Want to accelerate climate action? Show people real-life benefits
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In this opinion piece from POLITICO, the writer suggests that rather than leading with data and science to promote climate action and public support, climate resilience advocates should lead with issues people care most about like the economy and housing with climate co-benefits embedded in the solutions. Framing energy efficiency and decarbonized housing as means for household savings and job creation will accelerate climate policies, public support, and action. Read more in this interesting opinion: https://www.politico.eu/article/want-accelerate-climate-action-show-people-real-life-benefits/ by Michael Shank, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance published by POLITICO on March 7, 2004.