We spend far too much time dreading what our #climate future *may* look like instead of envisioning better outcomes & working together to achieve them.
Yes, we need to hear about extreme storms, floods, droughts & biodiversity loss. But there’s more to climate change than doomsday narratives.
We must highlight the incredible work being done by scientists, innovators & communities to meet these challenges.
I’ve been focused on climate for over 2 decades & feel hopeful. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/no-climate-change-will-not-end-the-world-in-12-years/
No, Climate Change Will Not End the World in 12 Years
Stoking panic and fear creates a false narrative that can overwhelm readers, leading to inaction and hopelessnessScientific American Blog Network
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in reply to Sheril Kirshenbaum • • •in many parts of the world, the common person can't even be bothered to put their garbage in the bin on the street, or recycle, or vote for green political parties.
The overwhelming factor is the complexity of the number of changes needed. You won't achieve those changes in record time by instilling "hope" on mostly selfish, indifferent people.
I guarantee people will act when their house gets destroyed, their car taken by the flood, their family member killed by a natural disaster.