Climate Stories We Tell Ourselves
How do our identities and values shape the way we listen to others\u2019 climate experience? Author Nathaniel Rich and journalist Meera Subramanian cover the hopes, fears, and middle-of-the-night concerns affecting the people living closest to climate change.\xa0\nIn Georgia, farmers were convinced that climate is a political issue \u2014 until too-warm winters began upending the Peach State\u2019s prized crop. In a wealthy Los Angeles suburb, an invisible methane gas leak caused outrage and hysteria for local residents concerned about personal health and property values \u2014 but not the climate.\n\u201cI think we've all gotten really used to telling our stories, putting them out there in the world, and it sometimes feels like maybe not so many people are actually listening to them,\u201d Subramanian says. \u201cAnd so I think sometimes showing up as a journalist and just being all ears can feel kind of profound.\u201d\nGuests:\nNathaniel Rich, Author, Losing Earth; Second Nature\nMeera Subramanian, Environmental Journalist\n\nHave you ever had a difficult conversation about climate? A disagreement, perhaps, or coming to terms with a new reality? We\u2019d like to hear your stories. Please call (650) 382-3869 and leave us a voicemail about your toughest climate conversation. Or drop us a line at climateone@gmail.com. We may use your story in an upcoming episode.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices