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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2h

Came here to say the same thing 😂

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 8h

435 here

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 16h

I feel the same and this is exactly why I put so much effort into creating all my starter packs and curating the list of now 4,500 scientists who study climate related topics. It’s hard to start again but I also feel it is worth trying because of all the reasons you say.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Yale researchers didn't stop there. They also identified what people most need to know to catalyze action and support climate policy; and it's not about global temps, ice sheets, or ocean currents.

What people most need to know about climate change is that (1) others care, and (2) there is hope.

Understanding six “key truths” about climate change predicts policy support, discussion, and political advocacy

Social norms and collective efficacy are strong predictors

climatecommunication.yale.edu

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Two of the most common climate misconceptions I see, even among knowledgeable folks, are that (1) most people aren't worried about climate change, and (2) if they were, they'd act.

Not true! Data show (1) most people are worried, but (2) they won’t act if they don’t know what to do-and most don’t.

A map of the world showing how levels of worry in most countries are greater than 70%. Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, International Public Opinion on Climate Change, 2023.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 1d

I’m sorry, Steven, but that question showed you didn’t read the newsletter!

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 1d

You do know that’s fake. I assume you’re sharing it as a joke?

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.

Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa

Jane Goodall's final lesson

Honoring Jane Goodall's life, Pope Leo's first climate address, and finding hope in action

www.talkingclimate.ca

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 1d

No: I’m a scientist who calculates the numbers.

Right now, fresh ingredients for low carbon diets are usually more expensive and harder to get.

We need to change the SYSTEM so the easiest and most affordable options are also the best for people and the planet.

How? With our voices. Read:

time.com

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 1d

Which is why I have that list pinned to the top of my profile.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

I love it!!!

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.

Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa

Jane Goodall's final lesson

Honoring Jane Goodall's life, Pope Leo's first climate address, and finding hope in action

www.talkingclimate.ca

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

99.95 of climate denial is solution aversion. What that means is, soon as you respond to one "but what about?" objection, they'll pop right up with a new one.

This video explains, and if you're interested in a deep dive, I have a whole book about this! It's called Saving Us.

If I just explain the facts, they'll get it, right?

YouTube video by Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe

www.youtube.com

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Seconded.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Right. See my post about the six most effective science based actions an individual can take above. No thermostat on the list 😄

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Environmental News Bits @envnewsbits.bsky.social · 2d

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Read the full story at Worth Magazine. She’s the climate communicator even skeptics will listen to. Katharine Hayhoe doesn’t just talk science—she talks values, faith, family, and the future we all share. That approach has made her one of the most influential…

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Read the full story at Worth Magazine. She’s the climate communicator even skeptics will listen to. Katharine Hayhoe doesn’t just talk science—she talks values, faith, family, and the future we all share. That approach has made her one of the most influential voices in the climate conversation today. She’s the Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, a Distinguished Professor at Texas Tech, and the author of…

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Please provide a citation for claim number 3: not only for the genetic bias but also for the corollary that this excludes them from engaging in or supporting climate action.

(full disclosure: I don't think the second exists, because climate action can be entirely selfish)

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

And in terms of where to find hope, we find it in action.

Pinned to the top of my feed are the 6 most effective things an individual can do to catalyze climate action: bsky.app/profile/kath...

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Jan 9

I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.

Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!

We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

I think you didn’t read the essay or my pinned post. Please do! :)

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

They are actions individuals can take. Please read the intro more carefully :)

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Millions of people using their voices to change the world. That's the only way society has changed before - and that's how I know we can do it again!

My essay here talks about how to link recycling your yoghurt container to catalyzing society-wide change :)

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

And every week in my newsletter Talking Climate I share good news & not so good news you can use to start a conversation, as well as something concrete you can do to make a difference today.

This week's to-do? Be more like Jane! Jane Goodall, of course :)
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

And in terms of where to find hope, we find it in action.

Pinned to the top of my feed are the 6 most effective things an individual can do to catalyze climate action: bsky.app/profile/kath...

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Jan 9

I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.

Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!

We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚

A list of the most effective ways an individual can catalyze change at the scale we need to effectively tackle climate change, based on social science.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

💯 - that is the third most important thing an individual can do to catalyze change! bsky.app/profile/kath...

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Jan 9

I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.

Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!

We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

Yale researchers didn't stop there. They also identified what people most need to know to catalyze action and support climate policy; and it's not about global temps, ice sheets, or ocean currents.

What people most need to know about climate change is that (1) others care, and (2) there is hope.

Understanding six “key truths” about climate change predicts policy support, discussion, and political advocacy

Social norms and collective efficacy are strong predictors

climatecommunication.yale.edu

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