“For Feldman, there was a big gap that people weren’t aware of in risk management. She found that there were shining DEI statements and risk management plans, but they weren’t talking to each other. Feldman noticed that risks are not limited to environmental uncertainties, but social ones too... Feldman wanted a guide that reflected the dynamic world of language.

Perhaps the most important feature of this guide is its ability to help us educate ourselves on potentially lesser known histories of phrases or words that are regularly used outdoors. As writers, the last thing we want to do is unintentionally offend our subjects or readers. Feldman explains, “if you’re going to use [the guide], use it intentionally. Know that you’re making a choice in your language and you’re not just being passive.” ”