How Do I Say This…

Climate One by Climate One

Jul 24, 202654:22Science & Medicine

It’s becoming increasingly clear that how we talk about climate change matters as much as the science or policy itself. The words we use carry weight, and climate communicator Susan Joy Hassol says specific word choices,...

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