Laughing At Climate Change

Eeland Stribling proves you can care about the planet and still crack a joke

There aren’t many people who can talk about declining trout populations, tell a killer joke, and stick a clean cast—all in the same breath. But Eeland Stribling can. In the new short film Punchline, produced by Protect Our Winters, Stribling brings a new voice to climate conversations: one that doesn’t preach—it just keeps it real.

Set on rivers, in clubs, and everywhere in between, the film follows Stribling as he reflects on being Black in the outdoors, the absurdity of environmental inaction, and the weird quirks of outdoor culture. He riffs on it all—camp bros, Patagonia fleece dads, and the way we pretend buying reusable straws will solve everything. It’s smart, it’s funny, and yeah—he’s right.

What makes this land is the balance. Stribling’s a wildlife biologist, not just a dude with a mic. He’s lived the science, and he’s felt the shift in the natural world firsthand. But instead of doomscrolling through the climate crisis, he’s standing on stage with a grin and a message: you can laugh and still give a damn.

This isn’t just a film—it’s a reminder that the fight for our planet has room for joy, honesty, and a little bit of sarcasm. Because sometimes, the best way to break through the noise is to crack a joke—and keep casting.