Allison Agsten
@allisonagsten.bsky.social
Climate communications expert + visual art curator at USC. Come for the news, stay for the memes.
I spoke to the journalists reporting in my neighborhood while I waited for evacuation orders to be lifted. I was surprised by how they were (or were not) relating the LA fires to climate change. climatecenter.usc.edu/what-i-learn...
What I Learned from LA Reporters Covering the Fires - USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication
Like many others in Los Angeles, my family evacuated last night due to a quick-moving fire surging behind our home. We are amongst the fortunate who were able to return today, our house still standing...
climatecenter.usc.edu
January 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I spoke to the journalists reporting in my neighborhood while I waited for evacuation orders to be lifted. I was surprised by how they were (or were not) relating the LA fires to climate change. climatecenter.usc.edu/what-i-learn...
My favorite climate story of the week. The new Pope Mobile is electric! ⚡️⚡️
December 6, 2024 at 6:51 PM
My favorite climate story of the week. The new Pope Mobile is electric! ⚡️⚡️
Help out a climate lady? If you communicate about climate for a living I’d be so grateful if you took this quick survey about your work. The info shared will be used for a report on the state of climate comms and to create programs that support YOU!
Participate in our 'Temperature Check' survey and contribute to a broader understanding that could shape future strategies. Your responses not only inform our report but also help define effective practices for communicating complex climate information. 📋📝
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2024 Climate Communications Survey
Our first Temperature Check survey was the first report of its kind that focused on trends in climate communication across various professions such as scientists, journalists, PR & corporate sustainab...
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November 26, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Help out a climate lady? If you communicate about climate for a living I’d be so grateful if you took this quick survey about your work. The info shared will be used for a report on the state of climate comms and to create programs that support YOU!
My brilliant colleague, Gale Sinatra, talked to Popular Science about how to deal with climate skepticism at the holiday dinner table. Here’s what you need to know: www.popsci.com/health/how-t...
How to talk to your ‘skeptic’ family about science misinformation
Anyone can be vulnerable to false ‘facts,' but careful correction can help.
www.popsci.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM
My brilliant colleague, Gale Sinatra, talked to Popular Science about how to deal with climate skepticism at the holiday dinner table. Here’s what you need to know: www.popsci.com/health/how-t...
My favorite season (Leftovers Season) is almost upon us!
November 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM
My favorite season (Leftovers Season) is almost upon us!
A bomb cyclone, y’all
November 22, 2024 at 1:18 AM
A bomb cyclone, y’all
Really, climate change?? Now you’re coming for my lizard? (Yes I have a bearded dragon, and no he cannot afford to lose more brain cells.)
www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
Climate Change Is Making These Lizards Dumber
A new study suggests that warmer temperatures in the nest may affect these lizards' eggs—making them dimmer when they grow up.
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November 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Really, climate change?? Now you’re coming for my lizard? (Yes I have a bearded dragon, and no he cannot afford to lose more brain cells.)
www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
Know what I love to see? A greenwashing crackdown 💥
“Climate friendly”, “CO2 neutral”, “climate neutral” and similar claims will be banned in the EU from 2026.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
November 21, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Know what I love to see? A greenwashing crackdown 💥
Spent this week with some of the most accomplished climate people in the biz (ty Tom Steyer, ty Galvanize Summit) and I gotta say, the vibe was 💪💪💪 Yeah, people are concerned about deregulation, etc. in the new administration but everyone seems confident — the energy transition is here to stay!
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November 21, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Spent this week with some of the most accomplished climate people in the biz (ty Tom Steyer, ty Galvanize Summit) and I gotta say, the vibe was 💪💪💪 Yeah, people are concerned about deregulation, etc. in the new administration but everyone seems confident — the energy transition is here to stay!