Does the term “climate tipping point” drive action or foster fear-induced inaction, feelings of helplessness? Researchers suggest alternative framings to promote effective #climateaction https://grist.org/language/climate-tipping-points-science-communication/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Does talking about climate ‘tipping points’ inspire action — or defeat?
The phrase brings attention to the irreversible changes global warming might bring, but some scientists argue it's doing more harm than good.Kate Yoder (Grist)