Sightline Series
Talking Weather and Climate
Taking about the weather is a favorite pastime, but as things get weirder—heat waves, wildfires, tornadoes, droughts, floods—many folks are talking about the weather with mystification and even dread. According to climate models, extreme weather will become more frequent or ferocious as the atmosphere continues to warm.
In this blog series, Communications Strategist Anna Fahey examines how scientists, public figures, and journalists are beginning to link weather and climate, and shares messaging recommendations for how to talk about the connection.
Series Posts
8. Americans Connect Weather and Climate
Survey finds majorities of Americans understand global warming made extreme weather worse.
7. Latinos: A Moral Obligation to Cut Climate Pollution
A look at American Latino voters' attitudes on climate, energy, and the environment.
6. Seeing Impacts Trumps Climate Science
Americans' so-called "belief" in climate change rebounds after extreme weather year.
5. The Art of Talking Climate Science
Four essential messaging guidelines for climate scientists talking to non-scientists.
4. The First Rule of Talking Extreme Weather
It's time to talk about climate and weather. Here's why.
3. Public Opinion on Climate and Weather
Is the public out ahead of media and elected officials on weather and climate?
2. The New Abnormal?
Look who's talking about climate and weird weather.
1. Talking Weather, Post Chitchat
How to talk about climate change and extreme weather.
