Hope vs. fear in the language of climate change

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 4:10 a.m.

Greta Thunberg told the world: \u2018I don\u2019t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic.\u2019 Many climate messages focus on fear \u2014 it\u2019s powerful, but can also backfire. Hear why hope can be crucial, and the risks of making a worst-case scenario feel inevitable.