#10 — 1/21/2022

Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and author of Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World (2021), reminds us that it’s neither fear nor facts that move people to take forward action but a shared, hopeful vision of the future. We are programmed to seek rewards.

We build this vision by talking together about our hopes and fears and studies show we are not talking enough. By talking we can help each other connect the dots between our values and climate and envision a future worth working for.

Today’s Tips:

Take a look at some of the sources of inspiration below and then “start talking”!

Enjoy this delightful in-depth chat with Hayhoe about her book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xfEGL5ImPg&ab_channel=JFKLibrary

Watch Hayhoe’s 2021 video, “From global change to local action”: https://youtu.be/Wd0DNHL9QTo

Pick up some useful tips on “How to talk honestly to kids about climate change — and still give them hope”:
https://ideas.ted.com/tips-on-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-climate-change/

Questions/Comments/Tips: Email Jean: environment@uucharlottesville.org

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