April 24 - Advocate 
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Kalamazoo
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Apr. 23, 2020
Apr. 29, 2020
About this Act
Start a conversation about climate change with a friend or family member.
I know. Sometimes it's easier, especially with people we love and care about, to not broach controversial or political subjects. The thing is: climate change is not controversial - at least among the experts on the subject - and it shouldn't be political because it literally affects every single one of us, no matter what our political beliefs are.
So, why not start a conversation about it with the people closest to you? It's just talking and it definitely doesn't have to be an argument. In fact, if talking about climate change turns into an argument, then we're probably doing it wrong.
If you're worried you don't know enough to talk about climate change... don't be. You probably know enough to have a conversation. But if you're feeling nervous, start with the three links below:
- A blog about why talking about climate change is important: Do Something Important on Climate: Talk about It
- A short advice video on how to talk about Climate Change: Talking about Climate Change
- If you need some simple facts about climate change: Climate Change: How Do We Know?
Art by Shannon Wright for NPR.
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Betty Williams