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Shaming climate wrongdoers Shaming climate wrongdoers, Yadin, Sharon, Maibach, Edward

I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Prof. @maibached.bsky.social, founder of @mason4c.bsky.social and a world-leading expert on #climate #communication, on our new Environ. Research Letters article, "Shaming Climate Wrongdoers." doi.org/10.1088/1748.... @iopp-environment.bsky.social

Nic was a post-doc at our think-and-do-tank, @mason4c.bsky.social, when he led this research. He absolutely loved working with our colleagues at @climatemuseum.bsky.social on the project. Community-engaged research is rewarding in so many ways.

Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales Site deletes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales

Ignorance is bliss, but extremely dangerous: Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales.

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NEW: Successful climate change messages tend to convince a large number of people a little, rather than a small number of people a lot. Read more, including a caveat:

I'm delighted to share the final results of an epic international collaboration through @mason4c.bsky.social, with brilliant research colleagues, published today at @thelancetplanet.bsky.social.

Our study shows how little attention the health implications of climate receive. Click to learn more!

83 Countries Join Call to End Fossil Fuels at COP30 | Earth.Org 83 nations, including most EU countries, the UK, and Small Island States, support a "roadmap” for ending fossil fuels at COP30.

The leaders of these 83 countries deserve appreciation and gratitude for doing the needful by calling for a rapid end to the fossil fuel era.

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"while climate change remains among the top three most important issues to young voters [..] fewer than a quarter (24%) have faith in the nation’s political leaders to come up with policies for real action on climate change, down from 34% last year"

they have the measure of Labor & the LNP

In Belém, Brazil, world leaders are gathered for #COP30 to address the climate crisis by scaling solutions that create a safer, more prosperous future for all.

Stay up to date with the latest from the world’s largest conference: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action

World Energy Outlook 2025 – Analysis - IEA World Energy Outlook 2025 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

This morning, the IEA released its 2025 World Energy Outlook, underscoring the rapid growth in renewables globally, but the urgent need to accelerate that momentum to meet climate goals.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

During #COP30 it is important to remember that climate policy is health policy, and that climate action is needed to improve health. Some background information in a new commentary by me, @jonathanpatz.bsky.social, @howardfrumkin.bsky.social, and Vijay Limaye.

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How Americans Think About Global Warming And Climate Change – The Science Matters Why do some people reject climate science while others act? New research reveals how beliefs shape understanding and what this means for communication.

Thanks to heScienceMatters.org for nicely summarizing one of our recent research papers on public reactions to information about climate change.

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A reminder before COP30: The world supports climate action - Center for Climate Change Communication The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, begins on November 10, 2025. The two-week conference will convene most of the world’s nations to accelerate a...

As #COP30 approaches, our research with @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social shows that 79% of U.S. voters support the Paris Climate Agreement and that climate concern is growing globally.

Read here for more international climate opinion resources:

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The Fifth Vital Sign: Advancing and integrating climate and health policy We discuss new research by the George Mason Center for Climate Change Communication and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Last call to sign up for our news event on Wednesday, 1 pm ET!

Our Publisher and Editor @alexip718.com will moderate a conversation and Q&A with experts @joshettinger.bsky.social @finejulia6.bsky.social at @mason4c.bsky.social about advancing and integrating climate and health policy:

Climate Counts | UNDP Climate change is impacting every aspect of our lives. Explore 30 facts about the climate crisis that explain the urgency of action and the promise of solutions.

Behind every climate statistic are real people, real lives, real futures.

Every number tells a story.

Discover 30 facts that explain the climate crisis:
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This is wonderful news on the eve of COP30. May it give a much-needed lift to the efforts to bring the fossil fuel era to a rapid close through a just transition.

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Anyways, if you'd like to understand how academics, journalists, civic groups, and local policymakers can advance and integrate climate and health policy even in an uncertain federal environment, you should join us at @thexylom.com for a candid discussion with experts from @mason4c.bsky.social:

THE LANCET This journal Journals Publish Clinical Global health Multimedia Events About COUNTDOWN • Online first, October 28, 2025 The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change Marina Romanello, PhD &ª EJ . Maria Walawender, MSPH a • Shih-Che Hsu, PhD b • Annalyse Moskeland, MScC • Yasna Palmeiro-Silva, PhD a • Daniel Scamman, EngDo • et al. Show more Affiliations & Notes V Article Info V

In their 2025 report on #ClimateChange, @thelancet.com finds that millions of people are already dying every year from the causes & effects of climate change.

In the past decade, an average 546,000 people have died per year from increased heat alone — roughly one person every minute.

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Never be silent on climate.
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Climate Counts | UNDP Climate change is impacting every aspect of our lives. Explore 30 facts about the climate crisis that explain the urgency of action and the promise of solutions.

Every number tells a story. Every decision adds up.

Discover 30 numbers that explain the climate crisis: feature.undp.org/climate-counts

These are not just statistics. They are milestones, warnings and opportunities.

Because #ClimateCounts.

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The Fifth Vital Sign: Advancing and integrating climate and health policy An exclusive look at new research released by the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Wednesday Nov. 5th 1 pm Eastern Time Register at thexylom.com/events ⟶

Join our Publisher @alexip718.com on Nov. 5th at 1 pm, where we discuss with experts from @mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social what they found in their new study “Advancing and integrating climate and health policy in the United States”.

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When drought meets deluge » Yale Climate Connections Climate change is intensifying both floods and droughts – sometimes leaving communities to endure both burdens at once.

This summer, catastrophic floods devastated Texas Hill Country – a region that has been afflicted by drought for years. It’s a sobering preview of how climate change could intensify both droughts and floods.

Public Engagement with Climate Change and Health: A Global Literature Review - EcoHealth With the impacts of climate change on health becoming increasingly severe and far-reaching, effective communication to diverse audiences is more crucial than ever. This review analyzes 93 studies publ...

I'm delighted to share this new @mason4c.bsky.social article, led by @saahiuppalapati.bsky.social, which finds that conveying the health relevance of climate change holds significant potential for enhancing public engagement and building support for climate action.

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Advancing and integrating climate and health policy in the United States: Insights from national policy stakeholders Many experts have called for integrating climate policy with health policy. We investigated U.S. federal policy stakeholders’ views on these goals and…

Climate change is a public health issue. Our colleagues’ new journal article shows how better coordination between climate and health policy can save lives and strengthen resilience.
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We will drop another episode of podcast today and it is people's side of climate change. We talked with Dr. Matt on how Americans think about climate change. #climatechange #globalwarming @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social @yalee360.bsky.social @climateconnections.bsky.social @mason4c.bsky.social

Six Americas and Global Warming
69% think it is happening
60% think it is happening due to human activity
65% rarely/never talked about it with family and friends
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This fall, we are thrilled to co-host a podcast miniseries on climate and health organizing with People Power Health! Tune in starting October 16 to hear expert insights, discover best practices, and get inspired on your organizing journey.

Stay tuned: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

Fact-checking a Trump administration claim about climate change and crops » Yale Climate Connections A recent Department of Energy report falsely states that rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will boost agricultural yields. In fact, climate change is much more likely to make food scarcer and more expensive.

Trump’s Department of Energy misleadingly suggests that higher CO2 levels are beneficial for agriculture. Top scientists – and decades of research – say that’s wrong.

The reality: Extreme weather caused by rising CO2 damages harvests and could drive up food prices worldwide.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, the world celebrates our culture but what’s often unseen is the daily work to protect, revitalize, and honor in today's busy society.

Each day, Indigenous peoples step into our role as caretakers of the land, defending our waters, air, and territories.
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Jane Goodall’s Final Message: ‘Don’t Give Up’ - Inside Climate News Primatologist and global icon Jane Goodall died last week at 91. Her legacy lives on in the next generation of conservationists, scientists say.

"Don't give up." I can't think of more perfect final words from Jane Goodall.

Every 1/10th degree of global warming we prevent is a profound gift to our children and grandchildren, and to the future of humanity.

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Top news sources for Global Warmings’ Six Americas - Center for Climate Change Communication The news media is one of the most important channels for climate change communication. Journalists choose what climate stories to report and how to cover them, which in turn affects what different aud...

NEW REPORT:
19% of Americans say social media is their most important news source, an increase of 7 percentage points from 2021. Learn more about where Americans get their news:

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