Resource Type: Social Science Research

In this 101 training, learn the basics of what to do and what NOT to do when faced with mis- and dis- info.

This month, I want to uplift the legacy of Black organizers who’ve taught us how to fight at the intersections – of race, land, labor, gender, climate, and liberation. When the world tells us to pick one lane, Black movements remind us: We are the lane.

What are the most effective ways to sway legislators, members of Congress, and other policymakers? Learn advanced techniques, drawn from a comprehensive review of research.

This has been a challenging weekend (and month) for communities around the country for a whole host of reasons. As you read this week’s feature, written by Maliyah, I ask you to reflect on the strength our communities already hold, especially through the data, stories, and lived experience that too often get talked about but not truly listened to.

Winter storms are rocking much of the country (along with disinformation about the reality of climate change that can prey on our psychological biases). Here are some evidence-based tips on winter weather.

Extreme weather events like winter storm Fern offer a short window of opportunity when people are seeking information related to climate change. But while most Americans believe we are experiencing more extreme weather, many still don’t see it as driven by climate change. Climate communicators need to help people connect the dots.

Maximize impact this legislative session with the Lab’s training on the most effective evidence-based ways to influence legislators and other policy makers.

With energy costs on the rise, I have been scouring trusted sources for answers on the best ways to talk about the energy affordability crisis. Let me point you to three grounding strategies that have helped me figure out how we can make the energy affordability case.

Role model narratives—stories about specific people taking recommended actions—are a proven communication strategy for encouraging socially beneficial behaviors such as climate action. However, the extent to which climate activists share role model narratives on social media has yet to be investigated. To measure the prevalence of climate action role model narratives on social media, Instagram and TikTok posts tagged with the hashtags #climateaction and #climateactivist (dated between August 2021 and October 2024) were collected and a content analysis of the over 600 posts was conducted.

This year, we awarded nine climate justice and frontline organizations with a small grant to support efforts in producing reports, case studies, zines and other types of media that uplifts lessons learned from their on the ground organizing and advocacy work.

Climate coalition work is still hard, so we want to help you out. Join the Climate Advocacy Lab as we premiere the Second Edition of the Blueprint for a Multiracial, Cross-Class Climate Movement Report and Workbook.