pattée

/ ˈpæteɪ, ˈpætɪ /

adjective

1. (often postpositive) (of a cross) having triangular arms widening outwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of pattée¹

from French patte paw

Example Sentences

Rather, Pattee describes it as “sharing my own spiritual and moral reckoning.”

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First coined by Portland, Oregon-based writer Emma Pattee, the climate shadow aims to paint a picture of the full sum of one’s choices—and the impact they have on the planet.

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Pattee, though, feels the idea of a climate shadow functions as a bridge between those who want to take individual action and those who argue individual action is meaningless.

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Pattee argues that, by extending far beyond individual actions such as how much recycling we do or whether we use non-biodegradable coffee pods, a climate shadow more accurately reflects our broader impact.

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Pattee isn’t convinced snow algae is a big player.

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