102. Climate Change, Saving Us, and Relentless Hope w/ Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

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What's up, Plant People? Have you ever felt the weight of the world's climate crisis on your shoulders, yet struggled with the notion that one person's actions might be too insignificant to make a difference? Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist, joins us to shatter that misconception with her infectious optimism and practical strategies for individual impact. Through tales from her life's journey and her book "Saving Us," Katharine tells a story about life and hope that empowers each of us to take up our own torch in this fight against climate change.
This is an episode that was a long time in the making and one that I'm so incredibly proud of. I first approached Katharine about being on the show a couple of years ago, and everything finally lined up for it to happen. I'm a huge fan of her work, and I was so honored to not only get to interview her, but to be a guest editor for her newsletter, Talking Climate! Join us for an uplifting conversation that I hope will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to make a tangible difference in the world.
You can find Katharine all over the internet, but the best place to start for all of her amazing work is on her website, www.katharinehayhoe.com!

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Chapters

1. Climate Change Communication With Dr. Hayhoe (00:00:00)

2. Overcoming Psychological Distance for Water Conservation (00:12:28)

3. Prioritization and Education for Climate Action (00:16:01)

4. Navigating Science Communication on Social Media (00:26:14)

5. Debunking Misinformation in Science Communication (00:34:07)

6. Communicating Climate Change and Publishing Books (00:42:09)

7. The Urgency of Addressing Climate Change (00:49:08)

8. Climate Change Solutions Across Spectrum (01:01:00)

9. Gratitude and Encouragement for Plant Lovers (01:05:53)