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People who trust corporations less are more likely to participate in climate marches. This research from Germany surveyed 600 people, made up largely of younger people. It found that people who trust corporations less, trust their friends more, engage in more pro-environmental behaviors, and are more concerned about climate participate in climate marches more often; women also participate more than men. About 25% of people said they participate at least “sometimes.” About 6% said they participate in climate marches “often.”

This post includes a roundup of climate and environment headlines, data points, and key takeaways from this week’s public polls – including new polling on the Build Back Better plan, its key provisions, and its personal impacts.

There are numerous resources for those seeking to better understand climate emotions and those feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by the climate crisis. Eco-distress is a normal and reasonable feeling in response to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of climate change.              

We test as one way to learn the answers to these and many more questions. We test because our assumptions and gut feelings are frequently wrong. “Testing” is the process of carefully trying out variations in what you do and measuring the results so you can learn what works. This webinar provides a step by step guide to the basics of testing and prepares you to conduct simple tests (such as on email or Facebook) and to be an informed partner if working with a research expert on more ambitious projects.

This post includes a roundup of climate + environment headlines, data points, and key takeaways from this week’s public polls – including fresh polling on the new Build Back Better framework and its core climate and energy provisions + analysis of climate polling trends throughout the year + new polling on attitudes about climate and clean energy among Latino voters in battleground states and districts.

COP 26 will be occurring from October 31st through November 12th in Glasglow, Scotland where over 196 countries will pledge to reduce their emissions. This ceremony of coming together, whether it is symbolic or strategic, got me thinking about the magic of coalition spaces, their utility and how we should engage them in our organizing and campaigning work. So, sit back and let’s take a ride through the realm of strategic coalitions.
P.S. Check out the Colour of the Climate Crisis—"an exhibition of Black artists and artists of colour exploring the relationship between racial justice and climate justice"