a step further by going vegan in 2022 to align more with my values, then going electric. I documented all of this and more on my personal social media channels.
I left my NASA job in February 2024 to take time off from the workforce, and now I contribute to Eco Nana and other environmental efforts as a writer and content developer. I feel like one of my purposes on this planet is to engage, inspire, teach compassion for all living beings, and spread hope — because without it, what do you have?
Daniel Bailey, researcher and writer
I’m thrilled to announce our newest team member, Daniel Bailey. Dan served as the invaluable science communications writer and Senior Science Editor of NASA’s Global Climate Change website. He is a walking encyclopedia of climate research and data. Dan has degrees in Earth Science, Cartography, and Remote Sensing.