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Each week, I explore how climate change is affecting the people, places, and things we love—and what we as individuals can do to make a difference. From science to solutions and stories that inspire, this is the place for real talk about real change.
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I started Talking Climate to connect the science of climate change with our hearts (why we care) and our hands (what we can do about it) — and now, I’m excited to take that connection even further!
When you upgrade to be a paid subscriber, you’ll get new videos and bonus posts that dig deeper into the conversations I can’t always have in the main newsletter. They include:
🎥 Hot Takes, Cold Facts: You wouldn’t believe some of the comments I get online — well now you will, since I’m turning them into teachable moments! In this series I’ll bust myths, unpack the science, and we’ll have a few laughs along the way. Because honestly, with some of these comments, I do just have to laugh (so I don’t cry).
☕ Tea with Katharine: This is a more personal series where I share my thoughts about what’s happening in the world of climate, including updates from the field and what’s on my mind these days (or on my shelf!) — as well as which tea I’m drinking today!
🧵 What’s the Latest: Over the years, Talking Climate’s guest editors have shared incredible stories of science, hope, and action. In this new series, I’m checking back in with some of them to get an update on the latest in their world — the good news, the not-so-good news, and what we can do next.
🧶 And sometimes, you’ll just get a little joy: a knitting update, a cat photo, or a quick story from behind the scenes at a big event.
Your subscription helps me and my small team - my former students McKenzie and Sydney and writer Sonia - keep creating free, hope-filled, science-based resources that help people everywhere talk about climate change more effectively. Thank you!

