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Collaborating for Bold Possibilities: The Ecosystem of Networks Advancing a Just Energy Transition
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What we've learned about engaging rural communities
In 2016, Donald Trump received 62% of the “rural vote” (more than any other recent Republican candidate) prompting debate over the rural-urban divide and how it had created both a distinct “rural consciousness” and “politics of resentment” in rural communities.
These divisions have carried over to attitudes about climate change and clean energy, where rural areas are less likely to see climate change as a threat* or support action to address it* than are voters in urban and suburban areas. And yet, rural communities have long been the birthplace of rad, progressive organizing efforts, and a number of recent initiatives aim to bridge some of these divisions*, better understand the needs of rural communities, and marshal sorely-needed resources* to build civil infrastructure.*
What are we learning? What are the implications for our climate and clean energy work? Grab some sweet tea because in this week’s alert, we are doing a deep dive into it all! -
Perceptions of scientific consensus do not predict later beliefs about the reality of climate change: A test of the gateway belief model using cross-lagged panel analysis
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Surveying Survey Tools
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Poll: One in Three Americans Have Felt Urge to Protest
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At the cross of Rudy Giuliani, climate change, and the human brain
While Rudy Giuliani’s “truth isn’t truth” comment might go down as one of the worst legal defense lines, it may include a small (probably unintentional) nugget of truth in terms of how people process political information.
Communicating on climate change and clean energy can be a juggling act of different facts, figures, messages, and messengers. But what information is likely to stick, and why? This week’s alert reviews the social science literature on “political cognition” – i.e., how people think about politics – and examines how organizations can apply those insights when engaging supporters and external audiences. -
Poll: As Wildfires Rage, Divide Widens Between Democratic, GOP Voters on Climate Change
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The influence of extractive activities on public support for renewable energy policy
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Poll: U.S. must do more on climate change
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Gearing up for September’s climate events
In just under a month, the Rise for Climate, Jobs & Justice march, the Global Climate Action Summit, and the Solidarity-to-Solutions Week (Sol2Sol) are coming to the Bay Area (!!!). In this week’s alert, we review recommendations from other major climate moments, mobilizations, and marches to encourage Lab members to proactively implement best practices for public engagement around these events. We’re also including a special spin on our events section to highlight a (not at all exhaustive) list of events that members of the Lab community are involved in or may find of particular interest in and around the Global Climate Action Summit.