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Using binary climate data to jolt the boiling frog — examples beyond the frozen lake

by Neil Auwarter On frozen pond: the Carnegie Mellon study As detailed in this issue’s companion article, Climate change in black and white: The power of binary framing, recent work in cognitive science suggests people are more impacted by climate information framed binarily — this or that — than by incremental data. The example used […]

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Climate change in black and white: The power of binary framing

by Padmini Das In the age of data overload, the biggest challenge in climate communication isn’t the lack of information, it’s getting people to feel it. A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour offers a striking insight into why some climate messages hit home while others fade into the background. The study, led by

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Some tips for coping with climate anxiety

by Fran Goldstein Given recent events — from accelerating climate disasters to government cutbacks — many people are experiencing profound anxiety and despair about the future. Yet emerging research and expert advice point to ways we can process these emotions, find meaning and take action without becoming overwhelmed. For instance, researchers at the University of

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The fight to avert a climate tragedy must go local under Trump 2.0.

by Neil Auwarter As Americans prepare for a second Donald Trump presidency, the fight against climate change faces a new threat. Trump has vowed to undo Biden’s key climate achievements, reverse the U.S. commitment to the Paris Agreement, and ramp up fossil fuel production. If he follows through, it will fall to state and local

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Local climate action increases amidst the struggle to achieve a healthier planet

Local Climate Action As climate activists prepare for the impending Trump era and the potential for a rollback of federal climate protections, local governments and grassroots movements are stepping into the gap, proving that meaningful climate action does not have to come from Washington. Through innovative policies, community-led initiatives and dedicated grassroots activism, local communities

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Harris v Trump on climate

by Neil Auwarter Harris would safeguard the climate; Trump would pour gas on the problem In principle, Americans share a desire for future generations to thrive and prosper. But when it comes to climate, only one of the major presidential candidates would put this principle into practice. Kamala Harris has a strong record of climate

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How a Harris/Walz administration could advance climate equity

Local Climate Action The Biden administration’s Justice40 initiative represents a historic effort to address environmental and economic injustices, directing 40% of federal climate and clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities, particularly low-income areas and communities of color. These communities have long faced the brunt of environmental degradation and are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

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A swing state climate cheat sheet for the 2024 presidential election

by Finley Harckham Jr. With the presidential election campaign in full swing, Americans are reminded once again that the results in just a few states will ultimately determine which candidate will hold the highest office in the United States. For those readers looking to either win over hearts and minds or “fire up” environmentally conscious

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IRA includes groundbreaking ‘direct pay’ incentives for climate-friendly projects

From the Climate Activist newsletter The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, one of the Biden administration’s signature climate achievements, includes a wonky but exciting opportunity for tax-exempt organizations to get tax credits for investing in climate-friendly infrastructure. Businesses and homeowners that install solar panels, heat pumps, or other energy efficiency upgrades are eligible for

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Setting the record straight on the Biden-Harris administration

by Anne Walton A president’s extraordinary commitment to addressing the climate crisis. Over the past four years, the Biden administration has passed some of the most significant climate, environmental and social justice legislation this country has ever seen. Even in a time characterized by extreme and aggressive political positioning, the Biden administration has navigated a

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