Communicating The Climate Crisis: The Difference Between Seeing, Hearing, and Connecting

Having an opinion can be so harshly criticized in a world dominated by social media. It can be especially difficult to navigate through discussions on today’s climate crisis for fear of being misunderstood and judged. In the face of various displays of activism that have occurred to date, I wonder how effective communication strategies have been in soliciting response from those capable of making the most change. For young adults wanting to address and advocate solutions to a changing climate, how can we strive for more action from those we are talking to?