Talking Climate Videos

“They’ve been warning about disaster since COP1. We’re now at COP30 and the beaches are still there.” In this week’s Cold Facts, Hot Takes, I unpack some of the most common COP-related troll comments I get each year, from “Scientists fly to […]

COP, the big UN climate conference, just wrapped up - which means another round of classic troll comments like, “Scientists fly private jets to talk about climate change!” “COP is just a way for global elites to take over!” and “The planet’s still […]

Extreme weather is getting stronger — but so are the solutions. This week’s Talking Climate looks at resilience, risk, and what each of us can do. ⬇️ ☀️ Good news: Hurricanes are intensifying and extreme weather disasters are getting worse--but […]

When Melissa became one of the most powerful hurricanes on record, I explained why its rapid intensification was connected to climate change. The trolls arrived quickly -- over one thousand in fact! Instead of ignoring those comments, I decided to turn them […]

When Melissa became one of the most powerful hurricanes on record, I explained why its rapid intensification was connected to climate change. The trolls arrived quickly -- over one thousand in fact! Instead of ignoring those comments, I decided to turn them […]

This week marks COP30 in Belém, Brazil — the 30th global climate summit since 1992, and 10 years since the Paris Agreement. Here’s a quick look at where we stand a decade after: 🌞 Good news: A decade ago, we were on track for 4–5°C of warming; now […]

You’ve probably heard this one before: “But the climate’s always changed!” And it’s true—Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason… Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes, my new series of evidence-based […]

Talking Climate is expanding with exclusive series, behind-the-scenes content, and more ways to stay inspired. For the past few years, Talking Climate has been my way of connecting directly with you — to share good news, stories of hope, and practical ways […]

Optimism is not a mood. It’s a courageous choice — and some weeks, it’s harder than ever to make. Right now, as the devastation in Jamaica reminds us yet again of how climate change magnifies injustice and loss, it can feel almost impossible to hold on […]

The Middle East is warming twice as fast as the globe thanks in no small part to its own oil + gas emissions—but from youth activists to engineers, people here are proving that even in the hottest places, change is happening. Last week I was in Abu Dhabi […]

Adam Met, this week's guest editor, combines social science expertise with musical success to catalyze climate action. Through his Amplify project at Planet Reimagined, Adam shows how artists can mobilize millions for climate action. On AJR’s 2024 tour, […]

This month, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature.  When I was a child, she was the first scientist I ever saw on screen — a young woman in Africa, working with chimpanzees. Decades later, I met her backstage at the Paris […]