A great video to explain climate basics through several good analogies. Climate Adam (Dr. Adam Levy) and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe are climate scientists with a gift for communicating accurate information in winsome ways. A charming and funny introduction to the very, very basics. 

Marine biologist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson goes beyond the usual answers to the question “what can I do” and offers advice about finding a joyful way forward.

Data scientist Hannah Ritchie makes the case–using loads of data on what is already happening–that we can create a livable, thriving future if we address the climate crisis head-on, strategically. The subtitle is “How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet.” This book is a good antidote to the doom spiral that can result from only reading climate headlines in the news.

Katherine Hayhoe is a world-renowned climate scientist, a Christian, and a consummate communicator. This indispensable book covers the facts of climate change, but it focuses on communicating wisely and effectively with others about the climate crisis. (See also Hayhoe’s TED Talk and YouTube channel.)

The New York Times does excellent reporting on climate. Their handy crash course website is organized and accessible, providing recent statistics and information and answering common questions.

Katharine Hayhoe’s 2018 TED talk has been viewed more than 4 million times for good reason: it’s clear, persuasive, and inspiring. She brings the evidence to show that more people are worried about climate change than you might think, and yet we’re not talking about it. Here’s how to start talking well.

The place to go for answers to commonly asked questions about climate. Dozens of short, pithy videos explain complex matters in simple terms. Excellent place to get your own questions answered and to prepare for talking to people who are misinformed or unsure.

Project Drawdown is an international collaborative focused on solutions to the climate crisis. This group researches what each solution will cost and what it will save. A great site to explore when you wonder how the transition can possibly happen.