It’s time to talk about climate! And keep talking about climate! In this week’s “Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe” newsletter, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe summarizes some of the findings of the IPCC (an international consortium of scientists) in the 6th publication about climate change. The bad news is that we aren’t reducing our carbon output quickly enough and are heading toward a hotter and hotter earth. She emphasizes the importance of sharing what you have observed and find shared interests. And offer hopeful solutions after listening carefully. We can still stop the worst damage if we act quickly. To read the whole newsletter, click here. Katharine says:
“The best place to begin is with shared interests. If you’re unsure what those are, ask people about their life – and listen! Once you find a common concern, explain how climate change impacts it. Then, offer an uplifting solution that inspires hope.
For more advice on how to get started and what to say, check out my TED Talk, download the Talking Climate handbook from Climate Outreach, or grab the Let's Talk Climate handbook by The Nature Conservancy. Project Drawdown also has info on 100+ climate solutions to share.”