Greta Thunberg told the world: ‘I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic.’ Many climate messages focus on fear — it’s powerful, but can also backfire. Hear why hope can be crucial, and the risks of making a worst-case scenario feel inevitable.

Hope vs. fear in the language of climate change

<p>The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.</p>

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The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.

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