Why Climate Perceptions Matter
Episode
41
Published:
Updated:
June 21, 2022
It turns out knowing how others think about climate change is a key to solving it. Eric Fine from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication explains.
It turns out knowing how others think about climate change is a key to solving it. Eric Fine from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication explains.
Sharing Climate Perception Data
Spend some time learning about how people in your area think about climate change
Home - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
After you've educated yourself, share with friends and family.
For maximum impact, email your representative with a link to climate perception data and use it to call for climate action.
Climate Benefits of High Fertilizer Prices
Primary method for producing fertilizer is carbon intensive
Over application of fertilizer releases nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas
High prices are driving a renewed focus on
Taken together, these solutions could help reduce carbon emissions while cutting costs for farmers
Sources
Soaring fertiliser prices force farmers to rethink - BBC News
Data from Yale Climate Opinion Maps
Drilling for oil in Alaska National Wildlife refuge - 69% no, 30% yes
Expanding offshore drilling of U.S. coast - 49% no, 49% yes
Sources
Yale Climate Opinion Maps 2021 - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication