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Inspire Hope, Not Fear: Communicating Effectively About Climate Change and Health
This article outlines effective ways climate communicators can reach their audience with key messages and strategic framing. WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK: After years of participating in climate action, Wendy Ring shares best practices in communicat…
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Climate Doomsday or A Livable Future? Americans Motivated by Both
ecoAmerica conducted a survey to explore positive and negative messaging amongst Americans. Findings show that 68% of participants feel hopeful and motivated when they hear that America is moving towards a clean energy future.
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Equity in Sustainability: An Equity Scan of Local Government Sustainability Programs
This article explores the numerous ways local governments define and frame equity when discussing sustainability.
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Bounce Forward: Urban Resilience in the Era of Climate Change
The Kresge Foundation redefines urban resilience in disadvantaged communities by helping American cities anticipate, plan and mitigate climate-related hazards. Download the guide
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Opportunities for Equitable Adaptation in Cities
Georgetown Climate Center looks at the two biggest challenges facing the world today; income inequality and climate change. These major issues put our poorest populations' health and well-being at risk.
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Community-Driven Climate Resilience Planning: A Framework
This guide outlines a “living – framework” by refining culturally relevant, democratic processes that meaningfully engage vulnerable and impacted communities in building climate resilience. Download the guide
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ecoAmerica conducted a study that explores key factors thought to influence climate attitudes in relation to religious groups moral responsibility to be good stewards of nature.
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Fear Doesn't Work: And other lessons on Climate Change Communication
This article by Climate Tracker looks at the significance and effectiveness of climate communication and how framing related issues can create fear in audiences. Link to article: Here
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Harvey’s record breaking storm tides demonstrates the effect of climate change. This report shares insights on sea level rise, land erosion, storm-surge damage, and flooding for coastal communities in Houston, Texas