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April is Earth Month and we’re asking you to have a conversation(s) about climate change with your friends, family, and people in your community.
Why does talking matter?
For such a serious threat, Americans don’t talk about it much, even though 70% of Americans are worried about it (Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communications.) As climate researcher and Science Mom Dr. Katherine Hayhoe says, “No one does anything unless it feels important. And if no one is talking about it, how important can it be?”
So this month, we’re asking you to have open, honest discussions with people you encounter in daily life. Beyond friends and family think: hairdresser, doctor, your pickleball partner, a work colleague--anyone you have a casual conversation with.
You don’t have to try to change someone’s mind. Just share your concern, and ask what they think about it. Regardless of where they are, leave them with hope: “If we act now, we can protect the planet for future generations. Our elected officials need to hear we want them to act.”
As always, Climate Lobby national has a goal – 25,000 conversations nationwide – and asks us to log our conversations in Action Tracker.
First, we suggest you look at this superb guide from Potential Energy “Talk like a human” or look at Science Moms’ website. Example: “Save Massachusetts” beats “Get to Net Zero” by a factor of 5:1.
So please, help us break the wall of silence about climate change. You may be surprised at the response.
Also, we are working again with the Environmental Voter Project to get out the environmental vote for the 2024 primaries. We'll be writing postcards for the June 11 Nevada primary. It's easy, no preparation required. RSVP: millburrows@gmail.com, and then show up:
Sat May 4, 2024, 9 am
Blue Foot Café, 379 Main St. #B, Wareham
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