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With the world stumbling past 1.5 degrees of warming, scientists warn climate shocks could trigger unrest and authoritarian backlash
Most of the public seems unaware that global temperatures will soon push past the target to which the U.N. hoped to limit warming, but researchers see social and psychological crises brewing.
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How you can get others to help climate change, live sustainably
Your decision to buy that heat pump or induction stove might feel like it came after much deliberation and research. You might want to thank your friends and family.
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Thomas S Bateman: Psychology and climate change: Some need-to-knows
We can slow, halt, and reverse rising temperatures. Psychology can hurt or help.
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There’s been a shift in how we think about climate change
A climate psychologist explains how we’ve moved beyond hope, anger, and complacency toward something more promising.
Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children
As researchers in climate law and psychology, we believe that it is critical for parents, caregivers and educators to consider discussing climate change with children and youth.
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Susie Orbach: We don’t have to be overwhelmed by climate anxiety. Feel the pain, then act
It doesn’t matter which week we choose. There is always a climate emergency; an emergency we can close our ears and eyes to.
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18 times comedians joked about climate change
How many comedians does it take to make climate change funny? OK, yes, that’s a trick question — climate change is basically the opposite of funny. But like divorce, war, and other not-funny things, there are actually lots of ways to joke about it.
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