https://reasonstobecheerful.world/climate-conversation-groups-action/
"In 2020, artist Nicole Cooper was conducting research for a painting series
when she stumbled upon a NASA chart showing temperature rise throughout
history. “I had this realization of, ‘Look at how fast temperatures are rising
— and what are we going to do about it?” she said.
Cooper experienced what she described as an existential crisis, feeling
terrified of what would happen in her lifetime and worried that it may already
be too late to act.
“I needed to be able to talk,” she said, “and express myself about the
emotional reaction I was having.”
Climate change wasn’t something she felt she could discuss deeply with the
people in her life, as is the case for most Americans. Though most people
acknowledge climate change is real, and about 30 percent say they are “very
worried” about it, just 37 percent say they discuss the issue occasionally or
often, according to a 2022 survey from Yale University.
But talking about climate change is important. Researchers have found it can
cause greater acceptance of climate science and, among those who already accept
the science, inspire action. That, in turn, has been shown to decrease climate
anxiety."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
