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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.

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.

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

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.

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