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Katharine Hayhoe
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climate scientist
posts 100% my own
🇨🇦 is my home

distinguished professor & chair, Texas Tech
chief scientist, The Nature Conservancy
board member, Smithsonian NMNH
alum, UToronto and UIUC
author, Saving Us

Katharine Anne Scott Hayhoe is a Canadian atmospheric scientist. She is a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and an Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Public Law at the Texas Tech University Department of Political Science. In 2021, Hayhoe joined the Nature Conservancy as Chief Scientist. .. more

Environmental science 57%
Geography 18%
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I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.

Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!

We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚

nothing like reading an essay on climate change that features multiple imaginary animals and superheroes 🤣

I'll be talking about why information alone rarely motivates climate engagement; how identity, trust, and social norms shape the interpretation of climate evidence; and what we know about evidence-based approaches to communicating climate risks that do (and don't) catalyze action.
a woman in a hospital gown says it 's not as easy as you think on netflix
Alt: a woman in a hospital gown says it's not as easy as you think.
media.tenor.com

Looking forward to returning to my alma mater this week to give the @climasillinois.bsky.social distinguished alumni lecture! You can attend in person or watch online, link below. Tuesday @ 3.30PM central

calendars.illinois.edu/detail/3491?...

oooh what a great combo!

I have tried the trojan horse approach myself. It has caught a few already, and provides incontrovertible evidence. www.reddit.com/r/Professors...
From the Professors community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the Professors community
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This cartoon of his lives rent free in my brain.
I will eventually shut up about this but Bad Bunny’s use of the power lines is an outstanding example of how to communicate about climate and energy issues. Not about who is the smartest nerd in the room and spewing numbers but about people’s actual lives. Genius.

same same

So much to unpack in it. Just on example:
Holding us accountable for the shameful failure to restore power to PR

With the caveat that I am not the world's biggest halftime show connoisseur, I have to say this one is KILLING IT. Culture and history, classical guitar and violin, kiddies and seniors, wedding cake and so much colour! I would pay to see this as a musical, seriously. Calling Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Holding us accountable for the shameful failure to restore power to PR
Amsterdam will ban fossil fuel and meat advertisements in public spaces and on public transport starting May 1st. 🥳
The European city banning all fossil fuel and meat adverts in public
Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so.
www.euronews.com

humour is one of my strongest defenses! :)

This is for you sir.
As a climate scientist I am quite sure I could use this reply at least two dozen times per week.

Sadly it’s still only about 50-50 at this point.

Thank you 😊

I doubt it filters comments on my posts. But thank you!

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Loved learning how Olympic athletes are standing up for climate action in @katharinehayhoe.com most recent newsletter mailchi.mp/3585dac8faf1...

Precisely

😄
As a climate scientist I am quite sure I could use this reply at least two dozen times per week.

💯💚

If there were Olympic medals for how much misinfo and conspiracy you could shoehorn into one social media post, this commenter would be a strong contender!

I count 11, how many can you find?

(On FB, I have preset words that, if used, automatically hide the comment. This definitely qualified!)

Same

We have to change the system. Individual sacrifice is not gonna do it. Thankfully more athletes are starting to get that.

Check out my pinned post for a science-based list of the most effective ways an individual can help change the system!

Haha not at all, I love the story and it should be shared as much as possible!

💯! Jacqui is part of the amazing EcoAthletes program that I featured here. And Sammy will be guest editing Talking Climate shortly! www.talkingclimate.ca/p/sports-oly...
Sports, Olympics, and Climate: Guest Edition
Guest editor Lew Blaustein on green sports, EcoAthlete Champions, and how sports fans can get involved
www.talkingclimate.ca

I can see you are not a Talking Climate subscriber. Read the first two paragraphs here ⬇️ mailchi.mp/3585dac8faf1...
Can the winter Olympics be saved?
mailchi.mp

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

Bea Kim is an Olympian, @protectourwinters.bsky.social member + climate advocate.

“The world is changing. Glaciers are melting that we’re riding on. Each year we wonder if there will even be enough snow for us to do what we love. I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it,” she says.
How snowboarder Bea Kim fights climate change through her words and wardrobe
The 19-year-old U.S. snowboarding star is fighting climate change to help protect the planet and the sport she loves.
www.nbcmiami.com

Reposted by Katharine Hayhoe